Which helmet do you use?

[pinkbikes]

Yes - it's all in the head shape! I have a smallish head and find most adult helmets way too big and a sloppy fit. I have a Bell for my night helmet (brackets for lights on it) and a Giro Skyla for my day helmet, both of which are adolescent sizing.

[Grog]

I had a fantastic Bell Sweep R. Loved it. But it got a lot of abuse so I replaced with a Bell Furio (less expensive). Nice but not quite as nice as my Sweep R, so I ordered a new Sweep R from a shop. I just picked up the helmet and paid for it, I was so convinced it would be like my previous one.

Well, not so much. I don't think my head has gotten bigger, but the helmet doesn't feel the same at all. A bit tight even. And I can't adjust it to fit better, it's already at the max setting.

I'm quite sad now, and annoyed, as I'll most likely cave in and buy a new helmet by the summer.

[Triskeliongirl]

I always thought I had a Giro head, but they discontinued my size, s/m. The S is too small and M is too big. So, I recently got the lazer genesis (size XS/M) and it fits great. It has this really nice adjustable system that you dial in from the top to a really snug comfortable fit on many different heads, and its very pony tail friendly (sits above the ponytail so you don't have to stick it through anything). I like that its easy to adjust with different layers underneath. I am really happy with mine, and got it on sale last year.

[tulip]

I have no idea what size or shape my head is. Get the helmet that fits you the best and has features that you value (lots of vents/few vents, adjustable in back, ponytail space, etc.) Try on a bunch and go with the one that's best for you. That one for me is Bell Ghisallo, but that's just me.

[albe]

I wear a specialized helmet, its really light and I love it. I never get neck pain or anything from wearing it to long. I'd definately buy the same helmet again if I needed a new one!

Hope this helps!

[ttaylor508]

Second the Specialized. Both DH and I have the Specialized M1. Giro does not fit my head at all, it puts a pressure point on my forehead. As everyone else has mentioned, you just need to try them on and see which fits best for your head. Good luck

[ny biker]

I've been wearing Giro Pneumos for years. They fit me well. I tried the Giro Atmos last year and it didn't feel right, so I got another Pnemo instead.

For me, it's worth the extra money to get one that has lots of vents.