There is no link between the price of cycle helmets and the protection they offer, researchers have found.

Thirty popular models sold in Britain were tested at Imperial College London.

A £50 Tactic MIPS helmet by Specialized got the best mark of 4.84 out of five.

Average price of the helmets was £56.62, with some costing up to £130. All met the EN1078 minimum safety standard.

The study is believed to be the first of its kind and took into account different types of impact.

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