Best ebike helmets: CPSC and NTA 8776 picks

What to look for

1. The CPSC label. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission's standard at 16 CFR 1203 covers bicycle helmets. A helmet sold as a bicycle helmet in the US must comply. Look for a CPSC sticker inside.
2. NTA 8776 if you want it. NTA 8776 is a Dutch e-bike helmet standard, not a US rule, and it is voluntary. Makers who hold it, such as Bern and Giro, say so on the product page. A helmet without it is not unsafe by that fact alone; it simply was not certified to that extra test.
3. Certification per model. Giro says NTA 8776 applies to selected models only, so check the specific helmet's page, not the brand's reputation.
4. Fit. Helmet shape and size vary between makers. Use the maker's size chart and measure your head. Bern advises sizing down if you fall between sizes.
5. MIPS or similar. MIPS is a rotational-motion system that makers add to some helmets. Bern describes it as designed to help reduce rotational motion in angled impacts. Check whether the helmet you are looking at has it.
6. Lights and visibility. Some helmets include a rear light. It supplements the lights on your bike; it does not replace them. See our page on e-bike lights.
7. The law where you ride. Some states require helmets for riders on certain e-bike classes or of certain ages. Check your state's rules before riding.

Our picks

Bern Hudson

• Why: Bern sells it as an e-bike helmet and lists the full set of labels in one place.
• Key spec: Bern's specs say it "Complies with U.S. CPSC Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets for Persons Age 5 and Older, EN1078, NTA8776." It has 13 vents, a flip visor, rear vents compatible with U-locks and a Click-Mount LED light (listed as running up to 10 hours, USB charging). Listed average weight is 370 g, in sizes S, M and L.
• Check: Bern's page states a top rated speed of 27 mph in one place and 28 mph in another. Confirm the figure on Bern's site.
• Source: Bern Hudson page.

Giro Camden Mips

• Why: Giro lists it among the urban models that carry the NTA 8776 label.
• Key spec: Giro's product page lists certification to the NTA 8776 speed e-bike standard. Giro also says all its cycling helmets are certified to CPSC and CE EN1078 as a minimum.
• Check: Giro's own site loads specs dynamically; confirm the label on the product page for your colour and size.
• Source: Giro Camden Mips.

Giro Bexley Mips

• Why: A second Giro urban model with the NTA 8776 label, for riders who prefer a different shape from the Camden.
• Key spec: Giro's page lists NTA 8776 together with CE EN1078.
• Check: Compare shape and fit between the Camden and Bexley on Giro's site.
• Source: Giro Bexley Mips.

Thousand Chapter MIPS

• Why: A style-led helmet for riders on slower commutes who want a CPSC-certified lid with a built-in light.
• Key spec: Thousand says it is "Certified for CE and CPSC standards for cycling" and complies with the US CPSC bicycle helmet standard. It has an integrated MIPS system, eight vents, a 30-lumen magnetic taillight and a hidden channel for a U-lock or chain. Listed weights are 360 g (S), 370 g (M) and 410 g (L).
• Check: Thousand's page lists no NTA 8776 certification and makes no e-bike claim, so it is not a pick if you want the e-bike label. All sizes showed as sold out when we checked on 23 October 2026.
• Source: Thousand Chapter MIPS.

Quick comparison

FAQ

Do I need an e-bike specific helmet? No US law requires NTA 8776. A CPSC-certified bicycle helmet is the legal baseline for bicycle helmets sold here. NTA 8776 is an additional voluntary label some riders look for, particularly on faster e-bikes.

What is NTA 8776? A Dutch technical agreement for helmets used on e-bikes that assist up to a higher speed than a standard bicycle. Because it is Dutch and voluntary, only helmets whose makers say they hold it carry it.

Does a more expensive helmet mean a better one? Price is not a safety rating. Compare the certification lines, fit and features instead.

How often should I replace a helmet? Follow the maker's guidance in the helmet's manual, and replace any helmet after a crash.

Where do the facts come from? Each pick lists the maker's own page in the sources below. We compare published specs and have not tried the helmets ourselves.