Protection, Proven
PIKIO Si OBLIK combines OBLIK impact management technology with a lightweight, aerodynamic design, backed by #1 results in Virginia Tech’s independent helmet testing.
PIKIO Si OBLIK: The Safest Bike Helmet According to Virginia Tech
What is Virginia Tech Bicycle Helmet Ratings?
Virginia Tech’s Bicycle Helmet Rating system identifies which helmets best reduce concussion risk. Our helmet, the PIKIO Si OBLIK, sits at the top as the safest bike helmet according to their independent testing.
Why PIKIO Si OBLIK Ranks #1
PIKIO Si OBLIK achieved a STAR score of 4.61, the lowest score ever recorded among the bicycle helmets evaluated by Virginia Tech Helmet Ratings. Because lower STAR scores indicate better protection, PIKIO Si OBLIK earned the #1 position in their independent testing.
| Rank | Helmet | STAR Score | Weight (Size Medium) |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | PIKIO Si OBLIK | 4.61 | 279g |
| #6 | POC Cytal | 7.51 | 320g |
| #10 | P2R A20 MIPS | 8.14 | 275g |
| #11 | MET TRENTA 3K CARBON MIPS (2025) | 8.20 | 260g |
| #13 | GIRO ARIES SPHERICAL | 8.40 | 265g |
| #15 | SWEET PROTECTION FALCONER 2VI MIPS | 8.45 | 285g |
| #19 | SPECIALIZED PREVAIL 3 | 8.64 | 290g |
What does the STAR score mean?
Virginia Tech's STAR evaluation measures a helmet's performance across a series of controlled impact tests designed to represent real-world bicycle crashes. Lower STAR scores indicate better overall protection, meaning the helmet is predicted to reduce a rider's risk of concussion more effectively.
This makes PIKIO Si OBLIK's 4.61 STAR score particularly significant. The next-highest-ranked road helmet in the comparison scored 7.51 — meaning our helmet's score is nearly 40% lower.
