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  • A Large Helmet problem?
  • outspoken
    Free Member

    Ok, so i was lucky enough to be born with a large Head! Last time i measured it was a 63cm….

    I currently have a Specialized which is a Large 56-63 and its tight as it is.

    I was after a newer enduro style lid, has anyone else come across this problem and or have any recommendations?

    All help greatly appreciated.

    outspoken
    Free Member

    bump..

    stilltortoise
    Free Member

    As a fellow melon-head I was pleasantly surprised by how well the Bell Super fitted me. I’m getting one of those when my current one packs in

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    fieldy
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    Fox Flux large/xlarge seems to be a good lid with quite a bit of adjustment

    wiggles
    Free Member

    I have the same melon head issues(63cm).

    Got a giro feature cheap and fits well. Also the hex fitted fine but preferred the look of the feature though.

    Still haven’t found a comfy FF though…

    outspoken
    Free Member

    Hadn’t considered the Bell, looks good. Anyone own one in the real world ?

    fivespot
    Free Member

    One Planet Adventure (Coed Llandegla) had big reductions on POC the other day. Only sizes I saw where peanut or melon 😉

    belugabob
    Free Member

    I, too, have a rather large bonce (See my login name)
    I find the Giro Feature to be more than adequate – and it provides very good coverage at the back.
    I would, of course, recommend that you find a stockist to try one for size.

    reedspeed
    Free Member

    Poc trabec

    stuartlangwilson
    Free Member

    63cm noggin here and large Giro helmets fit well, as do large specialized and xl troy Lee helmets.

    james
    Free Member

    I think my specialized large helmet is 59-63cm, not 56-63cm, so if there are differing sizes in specialized, I’d have a look into one that fits the larger head size (narrower range) a bit better

    I found after my Giro E2 blew away in the wind off skiddaw, that a specialized Tactic mk1, which sits much lower and better on my forehead. The Giro sat far too high

    loddrik
    Free Member

    Got a Uvex, best lid I’ve had. Adjusts in just about every way.

    alandavidpetrie79
    Free Member

    I think Giro do a Hex XL?

    I also have a huge heed.

    I have a Bell Super for the rough stuff & a Specialized S3 for tarmac dutues, both have a smidgen off room.

    filtertips
    Full Member

    Bell Stoker goes up to XL (up to 65cm)

    Link

    Not tried one but I too have a 63cm bonce and it’s on my list of replacements.

    cynic-al
    Free Member

    Specialized Max and a Giro equivalent are made for big bonces.

    fozzybear
    Free Member

    I have a melon had too… Much pass taken over they years.
    Fox flux xl or my new favourite is my troy Lee A1

    wiggles
    Free Member

    Not to hijack but while all my fellow “cranialy endowed” gentlemen are here, any recommendations for a full face?

    Had a fox rampage XL, was too small front to back and on the cheek bones. Tried on a Giro remedy which is supposed to come up big and didn’t feel much better.

    nickewen
    Free Member

    Massive bonse owa here too.. 63cm at last measurement. 2 current lids:

    Giro Hex L
    TLD D2 XL/XXL

    Both fit like a glove. Took a hell of a lot of trying on and sending back ones that didnt fit mind!

    fozzybear
    Free Member

    Evo

    5thElefant
    Free Member

    Another vote for Poc Trabec.

    fozzybear
    Free Member

    Sorry I meant urge not Evo..

    jools182
    Free Member

    I’m 62-63cm too

    Currently have a giro hex, I fancy one of those Bell supers

    I like the look of the poc buy can’t justify the price

    nickhart
    Free Member

    I was in need of a bucket last year after writing mine off. Had a bell, wanted the super but it was just before they came out. Tried the fox, ok, tried the poc, not a chance, tried a Kali, nope, met, nope, mavic, maybe but then found a specialized at Evans and it’s just lovely to wear.

    joolsburger
    Free Member

    My Hex fits well as did the bell before it so I’d look at Giro and Bell.

    outspoken
    Free Member

    Thanks for all the feedback people…

    I know the best solution is to try them on.

    Try and find a LBS with the Bell’s in stock.

    rocketman
    Free Member

    62 cm here and a L Giro Feature fits with room to spare. Can also fit into a M Feature depending on haircut

    shortcut
    Full Member

    The clear point here is: go to a bike shop and try some large helmets. Giro work well for me as do Specialized although I am around 62cm.

    robbonzo
    Free Member

    Ive just got a Bell Stoker – Large and its awesome. Im about 60cm and its wound in on the tighest setting so a large or XL will fit. Really nice helmet, I see it like an updated giro feature – better ventilation.

    robbonzo
    Free Member

    Failing that you could try a Bluegrass golden Eye, but I sent it back as it was huge!

    crasher50
    Full Member

    The new on-one helmet fits my melon,maybe not the best quality adjuster at the back but it works and its comfortable.

    chris_db
    Free Member

    Got a 62cm bonce, Poc Trabec has great fit and would go out to 63 np.

    gofasterstripes
    Free Member

    I am so disappointed with this thread….

    robbonzo
    Free Member

    Yeah could’ve been a classic.

    belugabob
    Free Member

    @gofasterstripes

    I am so disappointed with this thread…

    It took you until the 30th post to make that point? – maybe you should change your login to ‘goslowerstripes’ 😉

    outspoken
    Free Member

    I have to admit I’m surprised it took this long… and no pic request!

    gofasterstripes
    Free Member

    <zen> When the time is right, the arrow will release itself. </zen>

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