Mountain Bike Helmets – Page 2 – Heads Don’t Bounce

I’ve noticed that some people with a 60 or 61 centimeter head size think that they have a big head. That is until they meet someone with a 65 centimeter or larger head, and then they’re like "Wow, and I thought I had problems trying to find a helmet that fits". Sixty-one centimeter helmets are a dime a dozen, but finding a helmet for larger-sized heads can be difficult especially when you’re talking about 65+ centimeter sizes. Difficult, but not impossible. If you’re a mountain bike rider with a larger than average head size then I'm sure you will find this guide useful in your quest to continue riding safely in a properly certified helmet, both trail riding (CPSC 1203 certified) and downhill (ASTM1952 certified). On This Page Mountain Bike Helmets For Big Heads VIDEO: How To Measure For A Bike Helmet Mountain Bike Helmets Larger Than 67 cm (26.4 Inches) Mountain Bike Helmets Up To 67 cm (26.4 inches) Mountain Bike Helmets Up To 66 cm (26 inches) 1.Bontrager Quantum MIPS Bike Helmet 2.Bontrager Rally WaveCel Bike Helmet Mountain Bike Helmets Up To 65 cm (25.6 inches) 3.Bell 4Forty MIPS adult MTB helmet 4.Bell Sixer MIPS Adult MTB Helmet 5.Giro Artex MIPS Adult MTB Helmet 6.Giro Fixture MIPS Adult MTB Helmet 7.Smith Convoy MIPS MTB Helmet 8.Troy Lee Designs D3 Fiberlite Helmet Mountain Bike Helmets Up To 64 cm (25.2 inches) 9.Fox Proframe Full Face MIPS MTB Helmet Frequently Asked Questions Canva.com As an Avantlink and Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Disclosure Statement. Mountain Bike Helmets For Big Heads In our list below we have XXL MTB helmets up to 67cm (26 inches), so, all going well that should just about cover most big heads, but not all, unfortunately. We shall keep looking and update accordingly. Our objective here is not to recommend any of the helmets listed below. The objective is simply to make your search easier. In order to do that you need to know your helmet size in inches and/or centimeters because we have listed the helmets in order of size, biggest first. Within each size group, there may be several different helmets sorted alphabetically. Before you start looking for a helmet, please be 100% sure of your head size. See our article ‘How To Know Your Helmet Size’ for more information. SIMILAR: Best Bicycle Helmets For Big Heads A properly fitted helmet is the most important aspect of helmet safety. If you order the wrong size helmet, you will waste time and money having to return it. Be sure of the size before you place an order! Top ↑ VIDEO: How To Measure For A Bike Helmet If you can't see the video below, please allow this site in your Ad Blocker. RELATED: How Should A Mountain Bike Helmet Fit? Mountain Bike Helmets Larger Than 67 cm (26.4 Inches) We searched but were unable to find any XXL mountain bike helmets that fit our criteria in the greater than 67cm size range. That criteria being that the helmet has provable CPSC or CE certification and that the purchase is from a company that I would feel confident about sending my money to. SUGGESTED: Ski & Snowboard Helmets for Big Heads Mountain Bike Helmets Up To 67 cm (26.4 inches) Nothing found at this time. Will keep searching. :) Mountain Bike Helmets Up To 66 cm (26 inches) 1. Bontrager Quantum MIPS Bike Helmet A very neat looking and popular helmet from the Bontrager team. Featuring a stylish polycarbonate shell for additional protection, the reinforced skeleton makes for a stronger shell which allows for larger vents for increased air-flow. The large vents are supported by inner recessed channeling to keep your head cool under the most extreme conditions. The Boa® fit system can be adjusted with just one hand to personalize the fit to suit your head, which is protected by the built-in MIPS Brain Protection System. The Bontrager Quantum MIPS Bike Helmet is available online from Trek Bikes. The internal soft, comfortable, moisture-wicking padding is also washable. Helmet strap management is made easier with lockdown dividers making strap adjustment a simple operation. Totally versatile, the front visor can be removed to suit your personal needs or style. As an added bonus, Bontrager offers a Crash Replacement Guarantee, providing free helmet replacement if involved in a crash within the first year of ownership. Main features summary: Polycarbonate shell MIPS protection Large vents with recessed channels Boa® fit system CPSC 1203, ASTM F1447, EN1078, AS/NZS 2063 Certified Weight 425 grams What do the Reviews have to say about the Bontrager Quantum MIPS bike helmet? The Bontrager Quantum MIPS helmet has excellent reviews online and is described as being suitable for trail or town. It was hard to find a negative review, but one reviewer stated that it was a little on the heavy side. BUY THEBONTRAGER QUANTUM MIPSMOUNTAIN BIKE HELMETONLINE NOW TREK BIKES AL'S SPORTING GOODS REI CO-OP IMPORTANT: How To Know Your Helmet SizeRELATED: BONTRAGER helmet size chart Top ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L37FuBqQxFQ Courtesy Trek Bicycle on Youtube RECOMMENDED: How to Clean a Bike Helmet 2. Bontrager Rally WaveCel Mountain Bike Helmet There's no doubt that Bontrager not only makes stylish bicycle helmets but sturdy and safe helmets that are popular and worth every penny. They are also smart enough to make several styles of X-Large mountain bike helmets so that avid mountain bikers have a decent choice. The Bontrager Rally WaveCel mountain bike helmet fits in perfectly here with its 5 Star rating from Virginia Tech's bike helmet testing. That sort of accomplishment alone speaks volumes as to the Bontrager Rally WaveCel's reputation and protective ability. The Bontrager Rally WaveCel Bike Helmet is available online from Trek Bikes. Designed for comfort, performance and safety, from the durable outer shell lined with shock absorbing EPS, then comes Bontrager's award winning WaveCel technology, followed by the soft, moisture-wicking padding. If you're not familiar with WaveCel, let's just say that it's sort of like MIPS in that it protects your head from rotational energy in an accident, but that's where the similarity ends. Wavecel is that silver mesh that you can see in the helmet image. It's described as a collapsible cellular structure that crumples on impact, absorbing energy and reducing the chance of head injury. The Bontrager Rally will fit your head snugly with the help of the BOA Fit System which you use to adjust the size with just one hand. The chin straps will hold the helmet securely to your head without tangling due to their lockdown dividers. Other features include additional coverage at the rear of the helmet for extra head protection, an adjustable and removeable visor, and Bontrager's Crash Replacement Guarantee. The extra-large Bontrager Rally Wavecel mountain bike helmet covers a size range of 60 - 66cm (23.6" - 26"), is available in 4 color schemes, and weighs in at 435 grams (15.3 oz.). What do the Reviews have to say about the Bontrager Rally WaveCel bike helmet? You would be hard-pressed to find a bad review of the Bontrager Rally WaveCel helmet. It is described as being of high quality, comfortable and easy to adjust. Several reviewers stated that the helmet looked cool. On the downside, at least one person said that it was a little on the heavy side, and a couple of people had issues with the fit. BUY THEBONTRAGER RALLY WAVECELMOUNTAIN BIKE HELMETONLINE NOW TREK BIKES REI CO-OP IMPORTANT: How To Know Your Helmet SizeRELATED: BONTRAGER helmet size chart Top ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fe7wqbL55s Courtesy Trek Bikes Hosting on Youtube Mountain Bike Helmets Up To 65 cm (25.6 inches) 3. Bell 4Forty MIPS Adult MTB Helmet – X-Large (61-65 cm / 24-25.6 inch) The Bell 4Forty is a highly rated XL Mountain Bike Helmet that uses Bell’s fusion in-mold process to create a sturdier helmet with the polycarbonate outer shell fused to the inner EPS foam liner. The built-in MIPS Brain Protection System is integrated with the Float Fit dial adjustment system which has an easy-to-turn rubber dial. The Bell 4Forty MIPS Adult MTB Helmet is available from Al's Sporting Goods. Superior comfort is provided by the 15 vents and the Sweat Guide pad system which draws sweat away from the forehead before it gets near the rider’s eyes. The convenient Goggle-guide with adjustable Visor can accommodate both the rider’s riding goggles as well as sunglasses. Weighing in at just 380 grams (Medium size), this helmet is a winner and definitely in the running for best xl mountain bike helmet under 100. Main features summary: Fusion in-mold Polycarbonate shell MIPS Protection 15 large vents Float Fit™ System Sweat Guide™ padding CPSC bicycle and CE-EN1078 certified What do the Reviews have to say about the Bell 4Forty MIPS adult MTB helmet? Dozens of reviews online with positive comments on the comfort and value for money, particularly as the helmet has MIPS built-in. Also comments about the good fit and easy adjustment system. There were a couple of complaints about retention system failure two years ago, but I can’t imagine it was a serious problem otherwise the product would have been withdrawn. BUY THE BELL 4FORTY MIPSADULT MTB HELMETONLINE NOW AL'S SPORTING GOODS Amazon United States Amazon United Kingdom Amazon Canada Top ↑ RELATED: BELL helmet size chartIMPORTANT: How to Know Your Helmet Size 4. Bell Sixer MIPS Adult MTB Helmet – X-Large (61-65 cm / 24-25.6 inch) The Bell Sixer MIPS incorporates another new technology called progressive layering as well as the fusion in-mold polycarbonate shell fused with the EPS foam liner. Progressive layering layers different densities of EPS foam for better energy absorption in the event of an accident. These technologies together with MIPS Brain Protection System makes the Bell Sixer MIPS MTB helmet one of the safest in its field. The Bell Sixer MIPS Adult MTB Helmet is available on Amazon. This stylish helmet has great aerodynamics along with a dual-flow ventilation system utilizing 26 vents and 4 brow ports for keeping goggles clear whilst riding. In addition, there is 4 position adjustable visor that can be adjusted on the fly. The fitting system is the easily adjustable Float Fit Race system which integrates nicely with the built-in MIPS system. Inside there is the Sweat Guide pad design which draws sweat away from the forehead and includes quick-drying materials that help to stop the growth of bacteria and fungi. On the outside, there is also a breakaway camera mount for those who wish to record their adventures. Main features summary: Fusion in-mold Polycarbonate shell 26 air-vents, and 4 brow ports Float Fit Race System Quick Dry X-Static padding 4 Position Adjustable Visor Breakaway Camera Mount CPSC bicycle and EN1078 certified What do the Reviews have to say about the Bell Sixer MIPS adult MTB helmet? The comfort level ranges between fairly comfortable to extremely comfortable. Looks good, and is a true XL MTB helmet, and feels good on the head. A couple of crashes were reported with little damage to the helmet. As expected the positive reviews far outweigh the negative reviews. One reviewer doesn’t like the color of the chin straps, another said it was too heavy and wasn’t satisfied with the sweat management system. BUY THE BELL SIXER MIPSADULT MTB HELMETONLINE NOW Amazon United States Amazon United Kingdom Top ↑ RELATED: BELL helmet size chartIMPORTANT: How to Know Your Helmet Size 5. Giro Artex MIPS Adult MTB Helmet – X-Large (62.5-65 cm / 24.5-25.6 inch) The Giro Artex MIPS helmet is described as luxurious and secure. Why luxurious, you ask. That is due to the Roc Loc® 5 Air System which not only adjusts the fit to your head size, but it suspends the helmet slightly above the top of the skull thus allowing cool air to flow directly over your head aided by 25 wind tunnel vents and internal channeling. The Giro Artex MIPS Adult MTB Helmet is available on Amazon. And, of course it’s secure due to the inbuilt MIPS Brain Protection System, and the four piece polycarbonate interlocking hardbody shell with an internal EPS liner. Main features summary: Polycarbonate shell MIPS Protection 25 Wind-tunnel vents Roc Loc® 5 Air System CoolFit Anti-microbial padding Removable Quick Link Visor CPSC bicycle certified What do the Reviews have to say about the Giro Artex MIPS adult MTB helmet? After a great introduction to this luxurious and secure XL MTB helmet, the reviews are not so good! The straps are too short, and not thick enough. The visor falls off. Maybe up to a quarter of reviewers are dissatisfied. On the positive side though, that leaves three-quarters of reviewers who were generally happy with their purchase. Light and comfortable, easily adjusted. BUY THE GIRO ARTEX MIPSADULT MTB HELMETONLINE NOW Amazon United States Amazon United Kingdom Amazon Canada Top ↑ RELATED: GIRO helmet size chartIMPORTANT: How to Know Your Helmet Size 6. Giro Fixture MIPS Adult MTB Helmet – X-Large (58-65 cm / 22.8-25.6 inch) The Giro Fixture MIPS XL was created especially for riders with XL-sized heads, and inspired by the success of Giro’s standard Fixture helmet. In the style of the Giro Fixture the Fixture MIPS XL MTB helmet is built with the In-mold polycarbonate shell with an EPS liner and MIPS Brain Protection System built-in as well. The Giro Fixture MIPS Adult MTB Helmet is available from BackCountry. The Roc Loc Sport fit system makes for easy fit adjustability, and the 18 vents and Extra-plush padding provide for extra comfort. Good valued MIPS helmet for less than USD100. Main features summary: Polycarbonate shell 18 air vents MIPS protection Roc Loc® Sport fit system Extra-Plush Quick Dry padding Removable Visor CPSC bicycle certified What do the Reviews have to say about the Giro Fixture MIPS adult MTB helmet? Plenty of reviews praising the XL size and fit, then the obligatory one that complains that it doesn’t fit. Positive reviews clearly out-numbered any negative reviews. This xl mtb helmet is lightweight, well ventilated and very comfortable. BUY THE GIRO FIXTURE MIPSADULT MTB HELMETONLINE NOW BACKCOUNTRY AL'S SPORTING GOODS MOTOSPORT Amazon United States Amazon United Kingdom Amazon Canada Top ↑ RELATED: GIRO helmet size chartIMPORTANT: How to Know Your Helmet Size 7. Smith Convoy MIPS MTB Helmet – X-Large (61-65 cm / 24-25.6 inch) Smith Optics is known for its quality products and prices to match. However, the Smith Convoy MIPS MTB helmet delivers quality plus the added safety of the MIPS Brain Protection System for less than USD100. Possibly the best xl mountain bike helmet under 100. The Smith Convoy MIPS MTB Helmet is available directly from Smith Optics. Sporting a lightweight in-mold polycarbonate shell with 20 optimized air vents gives great aerodynamics to this helmet. On the inside is an EPS liner with two-piece removable and washable padding. To ensure a comfortable fit you have Smith’s proven VaporFit System which provides a custom fit every time. The 20 air vents feed the AirEvac ventilation system to keep your head cool whatever the weather. Main features summary: Polycarbonate shell MIPS protection 20 Optimized vents Vaporfit system Washable padding CPSC, CE EN1078 & AS/NZS2063 Certification What do the Reviews have to say about the Smith Convoy MIPS MTB helmet? A well-priced MIPS helmet with great ventilation. Comfortable and fits well. The EPS liner is exposed along the lower edge which could get damaged, plus it makes a good helmet look a bit tacky. BUY THE SMITH CONVOY MIPSMOUNTAIN BIKE HELMETONLINE NOW SMITH OPTICS AL'S SPORTING GOODS REI CO-OP MOOSEJAW Amazon United States Amazon United Kingdom Amazon Canada Top ↑ RELATED: Smith helmet size chartIMPORTANT: How to Know Your Helmet Size 8. Troy Lee Designs D3 Fiberlite Helmet – XXL (63-65 cm / 24.75-25.6 inch) At last, a helmet for the serious downhill racers. This XXL Full-Face mountain bike helmet consists of a lightweight fiberglass shell with an EPS interior. Wind-tunnel tested aerodynamics and 20 intake and exhaust ports provide maximum ventilation through optimized internal channeling. Anatomic 3D cheek pads and the removable and washable Dri-Lex liner makes for a comfortable fit. The Troy Lee Designs D3 Fiberlite Helmet is available from BackCountry. Features internal cavities for audio integration, and quick-release 3D cheek pads for emergency helmet removal. Certified as a downhill mountain bike helmet as well as for BMX. Main features summary: Fiberglass Shell Wind-tunnel tested Aerodynamics 20 Intake and Exhaust Ports Breakaway Visor Screws Washable Dri-Lex Liner Cavities for Audio Integration ASTM F1952-DH, ASTM F2032-BMX What do the Reviews have to say about the Troy Lee Designs D3 Fiberlite helmet? Outstanding reviews. Super comfortable, fits well, accurate sizing, pads easily removed and installed. All good except for one buyer who had some issues with a loose liner, and one other who bought it thinking that it had MIPS. BUY THE TROY LEE DESIGNS D3FIBERLITE HELMETONLINE NOW BACKCOUNTRY AL'S SPORTING GOODS MOTOSPORT MOOSEJAW Amazon United States Amazon United Kingdom Amazon Canada Top ↑ RELATED: Troy Lee Designs helmet size chartIMPORTANT: How to Know Your Helmet Size Mountain Bike Helmets Up To 64 cm (25.2 inches) 9. Fox Proframe Full Face MIPS MTB Helmet - X-Large(63-64 cm / 24.8-25.2 inch) The original xxl full-face mountain bike helmet and still going strong, it’s little wonder that the Fox Proframe Full Face MIPS MTB Helmet is still popular in 2020. Extremely lightweight at only 750 grams for the Medium size, the Fox Proframe was designed with mountain bikers and enduro racers in mind. The Fox Proframe Full Face MIPS MTB Helmet is available online from several vendors. With the MIPS Brain Protection System as well as Fox’s proprietary Varizorb multi-density EPS foam lining you are well covered in the event of a hard fall. The In-mold polycarbonate shell boasts 24 Big Bore vents for maximum air-flow, along with moisture-wicking anti-microbial lining. The visor is a fixed in-place, non-removable visor. The helmet is held firmly to your head with the Fidlock® SNAP helmet buckle. Main features summary: In-Mold Polycarbonate shell 24 Big Bore vents - 15 intakes and 9 exhaust Varizorb Multi-density EPS Foam Anti-microbial padding Fidlock® SNAP buckle CPSC, EN1078, AS/NZS & ASTM F1952 certified What do the Reviews have to say about the Fox Proframe Full Face MIPS MTB Helmet? A lot of 5 star ratings for the Fox Proframe. The only negative review that I could find mentioned the plastic edges of the MIPS liner rub against your forehead and gets annoying on long rides. Other than that, what can you say about a helmet that has been around for around 7 years and is still popular today. BUY THE FOX PROFRAME MIPSMOUNTAIN BIKE HELMETONLINE NOW TREK BIKES BACKCOUNTRY Amazon United States Amazon United Kingdom Amazon Canada Top ↑ RELATED: Fox Racing helmet size chartIMPORTANT: How to Know Your Helmet Size https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOsmvDxMLc4 Courtesy The Loam Wolf on Youtube. Frequently Asked Questions Q. Are Full-Face helmets good for mountain biking? A. Full-Face helmets are great for mountain biking especially if you do a lot of downhill racing against the clock. You might like to consider a Mountain Bike Helmet With Removable Chin Guard, which allows you to remove the chin bar when cycling back up the hill. You then re-attach the chin bar again when it's time to hit the downhill. Q. Should I wear a Full-Face helmet? A. The pros and cons of Full-Face Vs Open-Face MTB helmets are discussed in our article of the same name. It really boils down to how aggressive you are as a mountain biker and the safety aspect. If you do a lot of downhill, at speed, then a full-face mtb helmet is definitely worth considering. Top ↑ Related Reads: Full-Face Vs Open-Face Mountain Bike Helmets MIPS Helmet Technology Is MIPS Worth It? Repurposing Expired Helmets