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Hi,

Got a branch to the forehead hard enough to put a dent in my helmet and give me what felt like whiplash two weeks ago.

Suggestions for best mtb helmet under £50?

I have a full face as well for uplift days. This one has to do regular 20 miles winch and plummet rides and very occasional all day in the peaks rides.

Ideally with a go pro mount for a light in winter or occasional go pro in summer.

Currently helmet is a Bell Super Air MIPS Helmet. It's fine but I can't quite get the straps off my ears so not a like for like replacement.

I have a 60cm head and wear hats under helmets in winter and a buff ( for sweat) in summer.

Thanks for any suggestions 😃


 
Posted : 30/06/2026 10:37 am
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My go-to is always "last years £100 in last years least gopping colour."

I have a Giro shaped head which i think means if you get on well with Bell, you will too.


 
Posted : 30/06/2026 10:43 am
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Lots of cheap helmets on sport pursuit at the moment including Giro.


 
Posted : 30/06/2026 10:46 am
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Bike Helmets – Planet X


 
Posted : 30/06/2026 10:52 am
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I've been looking for something new as well and have seen the Lazer Lupo Kineticore around for pretty cheap. Seems to get good reviews and is about £30 on some websites so probably the one I'm going for! Kineticore is their own version of MIPS I think.


 
Posted : 30/06/2026 10:53 am
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The answer is one that fits. You'd be best off going to the likes of Evans Cycles or a big Halfords who generally have a decent range of sensibly priced helmets to try on rather than an online shopping punt. They all comply to the same safety standards. 


 
Posted : 30/06/2026 10:53 am
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Giro Source on SP for less than £40.  I have one and that's a great price.


 
Posted : 30/06/2026 10:57 am
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Posted by: stevenmenmuir

Giro Source on SP for less than £40.  I have one and that's a great price.

Thanks! Stw liked it so I'll give it a go

https://singletrackworld.com/2023/01/giro-source-mips-helmet-review/

 


 
Posted : 30/06/2026 11:01 am
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I have a Giro Source helmet would recommend. Comfy not too hot not too cold.


 
Posted : 30/06/2026 3:36 pm
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I know it's over budget but I just got a spesh tactic with mips for £70 which I though was pretty good value


 
Posted : 30/06/2026 3:49 pm
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I'm using an Endura Hummvee Mips they also have the Hummvee Mips Plus both inside your budget


 
Posted : 30/06/2026 4:22 pm
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I just bought one of the Cannondale helmets from SportPursuit.


 
Posted : 30/06/2026 5:07 pm
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As above, one that fits. 

But I just got a nice one from Decathlon with MIPS for £45. Can't fault it. 


 
Posted : 30/06/2026 8:08 pm
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Currently using a 7idp M2 helmet and it needs replaced. Anyone know if the Fox helmets have a similar for?

From vague memory Giro and Endura helmets don't fit the shape of my head.

Thanks.


 
Posted : 02/07/2026 7:18 am