MTB helmets, open and full face
Our selection of MTB Helmets includes the models Sweet Protection Ripper and Dissenter, Lazer Jackal, Tempo and Tonic, IXS Trigger and Xult, Leatt AllMtn, Giro Insurgent, Smith Engage, Met Crossover, Abus Moventor, Fly Racing, 7iDP, Seven, Optimiz, P2R and the children's helmets Kali and Abus.
Protection and ventilation on the trails.
What sets it apart
The mountain bike helmet is recognised by its visor, which protects against branches, the sun, and mud, and its extended shell at the nape and temples, areas exposed during falls in rough terrain. It should also allow space for a goggle during downhill rides: many models, like the IXS Trigger, enable you to lift the visor to store the goggles during climbs.
The rest of the gear
The mountain biking gear also includes:
All the equipment is gathered on the Mountain Biking page.
Specialist brands
Sweet Protection, a Norwegian brand born from snow sports, offers helmets with careful finishing, like the Ripper and the Dissenter. Leatt, founded in South Africa by a doctor who invented a protective neck brace, produces the AllMtn. Lazer protects against oblique impacts with its KinetiCore technology without added layers. The full-face helmets Giro Insurgent and IXS Xult are aimed at enduro and downhill.
Certification and care
Open helmets meet the European standard EN 1078. For downhill, the most protective full-face helmets also comply with the American standard ASTM F1952, specific to downhill mountain biking, with higher impact requirements. Clean the padding with soapy water, avoid solvents on the shell, and replace the helmet after any impact fall, even without visible cracks.
Good deals
Good deals can also be found in the good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and articles shipped within 24 hours are prepared and dispatched in 24 hours. The highlights of the year follow a stable order: the Black Friday at the end of autumn, the end-of-year holidays, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, then the summer sales and the back-to-school season.
Frequently asked questions
Open or full-face helmet for mountain biking?
The open helmet, lightweight and ventilated, is suitable for cross-country, trail, and enduro. The full-face helmet, with a chin guard, protects the face in downhill and bike park; some models with a removable chin guard combine both uses.
What is the purpose of a mountain bike helmet visor?
It protects the eyes from branches, the sun, and mud. On many models, like the IXS Trigger, it lifts up to store the goggles on the helmet during climbs.
Is a downhill full-face helmet suitable for enduro?
It offers the best protection but can be hot during climbs. For enduro, it’s better to choose a lightweight and very ventilated full-face helmet, or a model with a removable chin guard, which can be taken off for transitions and put back on for descents.
What mountain bike helmet size for a child?
Measure the child's head circumference and choose a helmet that fits snugly without being loose, adjusted with the back dial. Kali and Abus children’s helmets offer smaller sizes and colours that encourage younger ones to wear them.
How to care for a mountain bike helmet after a muddy ride?
Rinse the shell with warm soapy water, avoiding solvents or high-pressure jets that can damage the polystyrene. The inner padding can be removed and hand-washed, then air-dried away from a heat source.
