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Consumer Reports tests, lists best bike helmets for adults and kids

Posted at 4:30 AM, Jun 26, 2019
and last updated 2019-06-26 07:26:08-04

With more people jumping on their bikes during the summer, Consumer Reports recently tested bike helmets for adults and kids.

The tests included a simulated crash test and looked at features including how well the helmet ventilates.

The top picks for adults:

  • Cannondale CAAD MIPS
  • Giro Register
  • Giro Register MIPS
  • Scott ARX Plus

Learn more about why each helmet scored well on Consumer Reports' website.

Consumer Reports also tested kids' helmets and their top picks:

  • Bell Sidetrack MIPS
  • Garneau NIPS
  • Lazer Nut'Z
  • Uvex Quatro Junior

Learn why each helmet was selected onConsumer Reports' website.