Fit is the most important thing. After that, probably venting. Try not to be swayed by what your heroes are using (though we all do it to an extent!)
I am very swayed by what she’s wearing! Thanks for the actual advice (: Will try and get the fit nailed.
Officerfriendly, I’m going to suggest something pretty radical here, and while it may seem a bit “out there” I’m certain it’s going to solve a lot of your problems.
You might want to sit down for this. Comfortable? Good. Are you ready..?
GO TO A BLOODY BIKE SHOP!!!
Not sure what helmet you want? Go to a shop, try helmets til you find one you like and that fits you, then buy it.
Unsure about which frame size to buy? Go to a shop, try bikes til you find one you like and that fits you, then buy it.
I could go on giving other examples, but I’m sure you get the picture.
Honestly dude, half of your problems seem to stem from asking for advice, then completely ignoring all of it.
I’d feel bad about suggesting this, as if it was anyone else they would perhaps stop posting such hilarious threads. However as it’s you, you’ll probably ignore my (and everyone else’s) advice, go on to buy something completely unsuitable, then post a follow up thread with a picture of a cushion strapped into a colander, asking why your new helmet doesn’t fit well, and is a bit sweaty…
That’s a good idea, I should probably do that. My LBS only stocks Specialized, I was looking at Bell and IXS. I was only curious if anyone had any other suggestions. Why do you think I ignore the advice? I’ve taken on board a heck of a lot of it. I haven’t had time to update the previous thread yet, been very busy. I bought a set of normal 29er sweep bars, put on an old 70mm stem I had to change the riding position to how it should be, I’m trying riding in the crouching position that the bike is supposed to be ridden in. I’ve gone to my LBS, talked to the guy who does the fittings there, had him have a look at how the bike fits me and adjusted it accordingly. I’m sorry but I think you’re wrong. I have taken on board a lot of the advice. And it honestly has been very helpful.