Bowl and full-face BMX helmets
Our selection of BMX Helmets includes the Fly Racing Rayce and Werx-R Carbon models, Bern Macon, Lazer Maze, Bluegrass Vanguard, Evolve Curb, Fuse Alpha, Exklusiv, HangUp, Roces, and Shot: bowl helmets for freestyle and street, full-face helmets for racing, in adult and children's sizes.
The right protection for racing or the park.
Two practices, two helmets
The BMX includes two major disciplines, both of which are Olympic sports. BMX racing, a race on a track with bumps and banked turns, was included in the Games in 2008, in Beijing: the full-face helmet, with a chin guard, is mandatory, such as the Fly Racing Werx-R Carbon or the Shot Armada for children. The BMX freestyle, in park, which entered the Tokyo Games, is most often practiced with a bowl helmet.
The rest of the equipment
BMX equipment is also divided into:
All the equipment can be found on the equipment page.
The bowl helmet
The bowl helmet, with a rounded shell and low at the back, protects the skull during falls in skateparks and on the street. The Bern Macon, from the American brand founded in 2004, and the Lazer Maze, featuring the KinetiCore system for oblique impacts, combine urban style and protection. Models like Evolve, Fuse, Exklusiv, HangUp, and Roces round out the offering, along with the Bluegrass Vanguard, versatile and equipped with the MIPS system.
Kids, size, and safety
For young riders, the Fly Racing Rayce child helmet, lightweight and ventilated, supports their early days on the track, and the decorated adjustable helmets Spiderman appeal to the little ones. Measure the head circumference above the eyebrows; the helmet should fit snugly, and the chin guard should allow a finger to pass through. For racing, it should be paired with a mask, gloves, and protective gear. It should be replaced after any significant fall.
Good deals
Great bargains can be found in the good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped in 24h are prepared and dispatched within 24 hours. The key times of the year follow a stable order: the Black Friday at the end of autumn, the holiday season, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, then the summer sales and back-to-school.
Frequently asked questions
What helmet for BMX racing?
The full-face helmet with a chin guard is mandatory in BMX racing, which has been an Olympic discipline since the Beijing Games in 2008. The Fly Racing Werx-R Carbon or the Shot Armada for children protect the face during falls on the track.
Why do freestyle riders wear a bowl helmet?
The bowl helmet, with a rounded shell covering the back of the head well, is lightweight, compact, and does not obstruct vision during tricks. It is preferred in parks and on the street, like the Bern Macon.
Is a skate helmet suitable for BMX?
For freestyle, yes, as long as it is certified for cycling: some bowl helmets have double certification. For racing and tracks with jumps, a full-face helmet is still essential.
How to choose the size of a BMX helmet for children?
Measure the head circumference and choose the corresponding helmet, without allowing for growth: a helmet that is too large offers poor protection. The provided padding allows for an improved fit.
Is BMX freestyle an Olympic discipline?
Yes, BMX freestyle park has been included in the Olympic program since the Tokyo Games, while BMX racing has been part of it since Beijing. Both disciplines require a helmet suited to their risks.
