These road cycling helmets offer enhanced cooling, aerodynamic advantages, better protection and more style options than any previous helmets.
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Specialized Evade With ANGi
$275
The standout feature of the Specialized Evade is the ANGi ("angular force indicator") sensor. Should the embedded sensor detect a crash, it can use a paired mobile phone to trigger an alert with the wearer's GPS coordinates, which is sent to a preset contact list. The Evade is available in three colorways and three sizes.
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Rudy Project Racemaster MIPS
$274
While some road cycling helmets offer built-in sunglass storage that faces front, the Rudy Project Racemaster features a sunglass dock on the rear of the helmet.
Pro Tip: This helmet is almost always discounted for USA Cycling and USA Triathlon members, so keep your eye out for price cuts and sales.
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The price tag of the Giro Aether MIPS is not the only feature that sets this helmet apart. The online customization tool allows for nearly 805 million different color combinations.
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The massive top vent of the Lazer Bullet 2.0 MIPS is not only adjustable, it's swappable too. For cooler days—or for an absolute aero advantage—replace the main vent grill with a solid piece. An optional on-board heart rate monitor and head-angle inclination indicators are other stand-out features of this helmet.
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Oakley AR03
$225
The Oakley AR03 is uniquely equipped with a BOA closure and fit system. And for those who are heavy sweaters, the internal padding includes the odor-reducing technology X-Static®.
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The Bontrager Velocis MIPS is a classic-looking road helmet with smooth contours and ample ventilation. However, the multidirectional impact protection system is anything but classic; this is state-of-the-art concussion-protection technology.
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Bell Z20 MIPS
$230
The Bell Z20 MIPS road helmet features 18 vents and a micro-adjust system for depth, width and tension. It's available in seven colorways and three sizes.
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If aerodynamics are a concern, consider that wearing a helmet is one of the most cost-effective ways to decrease drag. The wind-cheating design of the Scott Cadence Plus offer massive energy savings while the five massive, front-mounted vents offer comfort.
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