TestedHelmetsSpecialized Tactic 4
An attributed independent test record—not a TestedHelmets recommendation or safety guarantee.
- VT STAR score
- 8.55Lower is better; compare only within compatible test categories and methods
- Source star rating
- 5 of 5 starsThis summarizes the source result; it is not a customer review.
- Style
- Mountain
- Test year
- 2021
- Source-reported certifications
- CPSC, NTA 8776Not independently verified by TestedHelmets.
- Price when tested
- $110Price at time of testing
Buying status
No current retail offer is published for this helmet. The amount above is historical and may not reflect today’s price.
Source and freshness
Source: Virginia Tech Helmet Lab bicycle helmet ratings. Last checked . The promoted source snapshot was recorded .
Lower STAR score is better. Virginia Tech STAR results are category- and methodology-specific and should not be compared across categories without source support.
What this result tells you
It reports how this helmet performed within the source’s bicycle test methodology, category, and test period. It gives you evidence for comparing compatible records.
What it does not tell you
It does not establish fit, correct use, durability, current availability, current recall clearance, or whether the helmet will prevent an injury. A technology or certification label does not replace the complete result.
Fit, condition, and intended use
Use the manufacturer’s current sizing and intended-use guidance. A helmet should sit level, remain stable when fastened, and be replaced after a significant impact or when the manufacturer says its service life has ended. Unknown crash, ownership, storage, or modification history is a strong reason not to use a secondhand helmet.
Per-helmet recall clearance is not published in this evidence-only catalog. Verify the exact brand, model, version, model year, and size against current manufacturer and CPSC notices before buying or riding.
Before you buy
Verify the exact product, intended use, fit, condition, certifications, current recalls, and manufacturer instructions. No rating guarantees that a helmet will prevent injury.
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These are same-style records for comparison, not recommendations.
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