Cycling and Helmets

cheets64 · 30 Mar 2006 at 20:34

When I pick my new bike up at the weekend I want to buy a Helmit as I will be riding to work on busy roads and I think its time I get a helmit so I can feel safer/be safer and ride faster.

The last time I owned a helmit was about 12 year ago and It was uncool to wear them when I was a kid, where I lived.

So all you MTB/Cyclists what would you recommend, I'd like somthing sport and comfy and about £30-50.

Got my eye on these 2.

Air 08 £40

Monza £50

mysticsniper · 30 Mar 2006 at 20:41

Personally I would choose the Specialized Air 8, it has got a balance of performance and value

cheets64 · 30 Mar 2006 at 20:54

Now to choose what colour and size when i get there.

mysticsniper · 30 Mar 2006 at 20:58

Just match it up with your bike m8

#Chri5# · 30 Mar 2006 at 21:46

Personally, I wouldn't pre-choose your helmet.

Go to the shop and see what fits your noggin the best. Different helmet brands suit different sized/shaped heads. Buy something that fits well and is comfortable, not 'cos you like the colour.

Breamy · 30 Mar 2006 at 22:04

i second that try any helmet on before you buy. i always have met helmets as they fit me best even though i love the look of the specialized decibel it just didnt fit right

cheets64 · 30 Mar 2006 at 22:08

I was going to try some on when i got there.

benjo plz. · 30 Mar 2006 at 22:10

Yeh as said, try different helmets on. They're all to the same standard of protection, but the more expensive ones will have more size options and therefore a better fit.

Cookie-Monster · 31 Mar 2006 at 10:16

as said above the cost these days doesnt affect the level of protection what you'll find it does affect

the airflow - the amount of ventilation while maintaining the level of protection.

style

comfort.

floatindolphin · 31 Mar 2006 at 12:16

giro's are good. their Rok loc system is ace

chucky · 31 Mar 2006 at 15:59

The Giros are great helmets, ive got a havoc at the minute. The bell helmets are also quite comfy too.

benjo plz. · 31 Mar 2006 at 22:12

chucky said:
The bell helmets are also quite comfy too.

Shame about the name tbh.

panthro · 31 Mar 2006 at 22:21

#Chri5# said:
Personally, I wouldn't pre-choose your helmet.

Go to the shop and see what fits your noggin the best. Different helmet brands suit different sized/shaped heads. Buy something that fits well and is comfortable, not 'cos you like the colour.

word up.

I have a Bell (I need to break this word combination up or I will be immature and laugh).... cycling! helmet which was the best fitting one. I think its an Aquila. Looks good, comfy and matches my bikes colour (it was coincidental!).