Bike helmets Black Friday: city and child discounts

What to check before buying a bike helmet on Black Friday?

Three checks are enough to buy with confidence. The size: measure your head circumference with a tape measure, at the height of your forehead, and compare it to the model's sizing chart, as ranges vary from one brand to another. The use: for a regular bike or an electric bike whose assistance stops at 25 km/h, the EN 1078 standard is suitable; for a speed bike, the Dutch NTA 8776 certification requires more extensive coverage of the temples and the back of the head. The features: a visor, rear light or rotational impact protection are not included in all versions of the same model.

The complete guide, from hard shells to folding helmets, can be found on the permanent page of urban bike helmets.

Helmets on sale: compare the same model

A model name often covers several references. At Abus, the Hyban 2.0 comes in an ACE version, which adds a foldable visor; at Met, the E-Mob has variants with or without MIPS. Before putting two offers side by side, make sure they are for the same version, size and colour: a price difference may sometimes be due to fewer features rather than a bigger discount. And a helmet that is too tight or shifts is never a good deal. Finally, check the difference between the crossed-out price and the displayed price for the chosen version: a Hyban 2.0 ACE on sale should be compared to another ACE, not to the model without a visor.

Kids’ helmets: what changes

Until they are 12 years old, French law requires children on bikes, whether riding or as passengers, to wear a secured helmet marked with CE, under the responsibility of the accompanying adult. Take the current head circumference rather than one size up: a helmet that is too big will move with the slightest impact. To transport the child, check out the child seats in Black Friday.

Which urban helmet brands are available during the event?

Lazer, a Belgian brand, offers the Anverz NTA, certified NTA 8776 for fast electric bikes, and the Cityzen KinetiCore, featuring its in-house protection against direct and rotational impacts.

Abus, a German security group, builds the Hyban 2.0 around a hard ABS shell injected onto foam and a large integrated rear light, visible at 180 degrees.

Met, an Italian manufacturer, designed the E-Mob for electric bikes: certified NTA 8776, it extends lower over the temples and the back of the head and includes a visor and a rear light that can be charged via USB.

Giro, an American brand, equips the Ethos MIPS Shield with white lights at the front, red at the rear, and orange indicators controlled from a remote mounted on the handlebars.

Thousand, a Los Angeles brand, has equipped the Heritage 2 with its PopLock: a small cap at the back of the shell can be removed to thread the bike lock through the helmet and attach it with it.

The other helmets and pages of the event

The road helmets in Black Friday focus on lightweight, the MTB helmets in Black Friday on coverage. Ponchos and waterproof jackets are available in the rainwear in Black Friday, with the entire urban offer in the Black Friday urban. Outside the event, see the clearance and the new arrivals.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the Black Friday for helmets take place?

The main day is the Friday after Thanksgiving, which kicks off the holiday shopping: it’s often an opportunity to replace a tired helmet before the dark evenings. On helmets, Vélo-Store’s discounts extend beyond this single Friday and last throughout November.

How can I tell if an offer on a helmet is good value?

Compare with the same reference: same model, same version, same size. Then check that the helmet fits your use and head circumference. A good offer on an unsuitable helmet is still a bad purchase.

Do you need a special helmet for an electric bike?

For an electric bike where the assistance cuts off at 25 km/h, a helmet certified EN 1078 is sufficient. Models certified NTA 8776 are designed for fast bikes that travel well above this speed: they provide more coverage of the head and absorb more severe impacts.

How can I give a helmet without knowing the size?

If the surprise must remain intact, check the size listed in a helmet or hat that the person already wears, or choose a model with a wide adjustability range using a dial.

Should a helmet be replaced after a fall?

Yes, as soon as it has taken an impact, without waiting to see a crack: the polystyrene that absorbed the shock remains compressed and will not cushion the next one. Frayed straps or a shell marked by the sun also justify replacement.