Do you remember the clunky, heavy, unappealing helmets of yesteryear? Helmets used to be bulky, cumbersome “Do I have to wear it??” additions to any cycling kit, but anyone that’s ridden dirt knows ...

The Specialized Ambush Mountain Bike Helmet ($200) has lots of bells and whistles to brag about, but let's start with the most basic: It's comfortable. The helmet is extremely light and ventilated, ...

Call me emotional, but I believe in attaching sentimental value to your gear — especially the crucial items. When I’m sailing, I can’t wait to put on my life jacket. And I’m similarly stoked to strap ...

Whether you’re dusting off your bike for weekend spins or logging serious miles, one piece of gear always tops the list: a bike helmet. It’s your first line of defense when things go sideways. And ...

I was impressed with the Specialized S-Works Prevail 3, touting it as “the best venting helmet I’d ever tested,” a crown it still wears today. So my reaction was a bit suppressed when brand PR sent me ...

The ability of a helmet to absorb impact forces in a crash, which reduces the rate of deceleration experienced by the head. Based on laboratory impact testing. The evaluation of how well air flowing ...

Specialized has launched a helmet amnesty in its UK stores, allowing customers to save 50 per cent on a new MIPS helmet when trading their old one. Unfortunately, unlike some tech, even the best road ...