• Researchers tested the safety of the 30 most popular helmets in the UK 
  • The safest helmet available is the £50 Specialized Tactic MIPS

It's a must-have item for cyclists in busy cities across the UK.

But with options ranging from budget brands to the highest-end racing gear, knowing where to start when it comes to buying a helmet can be overwhelming. 

Thankfully, help is at hand as researchers from Imperial College London have revealed the most and least protective helmets available in the UK.

Best of all, their research shows you don't have to splash the cash for the best protection. 

So, is your helmet up to scratch?

Researchers from Imperial College London have revealed the most and least protective helmets available in the UK
The most protective helmets available in the UK 
Ranking Name Safety ScorePrice  
1 Specialized Tactic MIPS 4.84/5 £50.00 
2  Specialized Align MIPS  4.76/5 £34.00 
3  Specialized EchelonII MIPS  4.68/5  £63.00 
4  Lazer Tonic MIPS  3.82/5  £65.00 
5  Bontrager Velocis MIPS  3.74/5  £99.00 
6  Giro Agilis MIPS  3.34/5  £89.99 
7  Giro Synthe MIPS  3.04/5 £100.00 
8  Lazer Compact DLX MIPS  3.02/5  £54.99 
9  Bell Formula LED MIPS  2.92/5  £77.99 
10  Mavic Aksium Elite 2.90/5  £42.48 
11  Giro Angon MIPS  2.76/5  £79.99 
12  Halfords Sport  2.74/5  £15.00 
13  Bontrager Specter Wavecel  2.74/5  £62.00 
14 ABUS Villite 2 Ace  2.6/5  £89.99 
15  Lazer Tonic  2.58/5  £40.00 

Fatalities from cycling have fallen over the last decade.

However, the UK saw a significant increase in serious injuries during the Covid-19 pandemic as more people started using their bikes.

 

With the number of injuries and deaths still 17 per cent higher than their pre-pandemic average, it is vital that cyclists get the best protection possible.