The Specialized Ambush Mountain Bike Helmet ($200) has lots of bells and whistles to brag about, but let's start with the most basic: It's comfortable. The helmet is extremely light and ventilated, ...

Do you remember the clunky, heavy, unappealing helmets of yesteryear? Helmets used to be bulky, cumbersome “Do I have to wear it??” additions to any cycling kit, but anyone that’s ridden dirt knows ...

Whether you’re dusting off your bike for weekend spins or logging serious miles, one piece of gear always tops the list: a bike helmet. It’s your first line of defense when things go sideways. And ...

Call me emotional, but I believe in attaching sentimental value to your gear — especially the crucial items. When I’m sailing, I can’t wait to put on my life jacket. And I’m similarly stoked to strap ...

I was impressed with the Specialized S-Works Prevail 3, touting it as “the best venting helmet I’d ever tested,” a crown it still wears today. So my reaction was a bit suppressed when brand PR sent me ...

Protecting the cranium is essential, and if you ride aggressive terrain, a full-face mountain bike helmet is key to keeping your face and head safe from impacts. Many other factors, including ...

No one likes crashing, but if it does happen you want to know you’ve got the best protection possible for your brain. That’s the rationale behind the new tech features that Specialized has ...

The ability of a helmet to absorb impact forces in a crash, which reduces the rate of deceleration experienced by the head. Based on laboratory impact testing. The evaluation of how well air flowing ...

Specialized has launched a helmet amnesty in its UK stores, allowing customers to save 50 per cent on a new MIPS helmet when trading their old one. Unfortunately, unlike some tech, even the best road ...