BTR Waterproof Helmet Cover Review
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Gear guide by the Mobile Bike Mechanic team, with input from James Thornton
A helmet cover is not exciting kit, but for wet UK commuting it is one of the cheapest accessories that can make a ride noticeably less grim.
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Quick verdict
The BTR Waterproof Hi Vis Cycling Helmet Cover makes sense if you commute in rain, ride after dark, or want one cheap item that improves both comfort and visibility. It is not a replacement for lights or a proper waterproof jacket, but it is a strong little supporting piece.
BTR Waterproof Hi Vis Cycling Helmet Cover
£9.99
Best for riders with vented helmets who want to keep rain out and add a bright reflective surface high up in traffic.
Available at time of writing
What we like
- High visibility position: because it sits on your helmet, it is visible above many car bonnets and parked cars.
- Waterproofing where helmets are weakest: it stops rain dropping straight through vents.
- Simple value: at £9.99 at the time of writing, it is a low-cost wet-weather upgrade.
- Colour choice: the scraped Shopify data shows several colours, but yellow and orange make most sense for road use.
If you need the helmet as well
The BTR cover is only a cover. If your helmet is old, crashed, cracked or badly fitting, replace the helmet first and treat the cover as an add-on.
Specialized Align 2 Mips Helmet Medium/Large - HYPRVIZ Yellow/Black Reflective
£39.95
A high-visibility Specialized MIPS helmet from Cycle Store. A better safety-led purchase than putting a cover over an old or poor-fitting helmet.
Watch-outs
- Check fit on unusually large MTB helmets or helmets with big peaks.
- It can reduce helmet ventilation, which is useful in winter but warm in summer.
- It does not replace legal front and rear lights.
- If you only ride fair-weather weekends, you probably do not need it.
Who should buy it
Buy it if you ride to work, do school runs by bike, ride through winter, or have ever arrived with rain running through your helmet vents. Skip it if your helmet is already a closed aero shell, if you never ride in rain, or if your first safety upgrade should really be lights.
FAQs
Does the BTR helmet cover fit every helmet?
It should fit many standard vented cycling helmets, but very large MTB helmets, helmets with peaks, or unusually shaped aero helmets need a fit check.
Can I use a helmet cover instead of bike lights?
No. A reflective helmet cover helps visibility, but you still need proper front and rear lights when riding in darkness or poor visibility.