Road Cycling - Vented Helmets?

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navyasw02
07-10-09, 12:01 PM
I've currently got a lower end Giro "Sport" helmet and I find my head getting hot. It's not unbearable, but it does feel like I've got a hat on. I live in a very moderate Central CA climate, so the heat is never unbearable, but I'm just wondering if getting a better vented helmet like the Atmos would be worth it to improve comfort and thereby "improve" performance. Any thoughts?

bdcheung
07-10-09, 12:04 PM
look for helmets with big rear vents
pdedes
07-10-09, 02:50 PM
my personal fave is the MET Estro, but the atmos is a worthy consideration if it fits..

mrvrsick
07-10-09, 04:47 PM
Riding faster = More wind!! :)
But seriously, I got a BELL that fit my head very well after trying some old Giro, felt much more comfortable, although it was mostly due to fit, but it did vent better.
navyasw02
07-10-09, 05:02 PM
Anybody bought stuff off bikebling.com? I found an Ionos for about the same price as the Atmos.
admcptch
07-10-09, 07:15 PM
Lazer O2 Road.

I have one. Much cooler than old Bell.

$100.
BarracksSi
07-10-09, 08:33 PM
OP, if you can try on some helmets to see that they're comfortable, it'll be a lot easier to pick one out.

Agreed on the big rear vents recommendation. Half of good ventilation is getting air out of the helmet.
bkrownd
07-10-09, 08:49 PM
Don't just look at the holes - actually give it a test ride. You can't determine anything about airflow by just looking at it.
navyasw02
07-10-09, 11:02 PM
OP, if you can try on some helmets to see that they're comfortable, it'll be a lot easier to pick one out.

Agreed on the big rear vents recommendation. Half of good ventilation is getting air out of the helmet.

Yea I noticed mine doesnt have much in the back, which is probably why its not the greatest for cooling.
NCH
07-10-09, 11:48 PM
Bell Sweep R is a goodin'