Road (Without Peak) Helmets
A cycling helmet specifically designed for use on a road bike is very similar in design to those worn on a mountain bike. The main difference is that MTB helmets tend to come with a clip-on visor which keeps the sun and branches away from your face when riding. Although a practical use the design is now more often than not a cultural one, distinguishing the two types of rider.
Stylish Road Helmets
A road helmet is designed to sit further back on the head to complement the different position adopted whilst riding a drop handled bike. As road cyclists are often on the road for a prolonged period and the head can get hot, especially whist riding uphill, a good road helmet needs be lightweight and well vented. With recent legislation by the International Cycling Union (UCI) which makes the wearing of helmets compulsory whilst racing, companies such as Limar, Bell and Giro have invested a lot of money in sponsoring professional teams in the biggest races such as the Tour de France so that they can test and develop the helmets at the highest level. This enables them to get the lightest and most vented helmet possible without sacrificing safety.
Professional Replicas
As with many cycling products the manufacturers produce for consumers exactly the same product used by the professionals, that can even be purchased in team colours. For more information about technologies used, fitting and sizing have a look through our clothing buyers guides.