Helmet recommendations needed

[OakLeaf]

It's always seemed to me that bici helmets are like champagne - you DO get what you pay for, but price increases logarithmically against features/quality.

I'm very prone to overheating, but I'm also fine in a $60 helmet (Spec' fits me well). I do a lot of things to make sure I don't overheat - see the thread on heat and humidity - but when I had a $200 helmet, it just really didn't make that much difference to me in that department.

YMMV.

[Helene2013]

Thank you all for your input. I started to read late last night the heat thread but it was too late and so much information. Must have missed that one as it was during our month vacation and we had minimal internet access then. Will get back to it.

That is the reason I am asking for helmets as I don't want to end up paying a lot of money for something that would not do much more than my current one. $300 is a lot of money for a helmet but when worth it, I can swallow the pill and go for it. Otherwise, I'd try something else.

[estronat]

I purchased a Specialized Aspire. $65. Very comfortable with lots of vents and easy to fit with the dial in back.

[Helene2013]

I purchased a Specialized Aspire. $65. Very comfortable with lots of vents and easy to fit with the dial in back.

It is what I have now but just a bit more expensive in my area and I tend to overheat when sunny and humid. It fits good but my husband Las helmet is even lighter

[Helene2013]

My local bike shop has a 50% off on almost everything this coming Sunday (same thing every year at that date).

So I called the boss and asked if I could get my catlike on sale and he said come see me today. I did not want to wait for the line ups and crowds. It really gets crazy.

So I did buy the Mixino in white. It was $300 and I paid $150. I think it is a pretty good deal, if it helps my head keep cooler on the hotter days. Now I don't really need it as it is getting cold outside but will try it next summer. My current Specialized Aspire can do the job for time being. hihi

http://www.catlike.es/us/en/helmets/...d/R0150012SVR/

It is unbelievably light, lots of holes and the way it is built and options are really nice. I think I will like it. The look is not the best but I don't really care what it would look on me as my goal is to keep my head cooler. By the way, anyone using a net to protect bugs from entering it? Where would I get one? Anyone know?

Edited: while googling, found that they make one for this specific helment
http://www.catlike.es/us/en/accessor...net/R08310022/

Now, seeing this, I'm just wondering if it does not "void" the cooling effect I'd be looking for. Hummmm

[Helene2013]

My LBS had the net. How cool. It was 35$ and with their 50% off sale I got it cheaper than expected as he did apply the rebate on this too.

I had gone to get my new rear wheel with ultegra 11 speed gears for my winter trainer and asked if they had the net. They had one left. Whewhou. It does fit very well in the helmet and it does not affect the cooling the way it is made.

Now the fun part will be the adjusting of helmet and my head. It has many points to adjust for a perfect fit. I think I'll need to go back to them.lol the booklet is not that easy to understand. Lol

[ny biker]

I'm intrigued by this bug net. I've never really had a problem with bugs in my helmet. I do often ride around with gnats stuck to my face, and sometimes get them inside the front of my jersey (or bra -- very irritating!!). I guess they might also get in my hair but I've never noticed any.

I hope you like your new helmet -- may you never actually need it!!