Surviving Texas heat aka helmet suggestions
I have a helmet that was cheap, but comfortable. It's a Bell. However, I noticed on last weeks ride that it's H O T! Temps have started to creep up here in Houston, so I'm considering investing in a better vented helmet.
The first one I've looked at was the Giro Aeon. Anyone else have any suggestions for well vented helmets?
Also, this may sound silly, but I was wondering if anyone has problems with their scalp getting sunburned with a well vented helmet and how to prevent that. My skin is pretty sensitive and as a general rule I have to make sure I'm well lathered in sunscreen.
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I've got the bandana, but I figured the beanie would add to the heat.
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I went to every shop I could find on the west side of Houston and I found out my head hates Specialized and Scattaline. LG and Bell are just okay. Lazer isn't bad, but my head loved Giro Aeon and Giro Ionos. Who knew? Guess it's time to look for sales.
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It hurt my pocket book, but I ordered a Giro Ionos :-)
It felt very slightly better, came in a preferred color and was a tad cheaper than the Aeon. Thanks for all the suggestions!
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TrekDianna
I loved that one when I tried it on, but with the various crashes, I am on my third one in a year.
Ouch, that has to be expensive!
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TrekDianna
yeah. I decided to stick with the Specialized one that I liked. It's less than $100.
Don't blame you there!