Kids' bicycle helmets review and compare

All models passed our impact tests.
 
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  • Updated:6 Feb 2006
  • Author:Matthew Steen
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01.Introduction

Kidsbikehelmets

Test results for 11 children's bike helmets from $10 to $70

We tested them for:

  • Ease of fitting
  • How well they absorb impacts (against the Australian standard AS/NZS 2063:1996)

Findings:

  • All models passed our impact tests. One sample did fail testing, but we re-tested other samples of the same model and they passed.
  • Some models were clearly easier to fit than others.

Please note: this information was current as of February 2006 but is still a useful guide to today's market.


Brands tested

  • ADURA Dragster HG-EDG
  • BELL Amigo US75B
  • BIG W No Limits MF-II
  • CYCLOPS Profile 1.0 62010
  • FLITE 900
  • GIRO Rodeo G116
  • HEADSTART Skins Flame 325
  • HUFFY HX 1.1 63000
  • MET Super Buddy
  • NETTI Pilot TR-1
  • ROSEBANK Tiny Tot TT2000
 
 

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