Bicycle helmet purchase: what is MIPS - and is it worth it?

Based on years of scientific work, safety for cyclists should continue to increase. MIPS makes an important contribution to this in the field of bicycle helmets. We explain the term and purpose.

Moving force absorption: bicycle helmets with MIPS promise better protection.

A helmet is by far the most important piece of protective equipment when cycling. Thanks to MIPS, the models are becoming safer and safer.

Bicycle helmets with MIPS: That's why there are more and more models

Behind MIPS stands "Multi-Directional Impact Protection System". The aim of the system is improved protection of the brain in the event of a fall:

• From experience, the brain is particularly at risk in so-called rotational falls and oblique impact angles.
• Bicycle helmets with MIPS therefore have an additional shell, which lies "floating" in the upper shell and can move with little resistance.
• In the event of a fall, the plastic shell takes over a good part of the impact energy and thus keeps it away from the head. Thanks to the possibility of movement in different directions, this succeeds particularly effectively.

You can recognize most helmets with MIPS by a yellow symbol with black MIPS print. Eine wachsende Zahl von Helmen von verschiedenen Herstellern ist damit ausgestattet; es ist somit nicht schwierig, entsprechende Modelle zu finden.