Whats the best helmet to buy?
Consumer Reports published a helmet article in 2002 showing good test results for Giro Gila, Trek Vapor (at $40 rated as a Best Buy), Giro Torrent and Specialized Enduro Comp. (Giro says their Transit is the same helmet as the Torrent without a visor.) Consumer Reports can’t test everything on the market, so they did not cover most of the other brands. We think you can do just as well by finding a helmet that fits you well, is round and smooth on the outside, and has a sticker inside certifying that it meets the CPSC standard. We have a description of what we consider to be the ideal helmet, and a long piece on Helmets for the Current Season if you want more info.
