The 12 Best Bike Helmets For Adults In 2023

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The best bike helmet for you should match the kind of cycling you do — and it should fit snugly and comfortably.

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There’s a general rule that you should replace your helmet every four to five years, Cordoba says. “Although you may think it’s cool, you definitely don’t want to wear a helmet from the ’80s or ’90s,” he says, explaining that the quality of the foam degrades over time — especially in heat. “If you’re in Arizona, for example, it would wear a lot faster than somewhere that is a cooler climate, like Washington State,” he says.

“Although you may think it’s cool, you definitely don’t want to wear a helmet from the ’80s or ’90s,” he says, explaining that the quality of the foam degrades over time — especially in heat.

“If you’re in Arizona, for example, it would wear a lot faster than somewhere that is a cooler climate, like Washington State,” he says.

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      MIPS Protection: "Protect your brain — you only have one"
    
      CPSC.gov: "Which Helmet for Which Activity?"