Cool Bike Helmets From Spain
UPDATED November 2014: Closca helmets are now for sale in the Bike Pretty shop.
UPDATED September 2014: The Closca Folding helmet was successfully funded on Kickstarter in July 2013. Since then, the helmets have also been certified by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.
"Where can I find a cool bike helmet?" That's the number one question that readers ask me. The search for a good-looking, comfortable helmet is never-ending. Fortunately, more and more designers are responding to the need for stylish helmets.
I was recently contacted by Closca Helmets. It's a young company that has developed a very clever folding helmet with interchangeable covers.The compact design is easy to stash in a backpack or tote bag. Which is perfect if you use a bike share program like NYC's brand-new Citi Bike system.
Even better, the helmets are styled to look like cute caps.
(For a similar look, check out the Lazer's "Cityzen" line of stylish helmets.)
In the meantime, watch this cute video showing how the Closca helmet suits the life of a stylish cyclist. Hot tip: mute the soundtrack and listen to your own tunes.
A couple of notes on safety: The Closca helmets are certified according to European Union regulations. They have not yet been certified in the US, but they are working on it.
UPDATE: The Closca Folding helmet was successfully funded on Kickstarter in July 2013. Since then, the helmets have also been certified by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.