Bern Brentwood Summer Helmet with Visor

The good:* Snug fit* Protect the sides and back of head, rather than just sitting on top the head* Sun visor, with padding around the head for extra comfort* The front vents work well, keeping the head from becoming sweaty while riding without becoming too cool.The downsides:* Helmet size to head size measurements are slightly off: The XL size, which according to my head size should've had a bit of extra room, is actually pretty tight.* Helmet is not as small-profile as advertised.Overall, the helmet is pretty darned good. While being bigger visually than the advertised "doesn't look like a spaceship!" leads one to believe, it still isn't clunky looking as far as most bike helmets go. It's a simple, clean look. As mentioned, the fit is tighter than the listed sizes, so if you are in the upper range of the listed sizes, consider going the next size up. Fortunately for me, I was in the mid-range so while the helmet is very snug, it's not to the point of being uncomfortable. Just barely tight.The visor is removable, so in cold weather I pulled it out and was able to squeeze ear covers under it. The visor and padding is one snap-in band, so it does come out easily, and is just as easily replaced. Bern sells their own winter wear accessories, but they are needlessly pricey for my tastes. It's just as easy to use a slim winter hat or ear band once the visor is out. (The helmet is too tight to fit both the visor band and a hat/ear band in together.)The price isn't entirely cheap, but certainly not as high as other helmets. With this helmet I felt I get my money's worth, and considering the quality and look of the helmet, I think I got a good deal. If you want an affordable but good quality helmet, this should be a helmet to consider. (Just be mindful of the advertised head sizes!)

I have a Polaris RZR and was looking for something to wear while driving it. I wanted something to protect my head, but I didn't want to wear a full face race style helmet.After doing some research, the Bern helmets seemed to fit the bill.When it arrived, I found it to be very light weight, just as it was described. However, when I put it on, it was a little snug and what I feared would end up being too tight. The website measurements indicated that I should be an XL and that is what I ordered.But, since it was close enough, and a couple of people online indicated that their helmet was snug at purchase but that it fit better and better as it was worn more, I decided to keep it and try to "wear it in."So, I did what any weird person like myself would do. I wore it while working out for a couple of days while I was doing my T25 workouts. And, sure enough, after a couple of days, it fit perfectly.Next, I took it out riding during a fairly hot day. After a few minutes of noticing it on my head, it just simple disappeared. I barely noticed it until I paid attention to how cool it was keeping my head, too.Bottom line, I really like this helmet. It fits perfectly. It's very light weight. It doesn't make me look like a mushroom head like DOT helmets do. It breathes well to keep me cool. A winter kit can be purchased and installed for cold weather use. And, the little flip up visor is nifty. I recommend this helmet.

So when I opened the package my first thoughts were that it looks better than I thought, it feels more expensive than it is, and I'm returning it since I ordered an XL and this is obviously a Small. But it turns out that Bern makes helmets for humans. Which is brilliant since most bike-riders are human beings. This is an amazing business strategy that the folks at Giro, Louis G. etc. should adopt and quit making brightly-colored footballs that you strap on top of your head. Until I put on the Bern helmet, I didn't have an issue with standard bike helmets. Now I do. Those things are the the equivalent of duct-taping a football on top of your skull. It's not a helmet, it's a cranium apparatus. This is a helmet. It fits over and around my head and it just feels right. All while being low-profile. It feels like a $150 helmet. It may be warmer than a standard helmet but summer is setting in so only time will tell. I really like this helmet so far and aesthetically I normally prefer standard bike helmets due to my conservative nature so I didn't buy it because it looks rad. I took a chance and I'm so glad I did. Standard bike helmets have always been uncomfortable but you just sucked it up because everyone else did too. The first time I put this helmet on, I said never again to the regular bike helmets. It just feels and fits the way a helmet should. Way to go Bern!

A well made, accurately sized, comfortable helmet suitable for a commuter cyclist. I need a very large helmet, don't want it to look too big and this seems to be a good compromise for short not too strenuous rides to work in the town. I haven't found it too hot this summer and I hope it will remain warm during cold weather. A winter kit is available. Amazon gave a good price and delivery and was one of the few places offering this 62cm sized helmet.

Good solid construction. well made. very comfortable. not as open as 'traditional' bike helmets, so warmer. The visor is useful even in winter, especially as at commuting times, the sun is pretty low.

If you are not into road-bikes or ultra aerodynamics but are instead a city commuter this one is for you... Interesting accessories on add-ons for winter or listening to music.Very LightAdjustableItem exactly as described/seen in pics

Leichter Helm, sieht gut aus, Innenkappe lässt sich herausnehmen und waschen. Ich hasse Fahrradhelme, aber dieser ist eine echte Alternative.