"Choosing the right one for you might be a confusing task, but that's where we come in. This guide has been created over years of research by my Cyclingnews colleagues and me, testing various helmets from across the spectrum. We've looked at the best road bike helmets, a variety of mountain bike helmets, and even our guide to the best budget helmets, all to find which helmet offers the best performance, at the best price, for gravel riding in all its forms."
"We've tested for ventilation, comfort, ease of use, and for the gravel racers out there, we've even put dozens of helmets into a wind tunnel to see which will help you go faster. So if you're a racer looking to go faster, a serial underbiker pushing the boundaries of what a gravel bike can do, a commuter looking for a traffic-free route to work, or simply someone who wants to ride gravel trails with friends at the weekend,"
Gravel riding has split into distinct niches including racing events, multi-day bikepacking, commuting, and social trail rides, each demanding different helmet priorities. Helmet selection depends on intended use because no single helmet suits all gravel disciplines. Tests evaluated ventilation, comfort, ease of use, and aerodynamics, including wind-tunnel testing for racers. The evaluation covered road, mountain, and budget helmets to determine models that balance performance and value. Recommendations identify helmets optimized for ventilation, protection, comfort, aerodynamics, and price. A how-to-choose section explains selection criteria and answers common questions about fitting and features.
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