Helmet advice?

[indysteel]

Try them on -- most people are either a Giro head, or Bell head.

For some reason, this just made me giggle.

[kermit]

Wow, how weird. I just bought a new atmos on ebay today. I am definitely a giro head. My monza is 5 years old and it suffers from a bit of a mushroom look. I decided to splurge for the atmos. Much more streamlined. Got a brand new 08 for $114 on ebay. Much better than any lbs around these parts.Try them all on, fit is the most important. When I was originally looking I went to Sports Authority and tried them all on. Then shopped around to find a better price.

[Misandal]

Kermit, what a great deal! I think I paid nearly $100 for my Monza way-back-when.

And if you like the Atmos, it makes me think that I'd like it too, since we've both spent years in our Monzas. But I'll take everyone's advice and try them on before I shell out my cash. Better to be sure...

[HillSlugger]

IMO Giro is shaped better for a longer head, Bell better for a rounder head. I'd been wearing Giro but realized that it doesn't fit my head really well (too much dead space in the back). My latest helmet is the Bell Sweep R. It fits me well and I like it a lot. I keep the Giro because I find it easier to put on fast for triathlon transitions (no tightening wheel to fiddle with).