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    Price

    $129.00

    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
    2  /  5
    Fit adjustments
    2  /  5
    Ease of use
    4  /  5

    Pros

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

    Cons

    • No occipital stabilizer
    • Retention strap length is fixed
    • Fewer fit adjustment features

    CR's Take

    The moderately priced Bern Allston helmet is ideal for urban commuting, offering excellent impact absorption, very good ease of use, and fair ventilation. It has limited fit adjustment (non-adjustable strap length) and comes in 3 sizes with a moderate weight that's considered good among tested helmets. Key features include DVRT technology for rotational impact protection, ZipMold+ construction, reflective elements (including a flip visor) for enhanced visibility, and compatibility with the Quickmount Asteroid USB-rechargeable rear light. The helmet also includes a one-year warranty.

    About

    The Bern Alston DVRT is part of the Bike Helmets test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Bike Helmets models like the Alston DVRT 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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