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than many helmets costing double or triple Great fit High comfort level Cons Limited ventilation Looks a bit dull 3-star Virginia Tech rating Sweet Protection Fluxer MIPS MSRP: $200 Weight: 305 g (size L/XL) Rotational Impact Protection System: MIPS Air Node Number of vents: 19 Available sizes: S/M, M/L, L/XL Virginia Tech Helmet Safety Rating: 4-star Pros Excellent ventilation Comfy fit Secure eyewear storage Moderate price point Cons Narrower shell may not work for folks with rounder heads Not the most stylish Giro Aries Spherical Helmet MSRP: $350 Weight: 271g (Medium) Rotational Impact Protection System: MIPS Spherical Number of Vents: 24 Available Sizes: S, M, L Virginia Tech Helmet Safety Rating: 5-star Pros Supremely comfortable Great ventilation Light Excellent coverage Easy eyewear storage Cons Expensive Specialized S-Works Prevail 3 MSRP: $300 Weight: 322g (Large) Rotational Impact Protection System: MIPS Air Node Number of Vents: 25, but they are continuous channels Available Sizes: S, M, L Virginia Tech Helmet Safety Rating: 5-star Pros Incredible ventilation Comfortable fit Durable polycarbonate shell Great Virginia Tech score and rating Cons Expensive Too vented for cooler temperatures Sunglass storage ports are very wide Giro Eclipse Pro Spherical MSRP: $350 Weight: 288g (Medium) Rotational Impact Protection System: MIPS Spherical Number of Vents: 15 Available Sizes: S, M, L, Virginia Tech Helmet Safety Rating: Not tested Pros Good ventilation for an aero helmet Excellent fit and comfort Less bulky and lighter than some aero helmets Reasonable weight for an aero helmet Lots of color options Cons Slightly bulkier than some some non-aero options Expensive Specialized Propero 4 MSRP: $230 Weight: 308g (Medium) Rotational Impact Protection System: MIPS Evolve Number of Vents: 12 Available Sizes: S, M, L Virginia Tech Helmet Safety Rating: 4-star Pros Less expensive than many other aero helmets Comes in "classic" and "round" fits Aero design saves watts Doesn't look as bulky as some aero helmets Cons Slightly heavier than some similar options Other Road Bike Helmets To Protect Your Noggin MSRP: $300 Weight: 230g (Medium) Rotational Impact Protection System: WG11 Number of Vents: 14 Available Sizes: S, M, L Virginia Tech Helmet Safety Rating: Not yet rated Pros Excellent ventilation Very lightweight Low profile Unique styling Cons Expensive MSRP: $330 Weight: 240g (Medium) Rotational Impact Protection System: MIPS Air Number of Vents: 16 Available Sizes: S, M, L Virginia Tech Helmet Safety Rating: 5-star Pros Prodigious ventilation Uber compact profile Liberal use of carbon fiber for crazy low weight Unconditional comfort guarantee Easy eyewear storage Cons Expensive Not a great application of BOA MSRP: $220 Weight: 350g (Large) Rotational Impact Protection System: MIPS Air Node Number of Vents: 10 Available Sizes: S, M, L Virginia Tech Helmet Safety Rating: Not tested Pros Sleek profile Excellent coverage Reassuringly snug fit Cons Slightly heavier weight MSRP: $300 Weight: 350g (Large) Rotational Impact Protection System: MIPS Node Air Number of Vents: 9 Available Sizes: S, M, L Virginia Tech Helmet Safety Rating: 4-star Pros Good ventilation in an aero lid Compatible with ANGi crash sensor Excellent finish quality Cons Expensive Heavier weight MSRP: $320 Weight: 285g (Medium) Rotational Impact Protection System: Lazer KinetiCore Number of Vents: 10 Available Sizes: S, M, L, XL Virginia Tech Helmet Safety Rating: 3-star Pros Compact profile Good ventilation for an aero helmet Low weight Clean aesthetics Cons Pressure points in front and rear Expensive 3-star Virginia Tech rating MSRP: $250 Weight: 285g (size M/L) Rotational Impact Protection System: MIPS Air Number of Vents: 13 Available Sizes: S/M, M/L, L/XL Virginia Tech Helmet Safety Rating: 5-star Pros Great score and rating in Virginia Tech testing Good ventilation Sleek looks Great straps Cons Moderately expensive Somewhat narrower fit may not work for rounder heads MSRP: $285 Weight: 280g (Medium) Rotational Impact Protection System: MIPS Number of Vents: 18 Available Sizes: S, M, L Virginia Tech Helmet Safety Rating: Not tested Pros Forgot-its-even-there comfort Light Excellent coverage Compact profile Cons Ventilation could be better Not tested by Virginia tech MSRP: $250 Weight: 285g (Medium) Rotational Impact Protection System: MIPS Spherical Number of Vents: 13 Available Sizes: S, M, L Virginia Tech Helmet Safety Rating: Not tested Pros Good fit Good ventilation Excellent coverage Cons Looks a lot like a XC MTB helmet Magnetic strap clasp is fiddly Big branding Road Bike Helmet Comparison Chart How We Tested the Best Road Bike Helmets For the purposes of this buyers guide, we rounded up 16 of the best road bike helmets available in 2025 to put through their paces in the real world

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