Best Cycling Helmet for Road and Gravel Riding

If you’re looking for the best cycling helmet for road and off-road riding that keeps your head cool, comfortable, and safe, you can choose from three that stood out in our testing.

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GIRO ARIES SPHERICAL
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► Performance Bike - https://snp.link/65f921ec
► Sigma Sports - https://tidd.ly/4a1tAN6

SPECIALIZED S-WORKS PREVAIL 3
► Performance Bike - https://snp.link/e0d786db
► Sigma Sports - https://tidd.ly/3T8zepA

TREK VELOCIS
► Trek - https://snp.link/e99b6ebf
► Sigma Sports - https://tinyurl.com/2t9pe9a7

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Video chapters:
00:00 The Best Cycling Helmet for Road and Gravel - Introduction
00:38 What the best cycling helmet should do – Evaluation Criteria
02:28 Road bike helmets that excel – Giro Aries, Specialized Prevail 3, Trek Velocis
03:31 Prices and weights – Essentially the Same
04:05 Safety ratings – Best of the 5 Star Performers
05:51 Fit adjustments – Fitting the Helmet to Your Head Shape
10:32 Head cooling – Each Does It Well with a Unique Design
11:53 Comfort prerequisites – Fit for Safety AND Comfort
12:53 Comfort evaluations – Weight, Straps, Clips, Cooling, and Pads
14:50 Sunglasses and helmets – No Conflicts, Some Dock Better
15:59 Looks and Style – Picking One that Suits You

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