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Old 04-04-17 | 06:17 PM
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martianone
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Originally Posted by coupster
Helmet makers use different shape molds, kind of like shoe lasts. Some are round, some are oval. I have a somewhat large head 23" (58cm) but its more oval than round. Giro's are the only helmets that I have found that comfortably fit. Others manufacturers were just too round; tight front to back, loose side to side. Go to a couple of LBS and try different mfg's., eventually you'll find one that just feels right.
Yes, exactly !
Have a fat & round head, took me a while to figure this out.
An oval just does not feel good.
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