Road Helmets for MTB - shud be OK - right ?
06-15-06, 08:15 AM
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 289
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Road Helmets for MTB - shud be OK - right ?
I am buying a new helmet and I prefer the look of the helmets specified as road, as compared with MTB specified helmets which mainly seem to have those visors on the front. I also intend to use it for road riding also...
Am I right in thinking it doesn't really matter, if it's a good helmet for road should also be good for MTB ? right ?
At the end of the day if you land on yr head whether road or mud the helmet should do the same job.
In fact I would assume if anything road helmets should be stronger as the road is harder than mud and yr likely going faster...
Am I right in thinking it doesn't really matter, if it's a good helmet for road should also be good for MTB ? right ?
At the end of the day if you land on yr head whether road or mud the helmet should do the same job.
In fact I would assume if anything road helmets should be stronger as the road is harder than mud and yr likely going faster...
06-15-06, 08:23 AM
#2
later
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 2,471
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
I think they go through the exact same testing procedures for safety, so you should be fine.
edit: in fact, i see tons of guys at my mtb races wearing Grio Atmos' and Catlike Kompacts.
edit: in fact, i see tons of guys at my mtb races wearing Grio Atmos' and Catlike Kompacts.
06-15-06, 08:34 AM
#3
DNPAIMFB
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Cowtown, AB
Posts: 4,655
Bikes: Titus El Guapo, Misfit diSSent, Cervelo Soloist Carbon, Wabi Lightning, et al.
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
+1 for the Catlike Kompact. Super light, amazing ventilation and very stable. It's also got a great euro-trash colour scheme! 
06-15-06, 08:38 AM
#4
later
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 2,471
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
One kid at my race a few weeks ago was wearing a white Kompact with the WC stripes down the middle.. ahhhhhh, looked so nice!
too bad they are crazy expensive and are hard to find in North America.
too bad they are crazy expensive and are hard to find in North America.
06-15-06, 08:43 AM
#5
Throw the stick!!!!
Yup, you will be fine with a road helmet. I use the Atmos from time to time on my mountain bike with no problems. Personally I can't stand riding with a visor.
__________________
I may be fat but I'm slow enough to make up for it.
06-15-06, 09:23 AM
#6
Moar cowbell
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: The 509
Posts: 12,481
Bikes: Bike list is not a resume. Nobody cares.
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 29 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 6 Times
in
5 Posts
If you look closely, a lot of mountain helmets ARE road helmets with a visor attached. Construction is exactly the same for both.
__________________
RST Suspension | Canfield Bikes | 7iDP Protection | Maxxis | Renthal | Hayes | VonZipper Optics | GoPro
Originally Posted by Mark Twain
"Don't argue with stupid people; they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience."
06-15-06, 11:43 AM
#7
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Toronto
Posts: 4,063
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
If you're an XC racing type it's all good.
Try to stay out of the dirtjump park and off the DH course with this look though.
Try to stay out of the dirtjump park and off the DH course with this look though.
06-15-06, 12:04 PM
#8
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 1,398
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Visor = eye protection ...
Originally Posted by LowCel
Yup, you will be fine with a road helmet. I use the Atmos from time to time on my mountain bike with no problems. Personally I can't stand riding with a visor.
Just a heads up.
06-15-06, 12:26 PM
#9
Throw the stick!!!!
Originally Posted by willtsmith_nwi
After a nasty crash, I discovered that the visor double as an eye protector. If you come down hard on top of your head and plow, the visor will pop down over your peepers. This is a good thing even if you're wearing eyewear.
Just a heads up.
Just a heads up.
__________________
I may be fat but I'm slow enough to make up for it.
06-15-06, 12:33 PM
#10
Luggite
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 1,906
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
The visor on my Bell Influx II helmet ($60, REI) is made to snap off & on. I liked the vents best on this helmet & since I ride both mtn & road, it made the best choice. Like the price too.
06-15-06, 12:55 PM
#11
Throw the stick!!!!
Originally Posted by bsyptak
The visor on my Bell Influx II helmet ($60, REI) is made to snap off & on.
__________________
I may be fat but I'm slow enough to make up for it.
06-15-06, 01:45 PM
#12
later
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 2,471
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
Originally Posted by LowCel
Unfortunately visor's lead to me having a stiff neck from riding.
06-15-06, 04:49 PM
#13
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: colonial heights Va
Posts: 1,200
Bikes: Devinci Guzzler, 04 Canadian version
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I use a Louis gearneau Tbone which is a road helmet for mountain bike riding. got it at Nashbar for $40
06-15-06, 06:52 PM
#14
Flatland hack
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Nowhere near the mountains :/
Posts: 3,228
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I tried my helmet without the visor...looks like a bubble without it.
06-16-06, 11:11 AM
#15
Shredding Grandma!
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: So Cal
Posts: 4,803
Bikes: I don't own any bikes
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 46 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
OK I know it maybe fredwina like... but I have 3 helmets, all the same (Giro Havoc) just different colors I use for both road and MTB alike. I like the fit, the look and the visor. Can't stand having the sun in my eyes so I must have a visor. I really don't think it matters just as long as you wear one.
