helmets

[surgtech1956]

I need to buy a new helmet. I see very inexpensive ones and very expensive. What's a good 'average' price? Any brand better than another? Thanks ladies.

[DirtDiva]

Go for one that fits your head well and looks okay on!

[KnottedYet]

They all have to meet the same safety standards, so price becomes a matter of brand/style.

Our bike club sells helmets for $10. Police depts often do that kind of thing, too. SKnot and I have odd shaped heads (kinda streamlined: long front to back, narrower than average side to side) and have good luck with Bell brand helmets. I'd say ours cost about $30-$40.

[SadieKate]

Read this: http://www.helmets.org/helmet07.htm

Then find one that fits right. Everyone's noggin is different and different brands fit different shaped heads. Consider the number of vents depending on your climate.