Giro

Revel Helmet

The Giro Revel Helmet redefines what "entry-level" means in the world of mountain bike helmets. The only thing this headshell has in common with the eggshells of yore is that it goes on your dome. In every other regard, it's light-years ahead, and it makes most helmets in this price range look antiquated.

The Revel's In-Mold polycarbonate shell is made of the exact same foam and the exact same EPS liner as Giro's top-of-the-line models that cost six times as much. That means you get the same single-piece, shock-absorbing chassis as on the more expensive models that keeps the helmet incredibly strong but light at the same time. On board you'll also find features skipped by many of its competitors, like a removable visor, reflective decals for visibility at night, and Giro's Acu-Dial retention system so you can precisely tune the fit of your helmet to match your head best.