MTB Helmets

Raymond Lin · 14 Sep 2006 at 16:14

Ok, time to get a helmet. I admit i've been riding without one up til now so before my luck runs out and crack my head against the nearest tree/rock or a big pile of cow dung I am going to get a helmet.

Done a bit of research and i've come up with.

Met Parachute ( I like the removable chin guard )

Met 5th Element ( This gets lots of great reviews )

Anyone got experience on them?

Raymond Lin · 15 Sep 2006 at 16:10

Pete_m said:
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how do I remove this?

remove what?

Raymond Lin · 19 Sep 2006 at 15:41

weescott said:
I have this one:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=8590

It's a very good fit...I highly recommend it.

Gone for this in the end, it's about £20 cheaper than the Met 5th element, add to the fact that after trying some Giro and Met helmets in the LBS I've found Giro fits better. Should be here tomorrow.

Raymond Lin · 19 Sep 2006 at 20:21

Pete_m said:
funky. but what colour?

Carbon Black, i dunno if that is made of Carbon in Black or the colour Carbon Black.

Raymond Lin · 19 Sep 2006 at 23:28

Skidmark said:
I fell off my bike and cracked my skull off a fence-post about three years back. I've not been on a bike since (the thought of it made me dizzy) but if I was to get a helmet, I'd probably insist on this:
http://www.swordsandarmor.com/mall/helmet-skull.htm

Ouch ! What Helmet did you wear? (so we'd all avoid it)

Raymond Lin · 20 Sep 2006 at 02:46

Pete_m said:
good good. none of this fancy blue and pink stuff

black all the way especially if its matt black

I better go to bed, last time i ordered from Wiggle they delivered at 7:30 !

Will get some pics when it arrives, along with my Camelbak Mayhem

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

Raymond Lin · 20 Sep 2006 at 14:01

Pics !!!!!

My Animas

Camelbak