How To Get The Correct Size Bike Helmet

In this video we show you how to properly measure your head for a bike helmet.

How to get the correct size bike helmet. The side fixation should be very secure too. The Right Size Although it may seem obvious many tend to neglect the size and circumference of the childs head when buying a helmet. In addition to sizes helmet shapes vary among manufacturers.

Safety is maximized when a child is wearing a snugly fit a helmet. Finding the right size of helmet for you is easy and can be done alone in under a minute. Now measure the complete circumference of your head keeping the tape measure level and above your ears use a mirror to check its straight.

Manufacturers do not always use the same size labels for a given circumference and some are creative with smallmedium or mediumlarge labels. In order to purchase the correct size helmet for YOU you need to know two things. Compare this measurement to the head size range sticker found on the inside of the helmet.

To measure the circumference of the head you could use a cloth measuring tape. Most helmets are designed to fit a range of head circumference measurements. Not only will the right size bike offer the most comfortable ride it will also let you get the best performance out of your bike.

After you try it on and write down the exact helmet size and brand you can later go online and purchase it. All helmets are made to cover a range of sizes. Using a soft tape measure measure the circumference of the childs head about an inch above their eyebrows or the thickest part of their head.

If it exposes your forehead shorten the front straps. The best ways to measure your head is with a soft tape measure. To find your head circumference wrap a flexible tape measure around the largest portion of your headabout one inch above your eyebrows.