Full-face helmets: the most closed and quietest helmet

A full-face helmet is constructed from a single piece: chin bar, shell, and visor are all fixed together. This makes it stronger and quieter than a modular or open-face helmet, and it's why almost every sports and touring rider wears one. However, you do sacrifice convenience, as you have to take the helmet off completely to drink or talk.

What to consider when choosing

Fit above all else. A helmet that feels good in the store but presses after an hour, you won't wear. Pay attention to pressure points on your forehead and temples, and to the shape of your head: some brands are rounder, others more elongated.Pinlock and sun visor. A Pinlock visor prevents fogging in cold and rain. A built-in sun visor saves you from having to carry a second visor.Weight and ventilation. On long days, you'll feel every hundred grams on your neck. Carbon is lighter but more expensive; good ventilation is more important on warm days than the last gram.ECE 22.06. The current Eu...

Are you unsure about the size?

Use our size guide. Measure the circumference of your head just above your eyebrows and compare it with the brand's table, as sizes vary by brand.All helmets at WheelsWork come through official European distributors.