Originally Posted by
zoltani
Comfort is directly related to ventilation especially on longer rides, such as a tour. I would never get the helmet above (bern) for a tour, you would be dying, and then never wear the damn thing. Just go to your LBS and try some on. We cannot tell you which will feel best, and looks are subjective.
Trek makes a nice all black helmet for about $50 with good ventilation.
I have a Bern Baker and I don't sweat anymore than I do with my well ventilated Giro road helmet. I also don't feel hotter with the Bern. Seems to be fine for me.