Originally Posted by
LouB
Folks at my LBS told me that in terms of safety, there isnt much or any difference between the less expensive helmets and the high dollar ones. That the cost difference is due to better aerodynamics and weight issues. I always appreciate it when they discourage me from wasting my money. They are good that way.
MIPS insert aside, that's basically true. The last time I was at the shop where I got my custom bike, there was a woman there looking for a helmet to commute in. The shop owner was upfront in saying that inexpensive helmet A is fine, a somewhat more expensive helmet B with the MIPS insert offers more protection and everything above in terms of price would only get less weight, more vents, style, etc. It really is nice when you see a shop not trying to oversell someone. There is a much better chance that that woman, who was also checking out bikes for her son, will be a repeat customer.