Mountain bike helmets are an important part of biking safety, helping protect the most important part of the cyclist’s body should accident prevention fail. With more bike helmets coming onto the market, such as the new 2010 range from Orbea Mountain Bikes, choosing the correct helmet is essential if it is to be a sound investment.

When choosing a bike helmet to purchase, there are some basic but important things to remember.

To start with, the helmet should fit securely and comfortably without digging in to the chin. When wearing a mountain bike helmet there should be no pressure points – use of the internal straps to adjust it will enable the correct fit and wear. If you’re unfortunate enough to have an accident, then you don’t want your helmet to move out of place - Orbea mountain bikes have a way to prevent this using their ergonomic retention system.

You must also make sure that your helmet is made from quality materials and is designed well enough to give you life-saving protection standards and adequate ventilation. Mountain biking helmets these days are usually much lighter and are made so that you feel comfy and much cooler. If you buy an Orbea mountain bikes helmet, you’ll benefit from Orbea Air Flow which was developed to enable you stay cool.

Lastly, make sure that the mountain bike helmet you do buy conforms to the minimum safety standards. Proof of this can usually be found on the helmet itself, in the form of a CE mark. If you’re in doubt, then check with a dealer who is authorised by a manufacturer, such as Orbea mountain bikes, to get the best advice.

Always seek professional help when chosing Orbea accessories such as bike helmets and Orbea mountain bikes before you spend your money.