Helmets anyone?
i was hoping someone could recommend me a decent looking helmet, im going to use it for commuting, general jackassery, and a big touring ride i'm going to be doing this summer
so comfort, a visor, and looks are all important to me so is price anyone? |
What price were you thinking?
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sub 80$
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I think fit is too important and you'd be better trying some at a bike shop.
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Bell metro is nice and simple looking, plus it has a little slot in the back to hold a light.
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I have a ****ing huge head. Most brands extra large size does not fit me :( I ended up buying a Giro for $25 that fits well but looks absolutely ******** on me. My head is so big for my body, plus the extra size of the helmet= me looking dumb. Everyone join me in buying the most ridiculous looking helmet you can find so that us with big heads can not feel ashamed! WOOT!
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Limar helmets are pretty slim looking.
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I don't wear them for touring, I get passed by joggers. The metro is a good looking modern helmet that is shaped for the kind of riding we do. I think if I didn't have an old Bell I would probably look for something with a hard shell like a Black Diamond climbing helmet, or a novelty carbon helmet.
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Oxymoron. I wear a helmet most of the time but I know it looks ***** and I have never seen a good looking helmet despite looking long and hard. Personally opinion I guess but I reckon if you wear a helmet you have to suck up the fact that you look like a bit of a prick.
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I would go to your LBS'es and try as many as possible.
buy the one that fits you best. Like TheBrick said: everybody (even TdF-riders ;-) ) looks, mmmhhh, how to say this.. not their best with a helmet. But that's NOT why you wear one. |
+1 on fit being the biggest deciding factor. It greatly effects comfort and safety.
Those with big heads should try the Bell Triton. |
Oh yeah I'll add my name to the list of fit is the most important thing, as with most things really. I think I read somewhere Bell are good for large heads in general?
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What I've heard is Bell is for round heads while Giro is for ovals. I thought my head was more oval until I tried some helmets. The Bell had a better fit (Bell Venture, ~35$). I think the Metro is just as ugly as other helmets.
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I wanted a helmet that went down the back of my head a little. I have a big melon, and my previous helmet perched on top like a mushroom cap. I went to my local shop and tried them all on. I settled on a Giro Xen.
It has a visor, but I find on my road bike when I'm in the drops it blocks my vision. Luckily it's removable. I take it off on my road bike, and put it on when I ride my mountain bike. |
Helmet rule. Purchase a helmet that costs at least what you think your heads estimated value is.
If you think your heads value is $80 or less then a sub $80 helmet will be fine. My heads value is at least $750,000 cause thats what my health insurance spent to remove a brain tumor. I purchase nice helmets but can't fine any that cost anywhere near the value of my head so I consider all of them to be cheap no matter what they cost. |
I like catlike helmets, had one when i lived in europe... dunno if they are available in the US though.
not to hijack, but what sort of brain tumor did you have? I work on models of glioblastoma multiforme... I am dong MRI on one right now... |
The Bell Citi. Looks virtually identical to the Metro, and the 08 models have the rear blinkie strip. You have your choice of colors from subdued matte's to Hi-vis orange or yellow. Most comfortable helmet I've ever gotten and it doesn't have that pointy "racer" look.
http://www.bellbikehelmets.com/produ....asp?prodID=10 |
i have a citi, and i hate it, its hot and uncomfortable
i think i need to suck it up and go try some on in store and just buy one in person :| and correct me if im wrong, but the more expensive the helmet, the less material, the less weight, less protection, and while all helmets must meet federal or w/e governing body standards, i would almost expect a cheaper bulky helmet to serve me better in an accident eh? |
Look at Bell. The Variant is a visored model and a pretty good fit. MSRP is $100 but I got one for half that at Dick's.
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I like my Bell Delirium:
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/....cfm?SKU=21137 In addition to fit, pay attention to how easy it is to adjust in the back. In colder weather, I may have alternating days where I do or don't wear a fleece skullcap under my helmet. I love how easy my Bell is to adjust tighter or looser depending on what's on my head each day. |
Independent testing has confirmed that almost all helmets do very well in a crash. More expensive helmets fared not better than cheap ones, but they did make their riders look a lot cooler while getting hit by a car. Your head is an investment that is worth putting some money into and looking decent can be important to some people. Do not buy a helmet based on price point but on fit. If an expensive helmet looks cool and cost a lot but fits poorly, it can fly off your head in an accident and generally not protect you nearly as well as a cheap good fitting helmet. Make sure you buy from a well know brand so that they meet all the crash standards!
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Originally Posted by positron
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I like catlike helmets, had one when i lived in europe... dunno if they are available in the US though.
not to hijack, but what sort of brain tumor did you have? I work on models of glioblastoma multiforme... I am dong MRI on one right now... I continue to ride bicycles because I enjoy it so much. |
Its good to hear a success story... Being in the field can get quite depressing at times, and I have had a number of friends succumb. All the best!
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ROBOTA by Garneau has large air vents. It is light and very comfortable for under $80.
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Originally Posted by n4zou
(Post 6830394)
Helmet rule. Purchase a helmet that costs at least what you think your heads estimated value is. If you think your heads value is $80 or less then a sub $80 helmet will be fine....
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