ms6073 wrote:I am going to break with WW tradition and strongly suggest that weight should be the last item on the priority list when it comes to helmets. Sure crashes are relatively rare for most of us, but based on personal experiences dealing with the effects of the head injury my wife suffered in a very low speed crash early last year, I will never consider any helmet that lacks an adequate retention system and MIPS or similar safety features!
I have to completely disagree here. All helmets have to meet the same safety standards regardless of weight. And I would much rather reduce the amount of weight sitting on my head than sitting under me as I pedal. After several hours in the saddle, the lower weight helmet is appreciated. Also, solid retention systems can be made lightweight. For example, I could turn my head upside down and the Synthe would stay on even without the chin strap.
I can also say that I have cracked three helmets in crashes - Giro Atmos, Ionos and Synthe.