Giro

Sutton Helmet

If there were a cycling equivalent of the all-purpose black T-Shirt, the Giro Sutton Helmet may be it. Its design is simple and straightforward: this is a bike helmet, and it does bike helmet things. No frills. No Euro-pro gimmicks. Just 100% unadulterated helmet. The Sutton's subtlety means it goes with anything form Lycra to linen, and it can fly under the radar if you wear it in to the store. If you'd rather leave it outside, its reinforced vent provides the means to lock it to your bike.

In addition to the heathered webbing and a soft rain/sun visor, the Sutton's got your standard 20-plus years of Giro safety and fit expertise poured into it. Its safety features extend beyond impact protection, though. The Sutton includes reflective elements and a clip on the back for mounting a light — either one of which may help you avoid the need to use the helmet for its intended, noodle-saving purpose by making sure you don't avoid detection in low-light situations.