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Old 01-26-12 | 09:47 AM
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Road helmets for big heads

Hi all,

I searched the forum for helmets for big heads but came up nothing. Perhaps I didn't put right keywords. Anyway, do y'all know which helmets can fit people with hat size of 7 3/4-8?

I did some research and apparently Bontrager Quantum has XL size. However, I do not like its minimum vents. Right now, I am using a Large Gire Atmos without inside padding and I am still not comfortable.
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Old 01-26-12 | 10:13 AM
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Take a look at the Specialized Echelon, it comes in XL.
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Old 01-26-12 | 10:15 AM
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The Limar Ultralight 104 runs pretty large. I had to send mine back because it was far too big. I think it was a large. I wear an Ionos now, but I forget what size it is.
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Old 01-26-12 | 10:49 AM
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Just checked both Specialized Echelon and Limar Ultralight 104. Their XL size are only 62cm max. About the same as my Giro Atmos. Any more suggestion?
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Old 01-26-12 | 11:08 AM
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My Bell Alchera in a large fits my 7 3/4 head and it's very comfortable.
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Old 01-26-12 | 11:26 AM
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I like the Lazer Helium for my giant head. The XL size goes to 65cm. Kinda pricey, but that's the price you pay for the large brain case.
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Old 01-26-12 | 11:59 AM
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my large Bell Volt fits my 7 7/8 noggin.
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Old 01-26-12 | 01:03 PM
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Tried Bell Volt and it is still too small.

Seems like Lazer has several models (not Helium) that have XL size. I will check them out. Thanks!
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Old 01-26-12 | 10:25 PM
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Old 01-26-12 | 10:40 PM
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I wear 7 1/2 hat size and a large belt volt is huge on me. I think it would work for u as well.
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Old 01-27-12 | 02:22 AM
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I'm a 7 1/2 hat size and wear a large LAS Victory comfortably. Expensive, but a great lid.
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Old 01-27-12 | 03:01 AM
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I like the Lazer Helium for my giant head. The XL size goes to 65cm. Kinda pricey, but that's the price you pay for the large brain case.
+1. The XL is cavernous. Perfect for the truly big head!
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Old 01-29-12 | 06:20 AM
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If you have a specialized dealer around check out the the Specialized MAX. Part of their recreational series but does not look too bad and is well ventilated. Only helmet I've worn that I did not have to remove the pads. Actually, I can wear a fleece balaclava underneath and I still have extra room. Having said that, I'd like to check out the Lazer Helium
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Old 01-29-12 | 07:30 AM
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I have a ginormous noggin too - Tried a large Giro Atmos and it was too tight. Then I got the Spesh Propero II. The large is plenty big, 57 - 63cm, and very very comfy.


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Old 01-29-12 | 11:55 AM
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Just a follow up to my previous post

just looked at my Specialized Max and it is a size XXL/56-64 cm and weighs 382g (not light). looks quite a bit like the propero
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This should do it.

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Old 01-29-12 | 12:05 PM
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Bell XLV
This extra large size helmet fits heads 58-65cm in circumference
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Old 01-29-12 | 12:32 PM
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I have the same issue. The following work well. I really liked the LAS and S-works over the Laser based on comfort (personal preferences).

LAS Squalo - XL covers to 63cm.
Specialized S-Works Prevail - L covers to 63cm.
Laser Helium - XL/XXL covers to 64cm.
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Old 01-29-12 | 03:31 PM
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I have always had trouble buying any type of headgear due to the size of my head and I found a Limar 911 helmet at a local shop. It fits quite comfortably and looks pretty good as well.
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It isn't the lightest one out there but it sure makes MY head happy.

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Old 01-30-12 | 06:08 AM
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I have a 7 5/8 an love the Lazer Helium........best retention system and very comfortable. Had Giro Atmos and Ionos and not as good.
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Here is a good one

https://www.google.com/imgres?q=kazoo...1t:429,r:0,s:0
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Old 02-06-12 | 04:47 PM
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Just bought a Louis Garneau X-Lite Helmet. Finally a light weight helmet for us with Kazoo sized heads!

Weighs 225g on the US postal scale!
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