Bike Helmets with Mips

Which Mips bike helmet is right for you?

A Mips system is one feature to weigh up alongside size, fit and how you ride. So you don't need a long list of tech specs to narrow things down. Start with your head circumference, pin down your typical rides and then check the details of the model you like.

Measure your head circumference first

Measure around the widest part of your head, about two finger widths above your eyebrows. Keep the tape measure level without pulling it tight and read the value in centimetres. Ideally, measure a second time. You'll find detailed instructions in the KED size guide.

Then compare your measurement with the centimetre range of the specific model. Size labels like S, M or L are not the same on every helmet. An adjustment system can also only fine-tune the fit within the intended size range. The helmet should sit level, feel comfortable and stable, cause no pressure points and stay in place when you move normally.

Choose the helmet based on your rides

Think about where you'll use the helmet most. Your daily ride through the city may call for different details than sporty tours, gravel routes or off-road rides. For a kids' helmet, the right size, a comfortable fit and easy everyday handling come first.

The product cards show you which models are currently available in the collection. Then open each product page and compare sizes, buckle, adjustment, ventilation and other features. This way you won't accidentally assume that one model's features apply to every helmet. Prices, variants and availability can change, so always go by the current details in the shop.

If you want one helmet for several kinds of riding, start with the rides you do most often. A helmet for daily trips doesn't need the same focus as a model for longer sporty rides. What matters is that the specific helmet matches your use in size, fit and features.

What Mips means in a bike helmet

Mips is a low-friction layer inside the helmet. It is designed to allow a small relative movement in certain angled impacts and can help reduce rotational motion. No helmet and no system can prevent every injury.

So when you're deciding what to buy, Mips stays one extra point in your model comparison. The system doesn't replace the right helmet size or a carefully adjusted helmet. If you'd like to understand how it works in more detail, the KED magazine article on how Mips works in bike helmets explains the background in plain terms.

Compare features model by model

Not every KED bike helmet comes with Mips, and the other details differ too. On the model you like, check the stated size range, the adjustment system, the buckle and the ventilation. Look for the features that help on your rides instead of hunting for the longest feature list.

Ask yourself three simple questions as you compare: Does the centimetre range match my head circumference? Is the helmet made for the rides I do most? Can I adjust it so it feels comfortable and stable? If the answer to all three is yes, you can take your time comparing design and other comfort features.

Choosing Mips bike helmets for kids

For children, too, the measured head circumference is what counts, not age alone. Don't buy a bigger helmet for your child to grow into. Check the size information for the specific model and check the fit after adjusting it. For a wider overview, see the guide to Mips bike helmets for kids under 100 euros. Check prices and availability in the shop before you order.

Before your first ride: check the fit

Put the helmet on centred and level. It should sit snugly and stay stable without causing pressure points. Close the straps and adjust them so they sit close. Then check once more that the helmet stays in place when you move normally.

The right size range is the foundation, and adjustment takes care of the fine-tuning. If the helmet feels uncomfortable or slips, check the size and adjustment again or compare a different model. Use the product cards above to pick from the KED Mips bike helmets currently available by size, use and features.