Helmet for cycling to work

mrochester · 16 Apr 2018 at 12:14

Hi all

I've ordered myself a cheap bike (£115) for simple riding too/from work and I'd like to order a helmet to go with it.

What is the accepted wisdom on helmets? Is it that anything is better than nothing, or are there ones to avoid? I remember seeing a TV program a while ago where some helmets bought online were scrutinised and some of unknown origin offered very little protection.

Would a £15-£25 helmet from Amazon do the trick or should I look elsewhere?

Many thanks

M

Armageus · 16 Apr 2018 at 12:28

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/giro-skyline-ii-helmet/
£26.99

Is what I currently have, which seems comfortable enough, and is from a reputable cycle manufacturer rather than a no-name chinese import (e.g. like some of the cheap helmets in halfords etc)

mrochester · 16 Apr 2018 at 12:49

Armageus said:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/giro-skyline-ii-helmet/
£26.99

Is what I currently have, which seems comfortable enough, and is from a reputable cycle manufacturer rather than a no-name chinese import (e.g. like some of the cheap helmets in halfords etc)

Thanks. I actually have a £30 voucher for Decathlon so I think I will look and see what they’ve got.

Armageus · 16 Apr 2018 at 13:00

Something like:
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/500-mountain-biking-helmet-neon-id_8336656.html
or
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/500-road-cycling-helmet-white-id_8382507.html

would be fine then, depending on what you like the look of.

mrochester · 16 Apr 2018 at 13:16

Armageus said:
Something like:
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/500-mountain-biking-helmet-neon-id_8336656.html
or
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/500-road-cycling-helmet-white-id_8382507.html

would be fine then, depending on what you like the look of.

That second one is exactly the one I was looking at. I’ll pop into the shop so I can try them on to get the right size!