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[Susie Derkins]

I had a bad crash on Saturday, and broke my helmet in 4 places. Before I can get back to riding, I need to replace it. It was a very basic Bell Vela, $35-40, and I'm wondering if it's worth spending a little more to get something nicer this time around. I mostly do endurance rides and triathlons (but don't want an aero helmet). Anyone have any particular recommendations?

I will have plenty of time to shop, while I heal and my bike is repaired.

[ScaldedCat]

I like my Trek Sonic, it's the most comfortable helmet I've had, I can forget I'm wearing it. Great price too and looks more expensive than it is I think.

[TsPoet]

IMH and simplistic O - there are 2 head shapes. I think your question needs to add the basic information - do you have a round head or an oval head? I have an oval head - bell helmets are torture devices. Giro are no better.
Lazer helmets rock.
I, too, am looking for a new helmet - one for an oval head, and with a flat back to it (a city style helmet). In the city style, all I can find are helmets for round heads.

[Norse]

I have a small head and I like Specialized. Some of the higher end brands just don't fit me.

[Biciclista]

i have a Bell Citi. Inexpensive, nice bright colors, it's the second one I've bought, they fit me very well.

[CAL]

love my helmet. It's light weight and helps keep me cool (well, as cool as you can be for a Texas summer). It's a Giro Atmos.

[Desert Tortoise]

I use a basic Trek helmet that has a nice adjustable band that breaks easily. Not buying that again.

SD, sorry I don't have any helmet to recommend but I wish you a speedy recovery and your bike repairs go well. Hope your injuries are not serious.

dt

[marni]

love my helmet. It's light weight and helps keep me cool (well, as cool as you can be for a Texas summer). It's a Giro Atmos.

what she said, from another Texas rider who also loves her Giro Atmos.

marni

[shootingstar]

I tend to want to only want to spend around $100.00 or alot less on a helmet.

So it takes time for me to find one I like and right fit.

I have 2 helmets, 1 of them I don't care but bought out of sheer desperation when a helmet cracked ..from age. It's red, boring design.

The other I do like. Just a Giro with lime green and white design markings. It looks better on me.

I have an oval head and alas cannot fit any Nutcase/round helmet.