9.3
Troy Lee Designs
Black MIPS Mountain Bike Helmet Medium
$295
Black Lightweight MIPS Mountain bike helmets Medium Large
Cycling helmets / Gravel
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Gravel Cycling Helmets
Checked 2026-10-21
Versatile helmets built for the demands of gravel grinding and bikepacking 9 helmets · 5 brands
Lightweight
For men
For women
MIPS
Road
Mountain bike helmets
Commuter
CPSC certified
For kids
With visors
Medium
Affordable
Large
Black
Matte
Ventilated
Skateboard & scooter helmets
With LED lights
E-bike helmets
Small
White
Aero
For toddlers
Rechargeable smart helmets
Magnetic
Unisex
Universal fit
Gravel
Blue
Gray
NTA-8776 certified helmets
Low profile
Pink
Retro
Glossy
Orange
Full face mountain bike helmets
Green
Best Gravel Cycling Helmets
9.3
9.3
9.3
MET Helmets
Fluo yellow glossy MIPS touring helmet
$92.95
Lightweight MIPS Road Commuter Medium With visors
8.8
POC
Octal MIPS Road and CX Unibody Helmet
$219
Lightweight MIPS Road Mountain bike helmets Commuter Ventilated
8.7
8.6
POC
Octal MIPS Ultralight Road Helmet with Eye Garage
$184
Lightweight MIPS Road Mountain bike helmets Commuter Ventilated
8.0
7.8
Common questions
Gravel helmet questions
Do gravel helmets work for road cycling?
Yes, many gravel helmets are also rated for road and cyclocross use.
What is MIPS and do I need it?
MIPS is a low-friction layer that may reduce rotational forces in some impacts.
Can I wear a gravel helmet for mountain biking?
Some gravel helmets suit light trail riding, but technical trails may need more coverage.
Are gravel helmets available in different sizes?
Yes, they come in adult sizes like small, medium, large, and combined ranges.
What gravel riding asks of a helmet
Gravel riding mixes pavement, dirt, and long days in the saddle, so a helmet needs to balance ventilation with coverage. The selection includes models with MIPS protection, aerodynamic profiles, and removable visors for sun and debris. Some options add merino wool insulation for year-round use, while others focus on lightweight construction for endurance rides.
Forms and sizes that show up
Gravel helmets come in adult sizes, typically small, medium, large, and small/medium or medium/large ranges. Colors include black, gray, white, velvet black, grey matt, fluo yellow glossy, and gray glossy. Shapes range from aerodynamic road-style profiles to touring designs with removable visors and highly ventilated shells.
When a gravel helmet is the wrong tool
If you ride only smooth pavement at high speed, a dedicated road helmet may save weight and cut drag. For technical mountain bike trails with big drops, a full-face or heavier half-shell with more rear coverage is safer. Commuters who want a single helmet for short trips may find gravel-specific features like MIPS and removable visors unnecessary.
Fit and adjustment systems
Most gravel helmets use a dial fit system for 360-degree adjustment, which helps dial in tension on the fly. MIPS adds a low-friction layer between the head and shell to reduce rotational forces in certain impacts. Eye garage slots and glasses-friendly designs keep eyewear secure when not worn.