Whether on a bicycle, e-bike, or electric scooter, a helmet is now an indispensable safety element. However, one question often arises: how to choose your helmet size?
A helmet can be perfectly approved and well-designed, but if it's not the right size, it loses much of its effectiveness.
Choosing the right helmet size allows for a combination of comfort, stability, and protection, while making its use more natural on a daily basis. Virgo helmets have been designed to accompany new urban mobilities, provided you select the size best suited to your morphology.
Why choosing the right helmet size is essential
The helmet size directly influences the quality of protection. A poorly fitting helmet can move, shift, or become uncomfortable, especially during repeated commutes in the city.
A helmet that is too large often leads to a lack of stability, especially on a scooter or at constant speed on an e-bike. Conversely, a helmet that is too small creates pressure points and becomes difficult to wear for extended periods.
Choosing your helmet size correctly allows for:
- stable head support, even on uneven roads
- better comfort on daily commutes
- optimal protection thanks to proper helmet positioning
A well-sized helmet stays in place, without constraint, and fully fulfills its role in the event of a fall.
Sizes adapted to urban practices
To facilitate your choice of helmet size, Virgo helmets are available in four distinct sizes. This covers a wide range of adult morphologies, whether you ride an urban bike, electric scooter, or other.
Each size corresponds to a precise head circumference range. This reference is essential to avoid approximations and ensure optimal adjustment from the first uses.
How to simply measure your head circumference
Before choosing your helmet size, a quick measurement is necessary. It helps determine the most suitable helmet size for your morphology.
The method is simple: a flexible tape measure is placed around the head, about one centimeter above the eyebrows, making sure to keep it perfectly horizontal. The measurement obtained corresponds to the actual head circumference and serves as the basis for selecting the correct helmet size.
This step is often overlooked, yet it directly affects comfort and safety.
Virgo helmet size chart
| Head Circumference | Helmet Size |
|---|---|
| 48 to 50 cm | XS |
| 51 to 54 cm | S |
| 55 to 58.5 cm | M |
| 59 to 62 cm | L |
If the measurement falls between two sizes, it is generally recommended to opt for the larger size. The integrated adjustment system then allows for precise retention adjustment, whether on a bike or scooter.
Precise adjustment, designed for all situations
Choosing your helmet size is a first step, but the final adjustment makes all the difference. Virgo helmets incorporate a rear adjustment system designed to adapt to the demands of urban mobility.
This system allows for:
- fine-tuning the retention at the back of the head
- limiting helmet movement during acceleration or braking
- improving comfort on both short and long journeys
Interchangeable internal pads complete this adjustment to achieve an even fit, without any feeling of compression.
An internal shape adapted to different morphologies
Not all heads are alike, and this is a key point in choosing helmet size. Virgo helmets have been designed with a balanced internal geometry, capable of adapting to different head shapes.
This design allows for:
- uniform pressure distribution
- good stability without a floating effect
- lasting comfort, even with daily use
Thus, choosing your helmet size becomes simpler and more reliable, regardless of the mode of transportation used.
Virgo or Virgo MIPS: the size remains identical
The choice between a classic Virgo helmet and a Virgo MIPS helmet has no impact on the size to be selected. Both versions share the same outer shell and internal structure.
The integration of the MIPS system is compensated by a specific arrangement of the internal foams, ensuring equivalent adjustment and comfort. It is therefore possible to switch from one version to another without changing helmet size.
How to check if your helmet is properly fitted
Once the helmet is adjusted, a few points confirm that the size is appropriate. The helmet should be centered on the head and not tilt forward or backward. When shaking your head lightly, it should not move. After several minutes, it should remain comfortable, without excessive pressure.
A well-fitting helmet is one that you forget you're wearing while remaining perfectly in place.
Choosing the right helmet size for a more peaceful ride
Whether you're cycling, e-biking, or riding an electric scooter, choosing your helmet size is an essential reflex. An adapted size immediately improves comfort, stability, and the feeling of security.
