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My head is very big - mostly empty, unfortunately. Any recommendations for what brands of helmet to look for? Giro have XL sizes, but are hard to find near me, and I prefer to try them on in the flesh (skull).

Ideas?


 
Posted : 23/01/2012 9:50 am
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my shiny noggin is 60cm and a fox flux fits with room for a buff


 
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2nd the Flux,

having just gone from a XL Giro Xen to a XL Flux they are slightly different shapes, but the Flux comes with a good range of different shaped pads so getting a good fit is pretty straight forward


 
Posted : 23/01/2012 10:11 am
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I have a 63cm head and find that specialized helmets fit nicely, fox flux too fits well


 
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XL Giro Xen here, I found the fox uncomfortable and bulky, spesh are always reasonable.


 
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UVEX seem to have the biggest range of adjustment I've found. Uses a proper all-round cradle unlike most helmets that just use one at the back.


 
Posted : 23/01/2012 10:41 am
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CRC will have something massive in their..

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(sorry)


 
Posted : 23/01/2012 10:49 am