State Bicycle Co. All-Road Helmet Review, 2022
In our review of the State Bicycle Co. All-Road Helmet, we will look at what makes the All-Road Helmet suitable for riding unpaved terrain, how comfortable it is, sizing and fit.
- Comes in three sizes for a comfortable fit for a wide range of riders
- Uses a Fidlock buckle to prevent any pinching
- Comes in three colors
- CPSC certified
- Has removable visor
- No MIPS liner
State All-Road Helmet Review: Specs and Features
MIPS: No
Number of vents: 20
Standard pad thickness: N/A
State All-Road Helmet Review: Fit and Design
In terms of design, the State All-Road is aimed at riders likely to be riding on unpaved surfaces. “All-road” is a term the bike industry has begun to use to designate bikes and products suitable to use anywhere that isn’t paved, i.e., any place where traction might be uncertain. So why would this affect a helmet’s design? Because it features more coverage at the back of the helmet for superior coverage of the rider’s head.
The visor—which is removable—does a fine job of protecting the eyes from bright sunlight, especially if the rider is moving from shady places to sunny locations.
State All-Road Helmet Review: Comfort
Comfort with any bike helmet begins with sizing. The more sizes a company offers, the easier it will be to achieve a stable fit. More sizes means a better fit and a good fit isn’t just a matter of comfort. A better fit means the helmet won’t rock around on the rider’s head while riding and in the event of a fall, if properly adjusted, the helmet is more likely to stay in place, providing the protection it needs to.
The State All-Road helmet includes an occipital retention device in the back that prevents the helmet from rolling forward over the eyes, or backward, exposing the forehead. And the straps are easy to adjust thanks to locks positioned below the ears.
As we mentioned, the State All-Road has 20 different vents to make sure air moves over the rider’s head to keep them cool. There are also vents in the visor to make sure that it doesn’t interrupt the air flow.
The Fidlock buckle is nice because it uses a magnet to snap into place and it releases easily by sliding the buckle sideways (90-degrees to the straps).
State All-Road Helmet Review: Final Thoughts
The State Bicycle Co. All-Road Helmet presents a nice balance between cost and features. It doesn’t offer all the bells and whistles found on some helmets, like a MIPS liner—or the Dutch NTA8776 certification—it’s a very cost-conscious model, with a price below $150.
Budget-minded helmets often make sacrifices in terms of the number of sizes they offer and how plentiful or sizable the vents are—some variants of EPS foam require the vents to be pretty small in order to ensure helmet integrity. The State All-Road Helmet doesn’t discount the need for proper fit or adequate ventilation.
Wearing a helmet on a hot day is definitely not the most fun thing ever. It’s pretty easy to accidentally-on-purpose forget it before leaving for a ride. And any time someone is going to go for an off-road adventure with their e-bike, chances are they will work a bit harder than they would on the road and that means ending up sweaty. Making sure the helmet doesn’t feel like a heat lamp is a pretty high priority.
As with many things in life, it’s possible to spend more than the State Bicycle Co. All-Road Helmet runs, but sometimes spending more isn’t necessary.