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[Susie Derkins]

I had a bad crash on Saturday, and broke my helmet in 4 places. Before I can get back to riding, I need to replace it. It was a very basic Bell Vela, $35-40, and I'm wondering if it's worth spending a little more to get something nicer this time around. I mostly do endurance rides and triathlons (but don't want an aero helmet). Anyone have any particular recommendations?

I will have plenty of time to shop, while I heal and my bike is repaired.

[ScaldedCat]

I like my Trek Sonic, it's the most comfortable helmet I've had, I can forget I'm wearing it. Great price too and looks more expensive than it is I think.

[TsPoet]

IMH and simplistic O - there are 2 head shapes. I think your question needs to add the basic information - do you have a round head or an oval head? I have an oval head - bell helmets are torture devices. Giro are no better.
Lazer helmets rock.
I, too, am looking for a new helmet - one for an oval head, and with a flat back to it (a city style helmet). In the city style, all I can find are helmets for round heads.

[Norse]

I have a small head and I like Specialized. Some of the higher end brands just don't fit me.

[Biciclista]

i have a Bell Citi. Inexpensive, nice bright colors, it's the second one I've bought, they fit me very well.

[CAL]

love my helmet. It's light weight and helps keep me cool (well, as cool as you can be for a Texas summer). It's a Giro Atmos.

[Desert Tortoise]

I use a basic Trek helmet that has a nice adjustable band that breaks easily. Not buying that again.

SD, sorry I don't have any helmet to recommend but I wish you a speedy recovery and your bike repairs go well. Hope your injuries are not serious.

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[indysteel]

I don't know that anyone's specific recommendations are worth much of anything. My advice is to go to your LBS (or several LBS) and try them on. When you find one that fits that's in a price point that doesn't make you cringe and a color you like, buy it. Fit is everything--and that's pretty individual--and price is more a reflection of the number of vents than anything else. YMMV.

I have a Bell head for what it's worth but can't for the life of me tell you what model I have. Some Bells fit me better than others though, so it was worth trying a bunch on. The one and only helmet I bought online sight unseen (a Giro) never really fit. Lesson learned.

[smilingcat]

Get a helmet that fits your head without any pressure points.

The more expensive the helmet is "less you get" WHAT??? You ask.

Well the more expensive ones have more air channels to cool your head. It has less material to protect your head but has to do the same job as a helmet using more material. This is a very difficult thing to do. The less material they use, more time they have to spend designing and testing and more expensive to manufacture than the cheaper ones.

The more expensive ones do not protect your head anymore than a $30-$40 helmet.

Hope this helps. Just make sure it fits and you like it.

[Sardine]

I hope that you recover quickly and can get back on a bike soon. I don't have a recommendation but perhaps this will provide a bit of amusement while you heal: http://www.londoncyclist.co.uk/cycli...cycle-helmets/ Is cardboard the future of cycle helmets?

[Hi Ho Silver]

+1 for what Indysteel and Smilingcat said ...individual recommendations don't matter much, but fit does and that will be unique to your head. Aside from that, when choosing, more $$ generally means lighter and better ventilated.

[Nick]

I love my Fox Striker (for mountain biking): http://www.bikeradar.com/news/articl...st-look-28422/. I have the one in white, red and black that is being reviewed. It's comfortable, light and strong.

[westtexas]

I love my Kask Evo. Best helmet I've had yet. Lightweight, cool and incredibly adjustable and comfortable (and room for a pony tail to poke out!). I know you can get them online from Kask's web site or from realcyclist.

[macski]

I love my Giro Atmos helmet - fits beautifully, is really light and well ventilated. But I think I have a Giro compatible head - my downhill skiing helmet is a Giro too.

Take notice of the advice to try on different helmets - some fit much better than others.

[shootingstar]

I tend to want to only want to spend around $100.00 or alot less on a helmet.

So it takes time for me to find one I like and right fit.

I have 2 helmets, 1 of them I don't care but bought out of sheer desperation when a helmet cracked ..from age. It's red, boring design.

The other I do like. Just a Giro with lime green and white design markings. It looks better on me.

I have an oval head and alas cannot fit any Nutcase/round helmet.