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Had a Xen for the last few years which is now in need of retirement. Anyone got any recommendations for comfy helmet, well vented for all day use ?
Looking at a 661 recon at the moment, any owners got any comments or other options ?
I Know its likely been done to death before but quite frankly I CBA with the search on this forum.
Cheers all.
I've had a Met Veleno for the past few years which has great. Best crash hat I've had.
I had a Xen that was retired after it lost an argument with a rock.
I now use an Urge Enduromatic and like it, it's a bit warm but no worse than other similar lids and find it really comfy and I like the way it looks. I also looked at the Giro Feature and 661 lid of a similar style.
New Specialized Tactic looks nice, bargain as well at only £55.
That Urge one looks well protected but I bet it must get hot no ?
i replaced my old xen with a hex, which was a better fit for me to be honest. and i've recently replaced that with a giro feature, which again is an even better fit but definitely runs a lot warmer than the previous two as it has way fewer vents.
so what i'm saying is i'd have a look at the hex if i were you mate!
I like Uvex Lids. Currently have an XP CC. Very light, Comfy with a good fit adjust system and well ventilated. Has a really nice forehead pad that stops the rivers of sweat running into my eyes.
http://www.bike-discount.de/shop/k465/a56781/xp-cc-black-mat.html
Shop around as you can get them cheaper than in the link above. They do a few models so might have something that suits.
The URGE does get hot - but at 'Enduro' speeds it vents pretty well.
However if you are a plodder like me, you will feel warm.
Love mine though.
I posted this the other day but no sense not pimping it more. 🙂
My review of the Lazer Nirvana.
http://www.composite-projects.co.uk/2012/09/lazer-nirvana-helmet-review/
I loved my Zen's but recently bought
Giro Feature
Giro Hex
Giro Xar
Prefer the Xar, then Hex then Feature
you don't need a helmet, granite top 😆
I have a Feature, had a Flux and a Xen - recommend all 3.
Depends on fit/price/colour at the end of the day
Got a recon for Xmas, its amazing, and looks the bomb!
Met Veleno here too.
Giro Xar here, very happy with it
Another vote for the Uvex XP - best helmet I've owned and didn't break the bank.
I've got a Specialized Vice.i've got quite a big head and Giro dont fit properly. Nice if a bit heavy. Got it from Evans. £85.00 on shelf £35.00 at till!!
Just bought a Decathlon helmet. £35 for their top end own brand, which is nicely vented and seems fairly well constructed.
Poc trabec race is super light and very comfy.
Think it was £89 so not to bad.
Father Xmas bought me an Urge AM, that I have used a couple of times so far. Very comfy and fits really well. Although not as well vented as many lids, I didnt notice my head getting any hotter than normal 🙂 Very pleased with it.