As a bike helmet supplier, safety is our top priority and helmet sizing plays an important role in the effectiveness of a helmet. Helmets should be fitted depending on current sizing, not the future. Also, helmets that were impacted in a crash are damaged and should no longer be used. Wearing hats underneath a helmet reduces the effectiveness and should be avoided when determining the correct helmet size.
Steps to Properly Fit a Bike Helmet:
Size
- Helmet must fit snuggly
- Helmet should not rock back and forth, forward or back
- Fill in areas that are loose with extra padding provided with helmet, or use sizing adjustor to achieve the proper fit
Position
- Helmet should sit about 1-2 finger lengths above brow line
- When wearing the helmet, it should be visible when looking up
Straps
- Straps should form a “Y” just underneath the ears
- Adjustments can be made on the sides to achieve the proper fit
Chin Buckle
- Make sure the chin strap is snug only allowing a finger or two to fit between chin and strap
- Mouth should be able to open and close while wearing the helmet
