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Helmets won't do you good if you don't choose a proper fitting one, and wear it properly. Children especially should wear helmets. Most fatal cycling accidents are due to head injury. Helmets can save a lot of lives, if they are used consistently and properly.

When Should I Replace My Helmet?

One oft-asked questions is 'Is it time to replace this helmet?' Find the answer. One fact to keep in mind is that most manufacturers will replace your helmet after a crash for the nominal fee of $5 or so.

Bicycle Helmet Standards Compared

What do those little standard stickers on helmets really mean? Snell B-95 is generally significantly more stringent than the other standards. Buy a helmet with a Snell B-95 sticker on it...

Abridged Guide to Bicycle Helmets

"But I never crash!" Helmets aren't for the hundreds of times you don't crash, they are for the one time you do. Helmets are a must! Unless the idea of life as a vegetable doesn't bother you...

Guide To Bicycle Helmets

This is the longer, more detailed version of our handy, helmet guide. This one includes interesting section on how a helmet works and where on your head it should be worn...

Kids Helmets

Kids helmets. A necessity. Getting your child to consistently wear one is important. Make sure you get them a properly fit one, and that they think looks cool. Remember: it could save their life.