Subscribe today. If you want to buy a trail mountain-bike helmet these days, you’re in luck. Half-shell helmets—the most common style for mountain biking and the only type we are dissecting ...

Protecting the cranium is essential, and if you ride aggressive terrain, a full-face mountain bike helmet is key to keeping your face and head safe from impacts. Many other factors, including ...

Whether you’re riding an old mountain bike or a brand new electric scooter, you should be wearing a helmet. Bike helmets can reduce the risk of head injury by more than 50 percent, according to ...

And while all bike helmets—including road, gravel, and mountain biking—have to meet the same safety standards, that doesn’t mean all helmets are created equal. Beyond type, there are ...

beefier mountain-bike helmets cover more of your dome in case of tumbling falls. They also fit your head more snugly, staying secure even when you attempt a jump, and their visors stick out to ...

From purchasing your first bike to picking out the right clothes to getting fitted for the right helmet, beginner mountain bikers have a lot to think about and consider when buying the proper gear.