Chinstraps, buckles and more are all important elements of a proper bike helmet. Consumer Reports tests various brands to see which is the most reliable for riders.
AUSTIN, Texas — A helmet is a must if you ride a bike—no matter your age, type of bike, or how you use it. Helmets can significantly reduce your risk of serious injury if you fall or have an accident. But as Consumer Reports explains, the helmet has to hold up to protect you when you need it most.
We hoist helmets approximately 6-and-a-half feet up into the air and drop them at about 14 miles per hour onto a steel anvil to simulate how a biker might fall in an accident.
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