Utah scenery offers breathtaking views of various landmarks, such as canyons, mountains, and dormant volcanoes. It’s fun to explore these scenic areas on eBikes, which offer relaxing tours through the outdoors, with much less work than a regular bike. But before you book your ride, make sure you know how to stay safe—this requires learning about the best eBike helmets

Do I Need to Wear an eBike Helmet?

While Utah has no helmet requirements for eBikes, Kova Rentals requires you to wear one while riding our bikes. It’s a good idea for liability purposes, plus we’d like you to stay safe so you can rent our bikes again in the future. 

Helmets were invented to protect your head in the event of an accident. The top speed of an eBike can be as high as 28 miles per hour, and while this may not seem like a lot, keep in mind that eBikes offer no protection in the event of a crash. You could suffer brain damage and other head injuries from a fall. 

A rear view of senior couple with electrobikes cycling outdoors on a road.

Different Types of Helmets

When it comes to helmets, it’s important that you choose the right one. Not all are created equal, and their construction varies based on the type of activity for which they are intended. For example, when looking for a helmet for your eBike ride, you may come across the following helmet types:

  • Bicycle
  • BMX
  • Skateboard
  • Motorcycle
  • Moped
  • Snowmobile
  • Mountaineering
  • Equestrian
  • Bull riding
  • Baseball
  • Football
  • Hockey
  • Ski

Best eBike Helmets

So which are the best eBike helmets to consider? Choose one of these highly-rated options.

  • Giro Bexley MIPS. This futuristic helmet is safe and comfortable. It features a sliding shield to protect the eyes and uses the Multi-Directional Impact Protection System (MIPS) to redirect energy in a crash.
  • Lumos Matrix. Another futuristic-looking helmet, the Matrix features LED matrix lighting technology that can be used to signal your intentions (turning, braking, etc.). It comes with a MIPS liner and has a universal fit. 
  • Abus Pedelec 2.0. While this helmet doesn’t offer any MIPS protection, it’s perfect otherwise. It’s lightweight and offers the ultimate in comfort and visibility—all at a great price. 

Contact Us Today

Enjoy touring the Utah area with an eBike rental from Kova Rentals. We include eBike helmets to be worn while enjoying our rentals, free of charge. Contact us to rent an eBike or learn more about the process.