City helmet testBTWIN City CBH 900 - a lot weighs a lot

Barbara Merz-Weigandt

 · 21.06.2025

The Decathlon BTWIN City CBH 900 in the MYBIKE helmet test is not stingy with features. However, this is mainly reflected in the weight.
Photo: Matthias Borchers

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Sports equipment manufacturer Decathlon dispenses with an additional rotation system, but packs its BTWIN City CBH 900 helmet full of other features. This comes at the expense of weight. The Decathlon helmet also loses points in terms of ventilation and on the test bench.

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The BTWIN City CBH 900 in a practical check

In terms of features, the BTWIN clearly has the edge. It is the only helmet in the test with an integrated visor. Many spectacle wearers swear by it. The equipment package also includes (removable) ear pads. This may be a purchase criterion for frequent riders and commuters, especially in winter. Unfortunately, the workmanship is mediocre. The visor gets stuck when pushed, and one ear pad could no longer be attached during the test.

Many commuters appreciate an integrated visor and warming ear pads, especially in winter. Unfortunately, the workmanship on the BTWIN CBH 900 is not very high quality.Photo: Matthias BorchersMany commuters appreciate an integrated visor and warming ear pads, especially in winter. Unfortunately, the workmanship on the BTWIN CBH 900 is not very high quality.

The helmet padding on the inside is also quite large. The ventilation openings are rather small and only allow a little air to reach the head; they can also be completely closed using a slider. The helmet is therefore quite warm due to the opulent padding and low air supply.

Large helmet pads and small ventilation slits make the helmet very warm.Photo: Matthias BorchersLarge helmet pads and small ventilation slits make the helmet very warm.The ventilation openings on the Decathlon BTWIN City CBH 900 can also be completely closed.Photo: Matthias BorchersThe ventilation openings on the Decathlon BTWIN City CBH 900 can also be completely closed.

The helmet can be securely adjusted to the head using the dial. However, fine adjustment via the straps or the buckle is hardly possible.

An integrated LED rear light at the rear ensures good visibility. However, additional reflective elements have been omitted.

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Additional safety feature: the large rear light on the BTWIN City CBH 900 can be switched to two light modes and charged via USB.Photo: Matthias BorchersAdditional safety feature: the large rear light on the BTWIN City CBH 900 can be switched to two light modes and charged via USB.

The Decathlon BTWIN CBH 900 in the lab test

You have to pay around 110 euros for the BTWIN CBH 900 invest. In bench tests, it comes second to last in terms of both concussion risk and acceleration.

The values of all tested helmets at a glance:

The table shows the probability of a biker suffering an average concussion in the fall scenario we simulated.Photo: MYBIKE MagazinThe table shows the probability of a biker suffering an average concussion in the fall scenario we simulated.

In terms of acceleration values, i.e. the forces still acting on the head in the event of an impact, the Decathlon helmet is in second last place with 123.7 g.

The acceleration values of the cycle helmets in the test. The standard is 250 g.Photo: MYBIKE MagazinThe acceleration values of the cycle helmets in the test. The standard is 250 g.

Info & Price Decathlon BTWIN CBH 900

  • Price: 109,99 Euro >> available here
  • Weight: 557 gram
  • SizesM/55-59, L/59-62 cm
  • made inChina
  • Colours: black, white
  • Rotation system: -
  • EquipmentUSB rear light, visor, removable ear pads, closable ventilation openings
  • Info: decathlon.com

Measured values

  • Acceleration (g): 123,7
  • Concussion risk: 31 %

Evaluation and grade

Rating and grade BTWIN City CBH 800Photo: MYBIKE MagazinRating and grade BTWIN City CBH 800

Barbara Merz-Weigandt

Barbara Merz-Weigandt

Editor-in-Chief

Barbara Merz-Weigandt, editor-in-chief of MYBIKE, the magazine for dedicated everyday and touring cyclists, lives on Lake Starnberg. Her great passion: travelling. She has crossed the Alps by touring bike - on the Via Claudia Augusta, the Ciclovia Munich-Venezia and the Alpe-Adria cycle path. She has explored the islands of Croatia and the Lycian coast by motorised sailboat and bike, and has travelled to all the Balearic and Canary Islands by bike. Her favourite place to ride her mountain bike is on the trails in the Bavarian Alps, the Dolomites or on La Palma.

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