Cycling Helmets

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Cycling helmets from ₹1,495 to ₹34,200, covering Giro, Kask, Abus, MET, HJC, Rudy Project, Safety Labs and Merida. Every helmet we sell meets a recognised safety standard, so the money above the entry point buys ventilation, weight and fit rather than more protection. Shipped across India from Hyderabad, and you can try sizes in person at our Kondapur store.

Read more: how much to spend, MIPS, sizing and replacement

How much should you spend

This is the question we are asked most, and the honest answer is that a ₹1,495 helmet will protect you. What more money buys is comfort on long rides: lighter weight, more airflow, and a retention system you can adjust properly.

The Merida Charger at ₹1,495 and Safety Labs Avex at ₹2,023 are sensible first helmets. Around ₹6,000 to ₹12,000 is where most regular riders settle, with the Giro Agilis at ₹6,999, the Agilis MIPS at ₹9,499 and the HJC Furion 2.0 at ₹12,999. Above that, the Kask Nirvana at ₹34,200 is for riders who want the lightest and best-ventilated option available.

MIPS and rotational protection

MIPS is a low-friction liner that lets the shell rotate a few millimetres against your head during an angled impact, reducing the rotational force transmitted to the brain. Most real-world crashes are angled rather than straight-on, which is why it matters. The premium is usually ₹2,000 to ₹3,000 on the same model, and we think it is worth it.

Road or mountain bike helmet

Road helmets are lighter, better ventilated and have no peak. MTB helmets add a visor, sit lower at the back of the head and are built for the kind of slower, rougher impacts you get on trails. For commuting and fitness riding in the city, either works, so pick the one matching the riding you do most.

Getting the size right

Measure your head circumference with a tape about a centimetre above your eyebrows and match that figure in centimetres against the brand's chart. Do not size by hat size. A correctly sized helmet sits level, does not rock forward or back when you shake your head, and needs only light tension on the retention dial.

Not sure which size or model suits you? Ask TBA Guide, our chat assistant.

When to replace it

Replace a helmet immediately after any crash where it took an impact, even if it looks fine: the foam is designed to crush once and does not recover. Otherwise, every three to five years. Indian conditions are harder on helmets than most, since heat, sweat and UV degrade foam and straps faster.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much should I spend on a cycling helmet?

Every helmet sold in India must meet a safety standard, so a ₹1,495 helmet protects you. Paying more buys lighter weight, better ventilation and a more adjustable fit, which matter on long rides in Indian heat rather than in a crash. Around ₹6,000 to ₹12,000 is where most regular riders settle.

Is MIPS worth paying extra for?

MIPS adds a low-friction layer inside the helmet that lets the shell rotate slightly against your head, reducing rotational forces in an angled impact. Most real crashes are angled rather than straight-on. The Giro Agilis is ₹6,999 and the Agilis MIPS ₹9,499, which is a reasonable premium for the protection.

What size cycling helmet do I need?

Measure the circumference of your head with a tape about a centimetre above your eyebrows, then match that in centimetres to the brand's size chart. Do not size by hat size or by guessing. Sizing differs between brands, so check the chart for the specific helmet you want.

What is the difference between road and mountain bike helmets?

Road helmets prioritise ventilation and low weight, with no peak. MTB helmets add a visor, extend further down the back of the head, and are built for lower-speed impacts on rougher terrain. Either works for commuting, so choose by which riding you do most.

When should I replace my cycling helmet?

Immediately after any crash where the helmet took an impact, even if it looks undamaged, because the foam crushes once and does not recover. Otherwise every three to five years, sooner in Indian conditions where heat, sweat and UV degrade the foam and straps faster than in temperate climates.