You don't have to spend big money on a cycling helmet to ensure your head stays cool, comfortable and protected. In fact, despite the weight penalty, budget cycling helmets can be just as accomplished and even better looking than some of the more premium options out there.
What about safety I hear you say? Well, contemporary helmets – budget helmets included – have to conform to stringent industry safety standards, which vary from region to region. (Every cycling helmet sold in the UK must meet the EN1078 standard). Some of the helmets in the list below come standard with MIPS, a rotational slip-plane cradle system, which can significantly reduce brain injuries and concussions caused by crashes.
To make things a little easier for you we've selected 10 of the best budget cycling helmets, each of which offers impressive ventilation, colour combinations and pricing. Our advice? Shop around. Look for a helmet that fits properly, offers good ventilation and aesthetics, and don't be pressured into spending more than your budget allows.
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Scroll down to see Cyclingnews’ roundup of the best budget cycling helmets you can buy for 2019.
Best cheap road bike helmets you can buy today
Abus Aduro 2.1
Verdict: Speed, protection and impressive ventilation for under £50
- Price: Starting at US$59 / £49 / AU$89
- Weight: 295g, medium
- Rotational safety: No
- Sizes: S, M, L
- Colours: 6
Kask Rapido
- Price: Starting at US$100 / £65 / AU$140
- Weight: 220g, medium
- Rotational safety: No
- Sizes: S, M, L
- Colours: 7
Catlike Chupito
- Price: Starting at US$84 / £69 / AU$122
- Weight: 270g, medium
- Rotational safety: No
- Sizes: S, M, L
- Colours: 4
Mavic Aksium Elite
- Price: Starting at US$83 / £69 / AU$122
- Weight: 245g, medium
- Rotational safety: No
- Sizes: S, M, L
- Colours: 6
Scott ARX Plus
- Price: Starting at US$96 / £79 / AU$139
- Weight: 260g, medium
- Rotational safety: MIPS
- Sizes: S, M, L
- Colours: 4
Lazer Blade+
- Price: Starting at US$109 / £89 / AU$179
- Weight: 265g, extra small
- Rotational safety: MIPS
- Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
- Colours: 3
Specialized Propero III with ANGi
- Price: Starting at US$130 / £95 / AU$200
- Weight: 315g, medium
- Rotational safety: MIPS
- Sizes: S, M, L
- Colours: 3
Bontrager Circuit MIPS
- Price: Starting at US$149 / £99 / AU$199
- Weight: 300g, medium
- Rotational safety: MIPS
- Sizes: S, M, L
- Colours: 7
Bell Formula LED MIPS
- Price: Starting at US$120 / £99 / AU$174
- Weight: 351g, medium
- Rotational safety: MIPS
- Sizes: S, M, L
- Colours: 4
Giro Syntax
- Price: Starting at US$110 / £99 / AU$179
- Weight: 260g, medium
- Rotational safety: MIPS
- Sizes: S, M, L, XL
- Colours: 6
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