get one that fits your shape head. Brand is irrelevant if it does not fit securely. the ones with an adjustable cradle in the back will give you a much better fit than a really inexpensive one that only has webbing. Seeing as I go through about 1 per year, I get what ever is on sale, that has a cradle and visor, that fits my head, usually on sale at the lbs.
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08-19-2005, 07:06 AM #1
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08-19-2005, 08:05 AM #2
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I have a couple of helmets for mountain biking. They are all Giros (E2 and Xen). They fit my head. I like the Roc Loc 4 feature that these two models have (adjustable cradle). Once you get the chin strap adjusted the first time, you just "zip" these plastic doohickeys open and closed for a perfect fit every time!
Like Irulan, I also go through at least one helmet every season. Helmets are always on sale! When the 2005's come out, all the 2004's are marked down. Sometimes there are changes to the helmets, but usually it's just different color choices each year. I'm willing to wear last year's color to save a few dollars!
But remember, Fit Fit Fit Fit Fit is the most important thing. Everybody's head is a little different.
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08-19-2005, 08:10 AM #3
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Ditto what Irulan and AG said. Each brand has a different fit and the helmet has got to fit your noggin without bouncing around. I find that adjustment systems based on velcro are pretty worthless. The RocLoc and similar ratcheting devices work the best.
Nice to have a small head because I shop the end of year sales also.Frends know gud humors when dey is hear it. ~ Da Crockydiles of ZZE.
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