Helmet recommendations needed [Archive] - Women's Cycling Discussion Forums

Hi Ho Silver

07-18-2011, 06:51 AM

Okay, it has been over 100 degrees here every day since I got my new bike. Of course, the new bike still demands to be ridden - regardless of the temperature! For the most part, I can cope with the heat, but when I'm climbing a hill (...got lots of those here in Austin...) the extra exertion causes my temperature to really spike and I can barely cope.

Since I refuse to accept that I may be a wimp, I'm partially blaming the problem on poor ventilation by my old Giro Gila helmet. I've read a lot of good reviews about the Giro Ionos ( http://www.giro.com/us_en/products/cycling-helmets.html?gclid=CP-X18iCi6oCFZFY7AodI3ZRxQ ) , and the Specialized S-Works and Propero ( http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCEqProductList.jsp?sid=2011EquipHelmetRoad&pscid=1009&scid=1018 ) look like they would be well ventilated. Anyone have any experience with these models?

I'm open to suggestions, but I have found that Bell helmets just don't fit me -they seem to be made for round heads, and I have a sorta oblong head. Thanks.

Blueberry

07-18-2011, 07:33 AM

We've been happy with this one (http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCEqProduct.jsp?spid=58624&gold_ses=). Reasonable price, reasonably cool, and DH has cracked three of them in nasty crashes and lived to tell the tale.

ridebikeme

07-18-2011, 08:32 AM

While most people think that the northeast isn't all that hot; we have had quite a few days this summer. So I can confidently give you some suggestions, and perhaps you can compare them with others.

We stock Louis Garneau helmets in the shop, switched from Giro 7-8 years ago and have had GREAT results. With that said, the top two this season has been the Quartz(which is being worn in the pro ranks) and the Diamond. The Quartz sells for $140 with 23 vents,and the Diamond sells for $190 and has 47 vents. I own both of these, and can honesly say that they are very comfy and breath well.

Good luck in your search, and hopefully the weather cools down a bit for you!:rolleyes:

http://chasecyclery.blogspot.com

OakLeaf

07-18-2011, 08:39 AM

I have a Spec' Echelon. Obviously it's not identical to the Propero, but the venting is very similar.

For an inexpensive helmet it sure seems "race-y," in that over about 20 mph it vents superbly, but at slow speeds (like climbing hills when I really want the ventilation), not so much.

It's not bad - I once had a motorcycle helmet that was just an oven, and it's nothing like that - but if you're specifically looking at venting for climbing, I'm not sure I'd recommend the Echelon. But it might turn out that the subtle differences in the Propero's vents make a lot of difference, too.

I've got a "long oval" Shoei head too, and Spec' helmets fit me much better than Giro. I don't think I've even tried a Bell on since the early '80s when that was all there was...

I'm intrigued by the looks of Catlike helmets. Most of my Floridian friends wear LG or Uvex, so that's something to think about too.

I'd also add that my last helmet was a Giro in the $200 range - a Pneumo maybe? - and it was about 20% more comfortable than either the $40 Serfas I wore before that, or the $60 Spec' I'm wearing now. I have a feeling that bici helmets are similar to moto helmets - or fine wines - you do get what you pay for, but once you've reached a basic level, the price increases logarithmically against the comfort. :p

zoom-zoom

07-18-2011, 08:49 AM

My hubby has a Laser helmet...I think my next helmet will be one of those. It is crazy vented. My $100 Bell array helmet is decent, but still pretty low-rent and the fit isn't great.

Owlie

07-18-2011, 08:59 AM

I'm buying a Giro next time, since DBF's Atmos fits my head better than my current Bell. Probably an Atmos, since I need the vents--I have really thick hair.

Eden

07-18-2011, 09:56 AM

I totally love my Specialized Prevail- it is super, super light and fits very nicely- no hot spots at all! My only wish would be that the straps were more adjustable. The sidestraps don't have any adjustment and for my small head they just barely work. It is a bit pricey too - I don't know if I'd have sprung for it if I had had to pay full retail.

Hi Ho Silver

07-18-2011, 10:36 AM

I have a Spec' Echelon. Obviously it's not identical to the Propero, but the venting is very similar.

For an inexpensive helmet it sure seems "race-y," in that over about 20 mph it vents superbly, but at slow speeds (like climbing hills when I really want the ventilation), not so much.

It's not bad - I've had a motorcycle helmet that was just an oven, and it's nothing like that - but if you're specifically looking at venting for climbing, I'm not sure I'd recommend the Echelon. But it might turn out that the subtle differences in the Propero's vents make a lot of difference, too.

I've got a "long oval" Shoei head too, and Spec' helmets fit me much better than Giro. I don't think I've even tried a Bell on since the early '80s when that was all there was...

I'm intrigued by the looks of Catlike helmets. Most of my Floridian friends wear LG or Uvex, so that's something to think about too.

I'd also add that my last helmet was a Giro in the $200 range - a Pneumo maybe? - and it was about 20% more comfortable than either the $40 Serfas I wore before that, or the $60 Spec' I'm wearing now. I have a feeling that bici helmets are similar to moto helmets - or fine wines - you do get what you pay for, but once you've reached a basic level, the price increases logarithmically against the comfort. :p

You raise a good point about ventilation being a function of speed. I wonder if MTB helmets are designed for better ventilation at slow speeds. Any idea about that?

Thanks for the "heads up" about Spec helmets fitting oblong heads better.

I'll have to google "Catlike" helmets. Haven't heard of them before.

Thanks for all the info.

Hi Ho Silver

07-18-2011, 10:39 AM

Hi Ho Silver

07-18-2011, 10:47 AM

I have a Giro Atmose helmet. It's well vented, but too round. The thing leave dents in my forehead the moment I put it on. Ugh.

My next helmet will (probably) be the Trek Women's Circuit helmet. I tried one on in the local store, and it fit! Couldn't believe how comfortable it was. Guess I'm also an oblong head, though I never thought of it that way. The atmos bulges at the sides of my head and I have to over-tighten to compensate.

http://store.trekbikes.com/jump.jsp?itemID=2554&itemType=PRODUCT&path=1%2C2%2C15%2C403%2C405&iProductID=2554&bShopOnline=1

A very pretty color too. But I do love teal.

Actually, that helmet's teal accents would match my new bike very very well! Argh, how to decide between good ventilation and "lookin good"? Have you tried this model out?

westtexas

07-18-2011, 11:22 AM

I just got a helmet made by Kask - it's the EVO, I think. They are 100% Italian made. I love it. It's super comfortable and well ventilated. It's about as light as the Atmos and the price was right. Plus, it came in pink. The Giro helmets and the Bell helmets don't fit my head so I gave this one a chance and because it's very adjustable in the back, I have found it to be the most comfortable helmet I've ever had.

ridebikeme

07-18-2011, 01:16 PM

I have not worn the Quartz on my mtn bike yet, but I have used it quite a bit with beginner road rides. ( groups riding quite often below 10 MPH) I find the helmet cool and comfortable, and like others have mentioned... more expensive helmets are cooler and often times more comfortable. Although of course the most important feature is FIT.

When I switched the helmet line at the shop, I was coming from a Giro Pnemo... which I loved. Although that was very short lived when I bought a Louis Garneau... it was much cooler and fit better. But of course, we all have different head shapes, so find something that fits you!

colorisnt

07-18-2011, 03:49 PM

I badly wanted another Trek helmet, but I will preface this with saying, I couldn't buy one because the redesign of those models no longer fits my head properly. I have a small, shallow head apparently and the redesigned venting (while better they say) made the helmet fit deeper. Other than that, I will say that it was the best ventilated helmet I ever owned and I loved it dearly. However, it was not meant to be this time.

Aggie_Ama

07-18-2011, 04:59 PM

I think the Atmos is well ventilating, just didn't fit my head. I was told Bell's for round heads, Giro for more oval. I got the dents in my forehead and a headache every ride. I have a Specialized Echelon, it is okay not as good as my Bell but pretty light for the price. I HATE that it doesn't allow me to stick my ponytail through. I seriously thought this was a stupid marketing scheme until I tried it, no hair on my neck in Texas makes me a happy girl.

My husband loves his Specialized Prevail which is just a slight upgrade of the S-Works. He said it really is cooler and lighter than anything he has used.

I don't know for sure that anyone in Austin (I am from the area) stocks Catlike helmets. Louis Garneau I know you can get, just not sure where. Bicycle Sport Shop sells Bell, Giro and Specialized. They're the only shop I use regularly enough to know their brands by heart. Happy hunting!

pll

07-18-2011, 05:06 PM

Just in case it is of interest to anyone reading this thread, Competitive Cyclist has a couple of Giro models on sale (http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CCY?start=0&sort=priority+asc%2Cscore+desc&OPTION=SOLR_SEARCH_SPECIAL_PRODUCT&PAGE=SEARCH_SOLR_RESULTS&MODE=SPECIALS&fq=product_type%3AApparel&fq=onsale%3Atrue&alt_title=Apparel+Sale&facet.field=site&facet.field=brand&facet.field=component_type&facet.field=apparel_type&facet.field=accessory_type&facet.field=gender&facet.field=review_type&facet.field=size&rows=15&start=0&fq=apparel_type%3AHelmets) -- a few days ago they were even cheaper (they have a deal every day of the Tour de France).

smittykitty

07-18-2011, 07:21 PM

Bikes can be so demanding sometimes. Its very thoughtful of you to take it out for a ride!

No advice here on keeping cool. The weather man just announced that we have had a total of 78 minutes. Yes, thats a total of 78 minutes of summer this year!!! Let's trade a little weather!

Just call me Cool, Cool Kitty

DarcyInOregon

07-18-2011, 07:39 PM

The helmet I love to wear hasn't been mentioned yet. It is more pricey, but I have three of them now, purchased on sale. The helmet is the Rudy Project Sterling: http://www.e-rudy.com/index_inner.php?group_id=3&cat_id=88

My Madone is orange and yellow. I wear the Rudy Sterling helmet that is yellow and blue when I ride my Madone, which is my primary bike, and members of my training groups tell me I am visible for a long distance, even when I am in the shade of trees or it is raining.

There is a pink version for those of you with pink bikes.

The Rudy Project Sterling is the best helmet I've owned, fits well, adjusts well, ventilates well, and protects well.

macski

07-18-2011, 09:37 PM

I have the Giro Atmos and I love it - very light and well ventilated. My partner has the Ionos and he loves that. Both are better ventilated than any other helmets we've had before. But as others have observed, you need to get one that fits your head.

Giro works well for me - I also have had Giro ski helmets.

Catrin

07-19-2011, 04:36 AM

Giro/Bell are just too round for me. I like Uvex helmets for road riding - and it is a mountain bike helmet with the visor.

The nice thing about my Uvex is there are lots of vents, and also there is netting underneath the vents in the front of the helmet to prevent bugs from getting inside :cool: If I can find a link to my Uvex helmet I will post it tonight. It was a little expensive, around $120, but it is the best helmet I've had for the road to date. I do like the visor, which is the main reason I use mtn. bike helmets for road riding.

Ritamarie

07-19-2011, 02:22 PM

Do helmets come in women specific fit, or just women's specific styling?

I'm in the market too since I cracked mine a few weeks ago!

nscrbug

07-19-2011, 02:40 PM

Do helmets come in women specific fit, or just women's specific styling?

I'm in the market too since I cracked mine a few weeks ago!

There are a few women's helmets on the market, but I have found most of them to be "one size fits all" and the ones that I've tried are all too small for my big head. The very first helmet I bought, was a Women's Giro Skyla and it ended up being too tight on me. Now I just buy a unisex helmet in a size medium, and I'm good.

Aggie_Ama

07-19-2011, 09:31 PM

I found WSD means they make sure there is a hole for the pontail. Although my Bell Sweep is unisex and has it. My Specialized Echelon does not but I have seen it on the WSD Trek and Specialized helmets.

Uvex sent my friend a new helmet (no charge to him) when he wrecked hard. He had serious injuries and was in ICU but has recovered fully. That is a testament to their helmets because he went off a blind 3' concrete drop. He broke multiple bones in his face and had some brain swelling but he made a full recovery with minimal therapy needed (mostly speech after breaking his jaw). Seem like a good company. I *think* Hammerhead Bikes or maybe Monkey Wrench sell them in Austin. I know he races for Monkey Wrench.

ehirsch83

07-20-2011, 06:00 AM

I've used Giro (atmos) LG (Diamond) and now I have a Laser. I have to say the Laser is my favorite, I am in Central Fl and it vents great- I love the adjustability on the top, so it tightens throughout the helmet and it is really comfy.

I will have to say that I did like the LG more then the Giro and I had multiples of both helmets.

I really think you need to try them on though, because everyone's heads are shaped differently and not every helmet will fit every head correctly.

My SO rides in a Rudy project and he loves his helmet, he doesn't use anything else.

OakLeaf

07-20-2011, 08:26 AM

Wikipedia has a summary of sexual dimorphism in human skulls (https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/Human_skull#Sexual_dimorphism). Short version: there are statistical differences, but the dimensions we're talking about here - "long oval" vs. "round oval" - are not known to differ by sex. So other than the pony tail holes (which aren't a unique need of women, either), there's no reason for men's helmet shells to be shaped different from women's. We may have to adjust our straps differently, though.

Maybe the LBS you visited needs to stock some more helmets that use the "long oval" Shoei shape ...

goldfinch

07-20-2011, 08:20 PM

I would like a high viz green or yellow helmet but have yet been able to find one. You would think high visibility would be a desirable characteristic.

Velocivixen

07-20-2011, 09:57 PM

I just read good things about the Bell Muni & Arella (women's version). Lots of vents, optional attachment points for lights & mirror, visor & $65!

Velocivixen

07-20-2011, 09:58 PM

@goldfinch the Bell Muni comes in high vis yellow.

Catrin

07-21-2011, 03:45 AM

I just read good things about the Bell Muni & Arella (women's version). Lots of vents, optional attachment points for lights & mirror, visor & $65!

I had the Bell Arella - just didn't fit. The problem, for me, is the ability to adjust the straps are limited to three "settings" - there is no dial adjuster in the back because of the Flea Lights that are installed where the adjuster is normally found. So if one of those 3 settings fit you then you are golden. For me, it didn't work and I gave the helmet to Winding Road. It fits her perfectly :) So try them on - and if you can't find where it adjusts then ask LBS staff. I had to for the Arella :o

I didn't realize at the time that the Bell/Giro helmets didn't really fit my head well anyway, not until I tried the Uvex - I had figured a helmet is a helmet is a...

Love my Uvex and Fox Flux helmets - I scored the latter in a raffle :D

OakLeaf

07-21-2011, 04:08 AM

Rudy Project Sterling (http://www.rudyprojectusa.com/index_inner.php?group_id=3&cat_id=112) also comes in hi-viz. Pricey, though.

tzvia

07-21-2011, 08:18 PM

I wear a L.A.S. Istrion helmet while road riding, and a Specialized Vice helmet for MTB and commuting. Both do very well in the venting department. But I also found that the large vents let the sun beat down on my hair, making my head hot, so I wear a white headsweats under the helmet always. It sounds counter-intuitive, but having that white cap on really reflects the sun's heat but I don't feel it impeding the airflow. And it really wicks away the sweat from my brow, cooling it and stopping my sweat from running into my eyes.

That Specialized helmet, though heavy (it's an all-mountain helmet) really does an amazing job in the heat. I've ridden on my 34lb commuter in 102f heat and my head is about the only part of my body that is not cooking. When the time comes that I retire that L.A.S., as good as it is, I am going to look into a Specialized road helmet.

Helene2013

09-09-2014, 05:27 AM

Re-opening an old thread to get more feedback.

I cannot stand heat/sun/humidity combo when doing sports - at least when pushing hard. I'm just a winter girl but no choice to deal with the hot/stickey Montreal summer and more. I went for a bike ride 2 weekends ago and it was way too hot out there for me. My head wanted to explose under the helmet. My face turns beet colour because of heat. I will not ride without a helmet either. I truly get to the point of vomiting and not feeling good at all if too hot. NOT good.

I bought Specialized Aspire helmet last year when I got my 1st road bike. Like it because it has the ponytail option! Deuh! It is light and all but wondering about air flow. I went to my local bike last week and he showed me a Catlike (can't recall the model though). Extremely light, lots of holes, etc. But at $300 for it, it is a lot of money for me. They're having a 50% off sale on October 5th (by then it will be cold enough that I won't need a super airy helmet. If I can be lucky it would be $150 but I'd doubt he'd reduced that. Proabably will be hidden in the back store. hihi

If the helmet has that many holes, does that mean you have to wear a suncap (or whatever the name) under the helmet? If so, what's the point of so many holes if the heat is going to be confined in the hat??

For those who overheat from head, any recommendation on a helmet? Anyone has a catlike for road cycling? I don't mind coughing money for "accessories" if it is going to help me with the sun/heat.

Thank you.

ny biker

09-09-2014, 09:40 AM

In general, more expensive helmets have bigger vents/better air flow and are lighter. Based on the Aspire's price, it's not the best for very hot weather.

But before talking about helmets -- managing the heat is more than venting your head. Make sure you're taking steps to cool yourself from head to toe.

My LBS carries that Catlike helmet, and I rejected it because it's too expensive for me. I have a Bell Volt and a Giro Pneumo.

I don't wear anything under the helmet, but I know people who wear lightweight caps under helmets, either to absorb sweat or help with wicking/cooling. I think Muirenn likes the Zoot Icefill caps, and she has other summer clothes she likes for heat and humidity.

Helene2013

09-09-2014, 10:55 AM

I try to keep cool, especially when I feel the heat is hitting me already. Like drink water. I also have a thermos-like water bottle. I try to ride very early to avoid the mid-day heat. We stop in a shady area (ie for breaks) and I remove my helmet to let my head more air to go through. Only thing never done is getting soaked from water fountain....yet. hihi

I've always had issues doing an activity in the sun. That same ride on cloudy day and I'm in heaven!

thekarens

09-09-2014, 01:36 PM

I have the Giro Ionos and got it due to the Texas heat.

MarieV

09-09-2014, 04:55 PM

I have the Giro Prolight and love it. It's so light, I usually forget I have it on, except on really hot days. It breathes really well, and I only feel like I'm overheating when it's in the 80's or hotter. (I like colder weather, so above 80 degrees, I feel like I need a personal AC unit surrounding me when I'm riding outside.) I don't know how it would be in scorchingly hot and humid weather, though.

The Prolight doesn't have the Roc-Loc (wheel) system but instead has a 3-position system, mounting points where the straps snap in. The helmet fits me perfectly in the smallest setting with no headgear, then in the winter when I wear a wool beanie, I move it to the middle setting. I think it's a lot cleaner than the Roc-Loc system since I just put on my helmet and go. However, the helmet's 3-position system may not fit others as well, which is probably why Giro discontinued the Prolight. If you can't find it at your LBS, Nashbar still has a few for just over $100, and they have an easy return policy. I actually ordered and returned a few LG, Giro, and Bell helmets from them before getting my Prolight.

Giro replaced the Prolight with the Aeon, which is supposed to be even lighter and has the Roc-Loc system. It's usually pretty pricey, but BikeTiresDirect has both the Giro Aeon and Atmos for about half price right now.

Has anyone ever had a white/lighter-colored as well as a black/darker-colored helmet? How much difference do you think helmet color (light vs dark) has on comfort when it's really hot during the summer? My helmet's black, and I've wondered if having a lighter colored helmet which reflects more sunlight would be more comfortable when it gets really hot out.

OakLeaf

09-09-2014, 06:13 PM

It's always seemed to me that bici helmets are like champagne - you DO get what you pay for, but price increases logarithmically against features/quality.

I'm very prone to overheating, but I'm also fine in a $60 helmet (Spec' fits me well). I do a lot of things to make sure I don't overheat - see the thread on heat and humidity - but when I had a $200 helmet, it just really didn't make that much difference to me in that department.

YMMV.

Helene2013

09-10-2014, 05:35 AM

Thank you all for your input. I started to read late last night the heat thread but it was too late and so much information. Must have missed that one as it was during our month vacation and we had minimal internet access then. Will get back to it.

That is the reason I am asking for helmets as I don't want to end up paying a lot of money for something that would not do much more than my current one. $300 is a lot of money for a helmet but when worth it, I can swallow the pill and go for it. Otherwise, I'd try something else.

estronat

09-11-2014, 06:44 PM

I purchased a Specialized Aspire. $65. Very comfortable with lots of vents and easy to fit with the dial in back.

Helene2013

09-12-2014, 09:48 AM

I purchased a Specialized Aspire. $65. Very comfortable with lots of vents and easy to fit with the dial in back.

It is what I have now but just a bit more expensive in my area and I tend to overheat when sunny and humid. It fits good but my husband Las helmet is even lighter

Helene2013

10-03-2014, 05:44 AM

My local bike shop has a 50% off on almost everything this coming Sunday (same thing every year at that date).

So I called the boss and asked if I could get my catlike on sale and he said come see me today. I did not want to wait for the line ups and crowds. :) It really gets crazy.

So I did buy the Mixino in white. It was $300 and I paid $150. I think it is a pretty good deal, if it helps my head keep cooler on the hotter days. Now I don't really need it as it is getting cold outside but will try it next summer. My current Specialized Aspire can do the job for time being. hihi

http://www.catlike.es/us/en/helmets/road/mixino-road/R0150012SVR/

It is unbelievably light, lots of holes and the way it is built and options are really nice. I think I will like it. The look is not the best but I don't really care what it would look on me as my goal is to keep my head cooler. By the way, anyone using a net to protect bugs from entering it? Where would I get one? Anyone know?

Edited: while googling, found that they make one for this specific helment
http://www.catlike.es/us/en/accessories/paddings-and-anti-insects-net/mixino-whisper-anti-insects-net/R08310022/

Now, seeing this, I'm just wondering if it does not "void" the cooling effect I'd be looking for. Hummmm

Helene2013

10-03-2014, 06:44 PM

My LBS had the net. How cool. It was 35$ and with their 50% off sale I got it cheaper than expected as he did apply the rebate on this too.

I had gone to get my new rear wheel with ultegra 11 speed gears for my winter trainer and asked if they had the net. They had one left. Whewhou. It does fit very well in the helmet and it does not affect the cooling the way it is made.

Now the fun part will be the adjusting of helmet and my head. It has many points to adjust for a perfect fit. I think I'll need to go back to them.lol the booklet is not that easy to understand. Lol

ny biker

10-04-2014, 08:54 AM

I'm intrigued by this bug net. I've never really had a problem with bugs in my helmet. I do often ride around with gnats stuck to my face, and sometimes get them inside the front of my jersey (or bra -- very irritating!!). I guess they might also get in my hair but I've never noticed any.

I hope you like your new helmet -- may you never actually need it!!

CAS

10-04-2014, 09:25 AM

ny biker

10-04-2014, 10:00 AM

I could be wrong but I don't think there's consensus on that. Some say you should replace them after a few years, others say it's not necessary.

If the helmet is discolored or has spent lots of time in very hot temps, like in a hot car, then I would definitely replace it.

I usually will get a new helmet after 5 years or so if there's been no damage to warrant replacing it sooner.

Owlie

10-04-2014, 10:03 AM

Does anyone know if--after a couple of years--a helmet needs to be replaced (if it has not been damaged)? I heard (not certain if it's true) that the materials (ie foam) can break down over time. Thanks for any input!

Short answer: Yes.

Long answer: Most, if not all, helmet manufacturers suggest replacing your helmet every 3-5 years. The foam stuff they use breaks down with small bumps and knocks, exposure to UV light, oils in your skin, sweat, heat (like leaving it in a hot car for a while kind of thing), and it does dry out over time. 3, in most places, is excessive. (Unless you live in the Southwest.) 4-6 years is probably a more realistic lifespan for a helmet than what the manufacturers say.

OakLeaf

10-04-2014, 02:54 PM

+1 on what Owlie said. The Snell Memorial Foundation, a disinterested nonprofit that tests and certifies helmets, recommends a five year replacement interval (if a helmet never gets dropped or crashed before that). Doctors' organizations, also disinterested as far as selling helmets, have adopted that recommendation.

My inclination is also that three years is a little much ... but on the other hand, it's usually the highly perforated helmets that carry the three year recommendation. It certainly makes sense that a helmet that has a greater amount of surface area exposed to acids, oils, ozone and UV, and less structural foam that isn't exposed to all that degradation, would have a correspondingly shorter lifespan.

Bottom line, whether a helmet lasts three years or five, brain injuries are forever. Mostly I replace mine after three and a half or four years. Even the most expensive helmets are cheap insurance in comparison, though I'm fine with helmets on the middle to low end of the price range.

shootingstar

10-04-2014, 04:17 PM

Admittedly I replace my helmets every um....8 yrs. or so. I do wear one all the time.

As for bug net, maybe for women, since we tend to have longer hair ends anyway, there are tiny bugs that might fly in but we wouldn't know it and they get out of our hair once we take off helmet or we scratch our head.

I have been bitten by a bee on my eyelid...wow what an experience and I was swearing sunglasses but at the time, not tight against my face.

Helene2013

10-04-2014, 04:23 PM

The thing is that this helmet has so much bigger holes, it would be easy for a "stinger" to get inside. Murphy's law would happen to be me with the bug issue. So I prefer to at least avoid this. The net fits very well in the helmet. It covers the front and sides of the helmet. The back remains opened. From those who have experience with net, they told me it does not affect venting. I'll know next summer when I try the helmet. For now, it is stored and I will use a "warmer" one as the temperature is too cold to ride with such helmet. I don't want to have to buy the shell that goes over the helmet. My Aspire can do the job under cooler weather. But boy this Catlike is so light. Unbelievable.

CAS

10-04-2014, 05:11 PM