Smith Convoy vs Bern Allston

The Smith Convoy - Medium is widely considered to be a great Bike Helmet at its $60 budget. The Bern Allston, however, while also a good product at this price point, doesn't stack up against its competitors quite as well.

Switchback Travel, a source known for its hands-on testing and objective methodology, had good things to say about the Smith Convoy - Medium. It performed great in its "Best Mountain Bike Helmets of 2021" roundup and earned the "Best Budget Mountain Bike Helmet" title.

As for the Bern Allston - it impressed reviewers at Popular Mechanics, a trustworthy source that conducts solid hands-on testing. It did great in its "The Best Bike Helmets for Every Type of Cyclist" roundup - in fact, it earned its "Best for City Riders" title, which, on its own, indicates a certain level of quality.