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maltess2 06-29-16 08:13 AM

Using a helmet for the first time, adjusting
 
Hello, I trying different helmets and I find them a little heavy in the fore front, a bit annoying, like I am holding the hemet a little bit. Is this normal? should I look for a helmet without that feeling? maybe I am not adjusting the helmets well.

ARPRINCE 06-29-16 09:04 AM

There is usually a knob at the back that tightens the helmet wrt the circumference of your head OR maybe the helmets you are trying is too big for you. They come in different sizes as well S-M-L ((i.e Giro).

RoadGuy 06-29-16 09:33 AM

I've noticed that different brands of helmets fit different shaped heads. It's not just the size you need to take notice of, it's the internal shape as well.

Seems like you're saying that the helmet feels front heavy to you. That's not always the fitting, sometimes that's the enormous plastic visor that some helmets come with.

goenrdoug 06-29-16 09:47 AM

make sure you're not wearing it backwards. seriously.

maltess2 06-29-16 09:47 AM

I am using the wheel and these are road helmets with no visor, it must be a fit issue

Frank72 06-29-16 11:42 AM

Glad to hear your using a helmet now. When I see people biking without a helmet I cringe! Last year I had a crash and if I hadn't had a helmet on I'm sure I would of been seriously injured or worse.

Garfield Cat 06-29-16 11:59 AM

The more expensive helmets have more adjustments for head size and shapes. Mine is the old Catlike Whisper but the new Mixino is even better for adjustments.

My two Catlike helmets are light as a feather and adjustments for my fit as good as the Giro that I also have.


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