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Think its about time i bought a new helmet,mine looks like its seen better days,and had a good few knocks over the years.. 😀
is there any funkalicous helmets out there,which dont look massive?
I've got a Giro Hex that fits me well. Everything else I tried on (various Specialized, Bell, etc) made me look like a mushroom. It does seem that Giro design for a narrower head though.
Yep mushroom is a good way of putting it!
wonder how the Xen is nowadays? spose to be the least mushroom like i think.
Huh? They're massive, the Hex is little better. The whole point of both is that they offer a bit more protection, particularly on the back of the head.
S-Works 2D is much more minimalist, and extremely comfy IMO. Makes the Xen feel like a brick on your head!
Xen is massive you sure?
Met Veleno .
I tried on a Fox Flux a while back, but didn't need one at the time, but I liked the fit and look of it. Decathlon have top end Bell (Delirium I think) helmets for £30ish at the minute too.
The Xen is a big chunky lid with relatively little ventilation designed to offer a bit more protection for gnarly freeriders, it's quite deep on the back and rather weighty.
If you want small, look at lids focused on the road market, although I still say the 2D is top of the pile, and it comes with a peak.
Edit: isn't the top Bell helmet the Sweep? If they're doing that for £30 that's a bargain, they're quite neat, but the fit's a bit off IMO, don't suit too many people.
very bored so....
[url= http://www.cambriabike.com/shopexd.asp?ID=92809-Giro+Xen+Mountain+Bike+Helmet+2009 ]Xen - 310g[/url]
[url= http://www.mtbr.com/cat/mtb-apparel-and-protection/helmet/bell/sweep-xc/PRD_365158_126crx.aspx ]Bell Sweep 309g[/url]
[url= http://www.bicycling.com/gear/detail/0,7989,s1-18-124-1655-0,00.html ]Fox Flux 330g[/url]
[url= http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/-_-/5360032398/#more ]2d - 200g[/url] - and looks like a wire supermarket basket 😛
I have 3 small 2Ds, and they're all under 190g without the peak IIRC.
The Xen's also not particularly vented, so it's hotter in warm weather than a more XC helmet.
IMO it's because of the extra material on a Xen that they look less mushroom like. As they come further down, it gives a rounder shape making it look like the helmet is around, not on top of your head.
However friend tried one and it looked ridiculous [i]on him[/i] so try before you buy!