MTB Helmet suggestions

[Irulan]

to be quite honest, I've never asked at the lbs whether my helmet was for mtb ro road.Just bought what fit and was on sale.

visor, must have.
~I.

[Adventure Girl]

visor, must have.

Visor is a MUST for mountain biking, but I prefer a no visor for a road bike. It has to do with your position on the bike. On a road bike, the visor kind of blocks your view "up the road". I'm not a good at explaining, but this concept is VERY clear in my head!

[SadieKate]

I haven't really compared in a long time, but it used to be that mtbike helmets came down lower around the back of your head. I think the theory is that you are much more likely to go over the bars and land on your back, or just onto your side where there are rocks, etc., so you need more protection.

I actually use a mtb helmet on the road but may be weaning myself from them. I love the visor because it helps protect my eyes and contacts from the sun and wind. But on long steep road downhills, I have to hold my head higher than normal to see way out in front (like AG said). I end up pulling off the visor and sticking it down the back of my shorts or someplace weird and forgotten (like Snap's car) so that I can safely make it down the hill. I also learned that I can't see from under the visor when I'm using aero bars, besides it probably slows you down in a TT (I'll use ANY excuse).

[Adventure Girl]

the visor kind of blocks your view "up the road". I'm not a good at explaining, but this concept is VERY clear in my head!

But on long steep road downhills, I have to hold my head higher than normal to see way out in front (like AG said).

I needed help 'splainin that concept. Thanks!

[texas_emily]

Thanks! Your suggestions have been really helpful