Helmets

Choosing a Bike Helmet

Any time you’re on your bike, your helmet should be on you. Higher Gear wants to remind you that manufacturers recommend replacing your helmet every three to five years. It’s a good way to ensure the integrity of the Styrofoam under the shell. Also, if your helmet was hit hard due to an accident or from being dropped, has a cracked shell, or appears to be in disrepair on any part of it, it’s time for a new one.

Higher Gear carries helmets from the most trusted brands, including Giro and Specialized. From the most aerodynamic time trial helmets to helmets for kids, we have the ones you need for the road, track or trail.

When shopping for a helmet, two of the biggest differences between more basic helmets and higher end ones are ventilation and contact points. Quite simply, with the higher end helmets, you hardly know you’re wearing them. They’re so light, so well ventilated and touch the head in so few places that the comfort is exceptional. Of course, that kind of performance comes at a price. Higher Gear’s experienced staff is happy to help you find the right helmet to fit not only your riding style, but also your wallet.