The best e-bike helmets give you some extra protection for the higher speeds that electric bikes can achieve and their higher weight compared to normal pedal-only bikes, meaning that you have more momentum if you do have an accident.
To account for this, many brands now market e-bike-specific helmet designs that provide greater protection for the e-bike rider, whether that’s on one of the best electric bikes for commuting or a folding electric bike.
Particularly in the United States, where e-bikes can go faster than in much of the rest of the world, including Europe and Australia, it’s important to have a helmet that is designed for the job.
In the rest of the world, one of the best commuter bike helmets might be almost as good a solution and we’ve included a range of commuter bike helmets in this guide, all of which have been tested by our team.
Read on for our pick of the best e-bike helmets, or head to the bottom of the page for a buyer’s guide to how to choose the best e-bike helmet.
Best e-bike helmets available today
The Unit 1 Faro follows the trend for in-built illumination in helmets for urban use, with LEDs front and rear and even more LEDs under a fabric strip at the back of the helmet that can be programmed via a phone app and used, among other things, as turn and brake signals. There’s an optional remote so that you can operate the turn signals from the handlebars. There’s even a light sensor built in that alters the brightness depending on ambient light conditions.
The shell of the Unit 1 Faro helmet is made of ABS, which gives it a tougher shell than polycarbonate to help protect the helmet from knocks and up its longevity. The straps are closed by a magnetic buckle that’s simple to use.
You can buy the Unit 1 Faro helmet with or without MIPS. The battery to run all the lights makes it quite heavy, but the weight is well balanced and the helmet is comfortable on the head.
We have a full review of the Unit 1 Faro commuter bike helmet if you want more details.
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