NEW BELL KIDZ KOALA CUPCAKES TODDLER HELMET 1 5    US $4.95 Giro Atmos Cycling Helmet    US $62.11 Vega Altura Youth BMX ATV MX Helmet Size M Clean    US $15.99 GIRO HAVOC HELMET MEDIUM GREY BLACK NO RESERVE    US $2.26 SPECIALIZED King Cobra Red Med Lg Bike Helmet    US $15.00 BMX Full Face Helmet    US $25.00 HJC NEW Motorcycle Helmet w Sunvisor MANY EXTRAS M    US $55.00 Giro Transfer Womens Helmet    US $10.00

This is one piece of equipment that should not be overlooked; in fact you should buy a helmet the same day you purchase your mountain bike (unless you already have one).

Helmets protect your head from serious injury in case of a fall. It is said that 80% of cycle related deaths involve a head injury.

These days you can buy mountain bike helmets which are very comfortable and don't look half bad either.

In fact what they look like should not be an excuse for not wearing one, both on and off road.

The styles and colors available in todays market mean there is one to suit you. Some helmets today are even described as sculpted works of art.

These days you can also buy full face helmets, used by downhillers and freeriders. They look like a moto x helmet with a chin guard but lighter than a motorcycle helmet. Very protective but somewhat less vented than the standard helmet.

In the US for a safety apporoved helmet look for a CPSC sticker or Snell sticker.

This is also an area of mountain biking that should'nt be skimped on, choose the best helmet you can afford..