Best for kids, teens or adults with a smaller 50–54cm head who want a lightweight helmet for school rides, bike paths and casual urban commuting.
The Pit Bicycle Helmet Stripes Orange is a simple urban helmet built for commuter and casual riding. In this XS 50–54cm size, it suits younger riders and anyone with a smaller head who wants an easy everyday helmet without bulky road-race styling. The orange striped finish also stands out nicely for day-to-day riding around streets, paths and parks.
What we like here is the easy fit and low-fuss comfort. You get a dial adjust fitting system, a fully encompassing adjustable head fitting system, adjustable straps and locking strap adjusters, so it’s easier to get the helmet sitting snug and level. The light weight micro shell design and temperature regulating padding make it a practical pick for short rides, school commutes and casual weekend use.
This is the sort of helmet we’d recommend when you want clean urban styling, straightforward adjustment and solid value for everyday riding. It’s listed as ASN approved, which matters for Australian riders who need an approved bicycle helmet for riding on roads and paths. If you’re shopping for fast road training or more technical trail use, we’d point you to a more specialised lid, but for everyday urban riding this one keeps things simple.
XS fit for smaller heads
Sized for 50–54cm head circumference, making it a practical option for younger riders or adults who need a genuinely small fit.
Dial-adjust fit system
The rear dial makes it quick to fine-tune the fit so the helmet feels secure without a lot of trial and error.
Fully encompassing head fitting system
Designed to wrap the head for a snugger, more settled feel than a basic fixed cradle.
Light weight micro shell design
Helps keep the helmet easy to wear for everyday rides without the bulky feel of a heavier lid.
Temperature regulating padding
Adds day-to-day comfort for school runs, short commutes and casual recreational use.
Inlaid strap system
The straps are attached to the in-moulded EPS liner for a cleaner interior finish and fewer hard points inside the helmet.
Locking strap adjusters
Helps keep the strap position set once you’ve adjusted it properly.
Minimalist urban styling
A clean, contemporary look that suits commuter and casual riding better than a race-focused helmet shape.
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This helmet is XS only and designed for 50–54cm head circumference. Measure around the head just above the ears and about two finger-widths above the eyebrows, then use the rear dial to fine-tune the fit. It should sit level on the head rather than tipped back, and the straps should be adjusted so the helmet stays secure when fastened.
vs Bontrager Jet WaveCel Children’s Bike Helmet
The Bontrager is a more premium kids’ option with a stronger focus on advanced protection technology, but it is also heavier and more expensive.
vs Fox Racing Youth Mainframe Helmet
Fox’s Youth Mainframe makes more sense for young riders leaning towards trails, while the Pit is the simpler choice for urban and casual riding.
vs Nutcase Vio MIPS
The Nutcase Vio is a feature-rich commuter helmet with integrated lighting and MIPS, but it sits in a much higher price bracket and is a more complex option overall.
Check the shape as well as the measurement
A 50–54cm head measurement is the starting point, but head shape still matters. If your rider sits right at either end of the range, spend a minute balancing the dial and strap setup before making the final call on fit.
Best suited to short everyday rides
This style makes the most sense for school runs, local paths and casual commuting rather than long training rides or hard off-road use.
Straightforward for family use
Because the fit system is simple, this kind of helmet is easier to adjust properly when you’re setting up gear for a younger rider.
A value pick, not a premium-tech helmet
If you specifically want extra safety systems such as MIPS or added commuter features like built-in lights, you’ll want to step up to a higher-spec alternative.
Pit is an Australian helmet brand focused on accessible, everyday head protection for casual cycling and recreational use. The range seen in local retail channels centres on urban, youth and general-purpose helmets rather than high-performance racing products.
The brand is known for straightforward designs, adjustable fit systems and value-oriented pricing. Pit helmets are widely available through major Australian retail and marketplace channels, with models spanning smaller youth sizes through to larger adult fits.
