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    Price

    $65.00

    CR Expert Take

    How did it perform in our expert lab testing?

    Overall Score

    The Overall Score for this model is derived from our expert lab test results.
    Current Range of Tested Bike Helmets

    What goes into the Overall Score?

    EXPERT LAB TESTS

    Impact absorption
    5  /  5
    Ventilation
    5  /  5
    Fit adjustments
    3  /  5
    Ease of use
    4  /  5

    Pros

    • 1 year warranty
    • Rotational mitigation technology - ROTEXX
    • Reflective features to increase visibility at night
    • Occipital stabilizer to support occiptial band
    • Ratchet-style dial to easily adjust fit of occipital band

    Cons

    • Retention strap length is fixed
    • Retention strap length is difficult to adjust

    CR's Take

    This moderately priced Youth urban bike helmet from Garneau is rated excellent for impact absorption, very good for ease of use and excellent for ventilation. The few adjustment features translate to a good rating for fit adjustment. The length of the strap for the retention system can not be adjusted. This helmet comes in 1 size. The weight is relatively light and among those we've tested is considered best. This helmet has the following notable features: reflective aspects for greater visibility in low light and technology to limit the effects of rotational impacts. It comes with a one year warranty.

    Detailed Test Results

    ROTEXX rotational mitigation. Reflective features for visibility.

    About

    The Garneau Nino (R) is part of the Bike Helmets test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Bike Helmets models like the Nino (R) are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

    Impact absorption: The ability of a helmet to absorb impact forces in a crash, which reduces the rate of deceleration experienced by the head. Based on laboratory impact testing.

    Ventilation: The evaluation of how well air flowing through the helmet provides cooling during rides. Based on actual usage and expert judgement.

    Fit adjustments: The evaluation of the features and versatility of the retention system when adjusting the fit of the helmet. Based on expert judgment.

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