Safety First: Here Are The 15 Best Bike Helmets For Women Riders

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If you want to continue enjoying riding bikes, safety is the first aspect you should be taking care of. The first safety gear that bikers should lay their hands on is a helmet. It safeguards your head against injuries that may occur during an accident, although such accidents are very rare in the biking community. But it never hurts to be prepared, does it?

When it comes to women, we are spoilt for choice of helmets. As a result, selecting one becomes difficult. Walking to the nearest bike gear store doesn’t help. Hundreds of helmets hanging on the wall, looking almost similar, don’t make the decision easier. Don’t worry; we have a solution for all the lady bikers looking to buy their first helmet or replace their old one. Here’s a list of the 15 best helmets for women available in the market.

Specialized Propero 3

Features & Technical Specifications

  • Propero 3 comes equipped with MIPS-equipped.
  • Specialized has provided a HairPort FSL II fit system with four height positions and a micro-adjustable dial with this helmet.
  • To enhance comfort, it comes with the 4th Dimension Cooling System.
  • The helmet has a composite matrix internal reinforcement that allows larger vents for greater cooling.
  • It has Soft 4X DryLite webbing to ensure that the helmet retains its shape.
  • For easy strap adjustment, the helmet has a Tri-Fix web splitter.

Reason To Buy

The best part about Propero 3 helmet from Specialized is that it lays special emphasis on comfort. The comfort element is taken so seriously that the company has used the best possible technology available to it in designing and manufacturing the helmet. It provides perhaps the best cooling to bikers. If you’re someone who rides in the temperate zone or in areas where the temperature rises above 30 degree Celsius, you should consider buying this helmet.

Summary

Made by Specialized, which has carved out a space for itself in the protective gear market over the last few years, Propero 3 is one of the most popular bike helmets for women available in the market currently. It’s race-inspired design provides riders with the confidence to make decisions on tough turns and in difficult terrain. The tremendous fit of the helmet ensures that it is comfortable for riders. Propero 3 has been consistently rated by riders around the world as one of the best helmets when it comes to safety, style, comfort and price.

Liv Rev MIPS

Features & Technical Specifications

  • The helmet comes with a 21-vent configuration that provides optimal airflow and top-of-the-head ventilation to the rider
  • It has LiteForm™ webbing that gives the user enhanced comfort and performance
  • The Internal Structural Shell of the helmet provides strength at a reduced weight
  • The hamlet’s Giant CINCH™ fit system gives riders head-hugging comfort
  • It comes with Proprietary TransTextura PLUS™ antimicrobial lining

Reasons To Buy

Well, Liv Rev MIPS has been endorsed by professionals. It is the official helmet for the women’s team of Team Sunweb. Do you need any more reason to buy it?

Summary

When one is looking for a biking helmet, the first thing to look for is the effect it has on performance. It is for this reason that Liv has built a helmet for performance-minded individuals. The helmet is built in a manner that it does not negatively affect the rider’s performance. Apart from that, the helmet has an attractive design and effective ventilation.

POC Tectal

Features & Technical Specifications

  • POC has designed the helmet to provide more coverage at temples and back of head.
  • The helmet comes with a size adjustment system.
  • It has an adjustable visor.
  • The helmet is equipped with a recco reflector.
  • It has been developed for aggressive trail riding and enduro racing.
  • The design has been optimised and evaluated through wind tunnel testing.
  • It is available in three different sizes weighing between 320 and 370 grams.

Reasons To Buy

Most bike riders, irrespective of their gender, use sunglasses for protection against particles and sun. However, when the clouds are out, sunglasses are usually not required. In that case, they need a place to safely store their glasses. When using a Tectal helmet, it’s easy to keep your sunglasses on the helmet mid-ride as it comes with in-built storage.

Summary

Tectal by POC Sports is a favourite of women riders. POC’s reputation as a great manufacturer, combined with its technological prowess, have ensured that this helmet becomes quite popular. The infusion of technology into making protective gear for bikers has put POC at the top of the list of the best helmet manufacturers around the world. A quick look at the features and the technical specifications of the helmet will convince you.

Sparks MIPS

Features & Technical Specifications

  • The helmet comes with integrated MIPS designed to reduce rotational forces resulting from specific impacts.
  • Integrating the MIPS slip-plane into the rotation system helps reduce the complexity and weight of the helmet.
  • It comes with Ergo-Fit, a sleek and easy to use dial system for one-hand adjustment.
  • It weighs around 365 grams.
  • It complies with the US CPSC safety standard for bicycle helmets.

Reasons To Buy

Helmets are for the safety of the riders. The best part about this helmet is that it complies with the safety standards set by the US CPSC for bicycle helmets. This gives the riders the confidence to take risks when they have this helmet on.

Summary

Sparks is a huge brand in the world of biking, and almost everyone who rides knows about them. Owning a large number of patented technology used in bikes and protective gears, Sparks has revolutionised the industry over the last few years. Its MIPS bike helmet for women riders lives up to the reputation that comes with the brand.

Liv Coveta MIPS

Features & Technical Specifications

  • The helmet has a Trail-specific design and provides extended rear coverage.
  • It combines 18 straight side vents to guide airflow.
  • It comes equipped with removable, moto-style comprehensive protection visor mounts.
  • The helmet has a low-speed and high-speed impact-tuned construction.
  • Liv makes the helmet with Element Strap System for unique fit and comfort.
  • It’s Lightweight LiteForm™ webbing provides a good fit and comfort.
  • The helmet has integrated magnetic mount for the Numen Alumbra and Recon TL.

Reasons To Buy

Coveta by Liv, a company which we have already discussed in this post, is built for aspiring adventure riders. If you like off-road biking, this helmet should be your choice. The mounts on the helmet allow the riders to equip it with gear for off-road needs.

Summary

A lot of riders like to put accessories on their helmets. One of the most common equipment that riders put on their helmets is a camera. While it can go on the handlebar, the best place to put it on the helmet. That gives the lens of the camera the best view. Coveta by Liv takes care of this need of bike riders as it comes with a dedicated mount for a camera.

Kask Moebius WG11

Features & Technical Specifications

  • The helmet comes with anti-scratch technology.
  • The Ergo Fit technology used in the helmet gives a superior fit and comfort.
  • The helmet has been designed with current trends in urban mobility in mind.
  • It is possible to detach peak shields.
  • It has removable, washable pads.
  • The medium size helmet weighs around 420 grams.

Reasons To Buy

We’ve already talked about the style of this helmet. It has been designed with sleek lines, which are currently in trend. Apart from this feature, it also has detachable peak shields, an option that is not available in other helmets in this price range.

Summary

Kask believes that urban bike riding is more than an adventure. It says bike riding is a statement for which the bikers should look stylish. We agree with this line of thinking, and if you do too, this is the helmet for you. Kasa has designed Moebius to go beyond comfort and ventilation. The helmet has been designed for riders who love style along with comfort and protection.

Giro Trella MIPS

Features & Technical Specifications

  • Impact management is achieved through integrated MIPS which reduces rotational forces that may be transferred to the rider’s brain.
  • The helmet has reflectivity feature that makes the rider more visible and easy to spot in the dark.
  • It is built using the Full Body™ Shell in-mould construction technology to improve durability.
  • It uses the ROC LOC Sport MIPS fit system.
  • The helmet weighs around 230 grams.
  • It complies with the US CPSC safety standards.

Reasons To Buy

Many women sport a ponytail and rock it. Trella believes that ponytails look pretty and it makes adjustments which ensure ponytail compatibility in the helmet. It comes with a 7 cm adjustment range which can be moved by hand during a ride.

Summary

Giro, a reputed name in the protective gear market, uses in-mould construction technology, which is becoming very popular among manufacturers. It helps reduce the weight of the helmet and enhances its durability, both at the same time. The helmet manufacturer also uses the full hardbody shell technology to improve the durability of the gear.

Giro Vasona MIPS

Features & Technical Specifications

  • The helmet is made in a comfortable, Universal Fit women’s size.
  • It is equipped with an adjustable Roc Loc Sport fit system.
  • The fit of the helmet can be custom-tuned with a simple turn of the dial.
  • The helmet comes in a wide range of colours to suit almost all style.
  • It has 22 air vents for enhanced cooling.
  • It comes with a removable visor for added comfort.

Reasons To Buy

Many women face sizing issues when it comes to biking helmets. With Vasona, Giro has taken the care of making a helmet that has a universal women’s fit. If you haven’t found a helmet that fits you perfectly, you should check this one out immediately.

Summary

We have another helmet from Giro in the list. It’s Vasona, a helmet popular for its removable visor. While many helmets provide a removable visor, none provide it in combination with features like lightweight design and integrated multidirectional impact protection, which are critical for safety. Moreover, it combines style in the mix, making the helmet unbeatable.

Bell Falcom MIPS

Features & Technical Specifications

  • It has a lightweight fit system with an easy to turn rubber dial for adjustment.
  • It has a height- and width-adjustable Float Fit retention system.
  • It is comfortable, cool, sleek and sophisticated, all at the same time.
  • The helmet comes with quick-adjust fasteners which keep the straps flat.
  • Its sweat guide pad pulls the moisture away from forehead.

Reasons To Buy

While the helmet is equipped with many unique and patented technologies, the one that stands out is the sweat guide system. This technology, pioneered by Bell, pulls the moisture away from the eyebrow pad and the eyewear so the rider does not have to clean it during the ride.

Summary

To make this helmet, Bell has used the same technology used for manufacturing its high-end flagship helmets and has employed the same meticulous attention to detail that it does for premium products. The result is Falcon, a helmet that beats all others in the given price range.

Specialized Echelon II

Features & Technical Specifications

  • The helmet’s fit system is ANGi crash sensor ready.
  • It is MIPS-equipped for enhanced protection.
  • The easy-adjust Headset SL II fit system of the helmet has six height positions.
  • It comes with a 4th Dimension Cooling System that optimizes ventilation.
  • It comes with reflective decals for increased visibility

Reasons To Buy

Echelon II is perhaps the only helmet in this list that focuses on aerodynamics. While it also takes care of style and weight, this feature of the helmet makes it a top choice among professionals. The aerodynamic characteristics of the helmet improve rider’s stability.

Summary

Echelon II is the second helmet from Specialized that is part of this list. The helmet ensures that the head profile of the rider remains in the most compact shape possible. This makes the overall profile of the rider more aerodynamically sound.

Chamonix 2 MIPS

Features & Technical Specifications

  • The helmet has been designed for easy and accurate fit.
  • It has a headset SX fit system with micro-adjustable dial.
  • It comes with a Dimension Cooling System.
  • The helmet is made using in-molded shell.
  • It has a patented clip-on visor included.

Reason To Buy

Apart from being loaded with patented technology and its relatively low price, the helmet has been endorsed by well known professional women bike riders. That’s the reason to buy it.

Summary

The third helmet from Specialized that we have included in this list is Chamonix 2. The helmet, which many well known professional riders have endorsed this year, is known for providing premium features at a reasonable cost to the riders.

Bell Stratus MIPS

Features & Technical Specifications

  • The helmet combines lightweight aero efficiency with cutting-edge comfort technologies.
  • The helmet’s integrated Float Fit system offers comfort and security.
  • It gives a streamlined fit and an oversized dial that’s easy to adjust.
  • It has an air-channel matrix to reduce overheating.
  • The helmet’s straps stay flat and properly positioned.

Reasons To Buy

Unlike most other helmets, Stratus from Bell comes with intake ports on the brows. This Overblown Ventilation system ensures that sweat does not roll down the forehead during the ride. The air can go through the matrix for full-head ventilation.

Summary

Stratus, the second Bell helmet to make it to our list, is known for its aero-efficiency. Bell says that the helmet is made with the same core design principles as the pro-level Z20. Bell has employed cutting-edge comfort technologies to beat its competitors.

Kask Mojito 3

Features & Technical Specifications

  • This Kask helmet comes with an Octo Fit retention system and premium Blue Tech helmet padding.
  • It weighs just 230 grams.
  • The helmet has passed the KASK WG11 test and surpasses European safety standards by 48 per cent.
  • It provides improved performance in front, rear and top impacts.

Reasons To Buy

Kask has used some of its latest technology in this helmet. One of these is MIT Technology, which provides a higher head safety with complete polystyrene protection.

Summary

Mojito 3 is the second Kask helmet in this list of 15 best bike helmets for women. Its special ergonomic design gives it a distinct look and unique comfort. Kask has incorporated some of its newest technologies, like the Blue Tech padding, into the helmet.

Giro Aether

Features & Technical Specifications

  • The helmet uses a dual-density EPS foam liner to manage impact energies.
  • Giro has used its proprietary Spherical Technology in the helmet.
  • A sleek six-piece shell forms the helmet’s silhouette.
  • It features a 3-way fit tuning that allows for easy adjustment.

Reasons To Buy

If you are looking for a distinctive helmet, one that is different from all others not just in its safety specifications and technologies but also in its style and design, this is the perfect fit for you.

Summary 

This helmet by Giro is unlike any other in the market. It has a number of unique things, including the elegant silhouette, the industrial design, and the unique management of impact energy. It is an innovative design that gives the user a unique experience.

Smith Trace

Features & Technical Specifications

  • The helmet has a Complete Koroyd® coverage for lightweight, energy-absorbing and ventilated impact protection.
  • The MIPS® Brain Protection System used in the helmet reduces rotational forces.
  • It has an integrated skeletal structure.
  • It is CPSC and CE EN 1078 certified.

Reasons To Buy

The best thing about the helmet, apart from its versatility, is that it is widely certified. This means that professionals taking part in races across the world can use it without trouble. If you’re planning to buy a helmet for professional races, this is the one you should look at.

Summary

Trace from Smith is one of the most versatile helmets in this list of 15. Although the last one in the list, it remains unbeatable in many aspects, including adaptability. Look at the features and the technical specifications of the helmet if you don’t agree.