According to the needs of different customers, the helmet also has some other functions. For example, some helmets are specially designed for horse-tailed riders, with hair holes left at the back of the helmets. Some models of helmets are equipped with removable goggles to form more dynamic airflow to protect the eyes from strong sunlight. Some washable corduroy fabric or anti-microbial padding can better keep the helmet clean and more comfortable to wear.

The reason for wearing riding helmets is very simple and important - to protect the head and reduce injuries. According to relevant data, 75% of the more than 500 bicycle fatalities each year are caused by fatal head injuries. Medical research has found that wearing helmets on bicycles can prevent 85% of head injuries, and greatly reduce the degree of injury and accident mortality. Half-helmeted riding helmets are divided into road dedicated helmets (without brims), road and mountain dual-use helmets (with removable brims), etc.