ITALY: free shipping on orders over 149.99€
Except for shipping fees applied to certain products
BICYCLE OUTLET: don't miss out on discounts of up to 50% on many models
Are you looking for a bike to start cycling? Check it out HERE!
Join the CM - Vigor CLUB... for a 2025 cycling season full of surprises!
Some ride for sport, some to go to work, some to relieve stress, some to clear their mind…
Whatever your motivation to ride a bicycle may be, would you ever put your life and safety at risk?
We are sure the answer is NO!
That is why cyclists should always respect the rules of the road code, use their heads, and above all, protect them by wearing a HELMET.
In Italy, there is no specific law mandating it, however, everyone who uses a bicycle, regardless of the length and the “degree of danger” of the route, should wear a helmet.
Studies show that about 85% of all bicycle accidents also result in head injuries, some of which could lead to permanent damage.
For many, a helmet is an accessory to match the rest of their cycling look, but it is first and foremost a component designed to protect against impacts with the ground, vehicles sharing the road with the cyclist, branches, and other elements that may be encountered along the way.
Here are 4 things you should never forget:
Choosing a quality helmet that suits your needs is essential for ensuring safety, comfort, and enjoyment during every ride. A good helmet is not just a requirement but a true ally: it protects your head in case of a fall, improves ventilation, and fits the shape of your head perfectly. To find the right one, it is important to know the main features and understand which aspects to consider based on your riding style and how you intend to use it.
We recommend choosing a reliable retailer like Cicli Mattio, who can advise you on the best helmet based on your needs.
The materials, sturdiness, and ventilation are very important elements in the selection: have one of our salespeople describe the product to you or read carefully the description on our website, so you can understand the features that each model offers.
Based on the circumference of your head, it's best to choose the closest size, so the helmet is neither too big nor too tight.
When is the size right? When worn without fastening it, and only with the adjustment of the rear dial, it does not move when you turn your head to the right and to the left.
Once you have tried on the helmet, you need to adjust the micrometric dial located at the back, at the nape of your neck, to ensure that the fit of the helmet on your head is perfect and does not exert too much pressure.
The micrometric adjustment of the helmet's circumference should be snug. Not tight, but snug. A good trick to check this is to tighten the rear dial and then, as soon as you feel pressure on the skin, loosen it by one notch to relieve the micrometric adjustment. In this way, the helmet should neither rotate nor rock forward or backward.
Additionally, it is important that the helmet is positioned correctly with respect to the front-to-back tilt: it should protect both the nape and the forehead, and for this, it should be just above the eyebrows, so that the distance between the edge of the helmet and the brow line is about two fingers.
Finally, the strap should be adjusted so that it fits the neck without being too tight or uncomfortable.
There is no actual expiration date; however, it is advisable to change your bike helmet every 3 years. This is a general recommendation that does not consider how and how much the helmet is used, but it is still a guideline that can be useful for all cyclists.
Over time, materials can lose their shock absorption properties and thus their protective effectiveness...
It is still important to check that the helmet does not have cracks or dents even before this suggested “limit,” because in these cases it is NECESSARY to change it immediately!
We have already said it, but we prefer to repeat it…
Always wear a helmet, even if you choose the lightest, most ventilated, most performing model, just to feel like you can hardly notice it on you, NEVER FORGET IT!
