Helmet Headache

[Melalvai]

Lots of good suggestions here, but another thing to try is just stopping every hour and giving your head a 5-minute breather by taking your helmet off.

[Karenanywild]

Update: No more headaches; riding 5 to 6 days a week. Here's what I've changed so far:

1. Switched my glasses for some with a wider lens and thinner arms.
2. Putting NUUN in one of my water bottles.
3. Stopping every 30 minutes to drink regardless of thirst or no thirst.

Still trying on helmets everywhere I go to see if something fits better. Nothing so far.

K.

[Melalvai]

Glad you aren't having headaches!

[Aggie_Ama]

Glad you've resolved the headaches. I had a lot of issues when I wore a Giro helmet, I ended up having to sell it after a month. My head only seems happy in Bell so now I just stick with them, unless I find out they make some major change to their shape. Giros I think are less round than Bell, I had *assumed* since I thought they were manufactured very similar it wouldn't matter. I didn't realize they had slight variations in shape.

[Jolt]

I have recently found that sticking with the same brand doesn't guarantee a good fit...I previously had a Bell helmet that I liked and never had any problem with the fit. Decided that after 6 years of wearing that one I probably should replace it so got another Bell that appeared to be the same shape and size (different model--the one I had before was discontinued). This new one gives me a headache! The only big difference I can see is in the fit system--the old one (Deuce) had one type of ring-fit, the new one (Muni) has a different one that isn't as finely adjustable, and also has a rear stabilizer that comes down much lower on the back of the head. I think it's the rear stabilizer that is the problem--it puts pressure in a bad spot.