Bike helmet fit for the oblong

[KnottedYet]

I assumed you were talking about the way the helmet looks a bit like a yamulka, like it doesn't come down far enough on the sides and back. (the gap between your ears and the helmet) That's why I thought of the Nutcase, because they are deeper top-to-bottom and might cover more of your skull.

If you are talking about oblong front-to-back problem, like you have an aerodynamic skull; I've had good luck with Bell Citi and most Bell helmets. Giros are far too round for me, crushing my forehead while leaving wide gaps on the sides.

[DebW]

If you are talking about oblong front-to-back problem, like you have an aerodynamic skull; I've had good luck with Bell Citi and most Bell helmets. Giros are far too round for me, crushing my forehead while leaving wide gaps on the sides.

I have the opposite problem. My head is too round and I get squeezed by the helmet on the sides with too much room front and back. I've got a small Gyro that fits well unless I put more than one thin cap under it, then I get head squeeze.

[redrhodie]

I found this helmet website http://www.bhsi.org/helmet10.htm which has a section on helmets for narrow heads which you might find helpful.

"At least three manufacturers have identified for us their models for longer, narrower heads: Cratoni, Ironman and Lazer. In addition, riders have said that the Lazer Genesis/Helium) fit their longer head better."

[ny biker]

Well I think we're all doomed to look silly, but who cares? Own that helmet!

What matters is how you look after you fall...

[OakLeaf]

I just read that Uvex have a longer fore-aft fit than Giro, as well. I know a lot of people who wear Uvex.

[HillSlugger]

I assumed you were talking about the way the helmet looks a bit like a yamulka, like it doesn't come down far enough on the sides and back. (the gap between your ears and the helmet) That's why I thought of the Nutcase, because they are deeper top-to-bottom and might cover more of your skull.

If you are talking about oblong front-to-back problem, like you have an aerodynamic skull; I've had good luck with Bell Citi and most Bell helmets. Giros are far too round for me, crushing my forehead while leaving wide gaps on the sides.

I always felt the Giros were longer and the Bells rounder

[aicabsolut]

I think the Giros are too round

Anyway... I have an oval dome and I vote Specialized. I currently have the Propero and love it. I started with a $40 Aurora on sale, and it fit the same.

[HillSlugger]

yep a big joke

[Aquila]

You folks are SO wrong!

There is NOTHING better looking than a woman with a helmet and a smile on a bike. NOTHING!

(Live the fantasy!)

[marni]

I too have a head that is oblong rather than round and I have found the more high end giros like the ionos and atmos to fit much better. Of course the proof of the pudding is in how it protects your head. Two major falls with head trauma, much less severa than it could have been thanks to the helmet, later, I can attest to the value of a good fitting helmet. I could use a break in the expense of having had to buy two helmets in two months, but each time it was the first thing I did as soon as I got home from the emergency room.

I hope you find one that fits and that yoyu learn to take pride in your new look.

I used to take my first cracked helmet and a raw egg around to school classes and give a safety lesson on why they should wear a helmet. Drop an egg from three feet and then point out that that is what would happen to their brain, then show them the cracked helmet and explain why I was till up and walkking and able to communicate.

marni

[MartianDestiny]

I could use a break in the expense of having had to buy two helmets in two months, but each time it was the first thing I did as soon as I got home from the emergency room.

I believe Giro has a "crash replacement" program. If you are willing to ship them your used helmet (which they then use for testing, etc, I believe) they send you a discount coupon. I think it used to be a rather good discount and now it's more like 20-30% off, but if you are buying the things retail (and not trying to find the one that's on sale) it may be worth the slight hassle.