I am in the market for a new helmet and was wondering which one you like. It's been a few years for me. I currently have a Bell (dont remember the model name).
Which helmet do you use and why do you like/dislike it?
TIA!
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I am in the market for a new helmet and was wondering which one you like. It's been a few years for me. I currently have a Bell (dont remember the model name).
Which helmet do you use and why do you like/dislike it?
TIA!
Every head is different.
Some folks say they have a "Giro head" and those fit best for them.
Others have a "Bell head" and like them.
It is best to try them on and see which one fits you best (and appeals to your sense of style!).
That said...I have a Bell something-or-other. I had a Giro Pneumo but it broke (non-accident) and I didn't like it anyway, cuz it cut into my forehead and left me with a big ugly bump all the time. The Bell makes me look like a big mushroom head, but it's very comfortable.
kask. Extremely comfortable.
http://www.kask.it/modules_cms/HomePage.php
Yep, I'm a Bell head. They are not attractive, but they are generally the most comfy for me. I have an Alechera and just got a Metro for 'commuting'.
I also have a Giant helmet that I do wear when it is extremely hot out (extra good venting and it's white), but it's not as comfy as my Bell.
My husband fits better in his Giant than a Bell - so head shape really plays a big role.
Yes - it's all in the head shape! I have a smallish head and find most adult helmets way too big and a sloppy fit. I have a Bell for my night helmet (brackets for lights on it) and a Giro Skyla for my day helmet, both of which are adolescent sizing.
I had a fantastic Bell Sweep R. Loved it. But it got a lot of abuse so I replaced with a Bell Furio (less expensive). Nice but not quite as nice as my Sweep R, so I ordered a new Sweep R from a shop. I just picked up the helmet and paid for it, I was so convinced it would be like my previous one.
Well, not so much. I don't think my head has gotten bigger, but the helmet doesn't feel the same at all. A bit tight even. And I can't adjust it to fit better, it's already at the max setting.
I'm quite sad now, and annoyed, as I'll most likely cave in and buy a new helmet by the summer. :(
I always thought I had a Giro head, but they discontinued my size, s/m. The S is too small and M is too big. So, I recently got the lazer genesis (size XS/M) and it fits great. It has this really nice adjustable system that you dial in from the top to a really snug comfortable fit on many different heads, and its very pony tail friendly (sits above the ponytail so you don't have to stick it through anything). I like that its easy to adjust with different layers underneath. I am really happy with mine, and got it on sale last year.
I have no idea what size or shape my head is. Get the helmet that fits you the best and has features that you value (lots of vents/few vents, adjustable in back, ponytail space, etc.) Try on a bunch and go with the one that's best for you. That one for me is Bell Ghisallo, but that's just me.
I wear a specialized helmet, its really light and I love it. I never get neck pain or anything from wearing it to long. I'd definately buy the same helmet again if I needed a new one!
Hope this helps!
:)
Second the Specialized. Both DH and I have the Specialized M1. Giro does not fit my head at all, it puts a pressure point on my forehead. As everyone else has mentioned, you just need to try them on and see which fits best for your head. Good luck
I've been wearing Giro Pneumos for years. They fit me well. I tried the Giro Atmos last year and it didn't feel right, so I got another Pnemo instead.
For me, it's worth the extra money to get one that has lots of vents.
For some reason this makes me laugh.:DQuote:
Originally Posted by 7rider
I don't even remember what kind of helmet I have -- a Bell, I think. It works and it does make me look mushroom head-y too. Good thing cycling isn't about looking stylish... *dodges thrown rotten veggies*
Oh - on another note, how do you decide when to get a new helmet? Just wait until it breaks or you crash?
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Originally Posted by kfergos
I've heard anywhere from 3-5 years or after a crash. I guess in the 3-5 year range the protective foam can start to break down.
Good question. A couple of years ago, I thought that you were supposed to replace a helmet after a certain number of years even if you had not crashed in it. So I went out and bought 2 new ones. Then I read somewhere that the old ones were still good because they had not experienced any impact. So now I have 4 of them. I generally only wear the newer ones, though.Quote:
Originally Posted by kfergos
Anyway, here are the recommendations from Snell and the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute. Snell says every 5 years, BHSI does not.
http://www.bhsi.org/replace.htm
http://www.smf.org/faqs.html#10
I wear Specialized Propero helmets--easy to take the straps off to clean and the helmet instantly ratchets to fit the head. :cool: