i have no idea,what helmet to buy.i have around £70 to spend on one.also how do you size right?thanks you!!! 🙂
The best way is to go to a lbs and try them on for size and fit.
If it fits you i can recommend the specalized one thats around that price (can't remmember its name.)
Giro Hex if it fits - def need to try them on though.
You've got to try them on before you buy, I can't wear a lot of lids because I have a wierd shaped head and quite a few of the spesh/giro ones put pressure on a sticky out bit i've got at the back.
As a general rule, the lid should fit comfortably on your head [b]without[/b] the chin strap done up. Put it on, tighten the retention system at the back and wobble your head around a bit to ensure it sits well. Even put your head down towards your knees as a final test. The lid should sit above your eyebrows at the very lowest and ideally a bit higher. The chin strap is very much a lats resort to keep the helmet on in the event of a crash and they can be almost infinitely adjusted, so don't worry too much about getting the strap uber comfy first time.
Why are you apologising for asking a question relevant to the forum?
Agree with the above, you have to try them on. I find the fit changes against different models even for the same size/manufacturer.
thanks everyone.i will be cycling to bath this morning to check a few of the shops out.will see what they have.at most i reckon that i can stretch to £80.
Met Veleno for me.
But that's 'cos I've got a Met Veleno shaped head. I wanted one of the Giros (can't remember which now) but it just didn't fit my lumpy head.
As above, try one on.
And remember that using the services of a shop to try something on and then buying cheaper on-line is the work of a toad.
You need to try them on. After years of Specialized helmets, I swapped to a Giro Hex and it's been a great fit. That said, I never had any trouble with the Spesh helmets either!
Giro's for me - the Havoc is pretty good for the money though I found it a little hot...
Giro E2 is always a good choice and ventilation is very, very good. Fitted my head well and I was really impressed with the ventilation after trying other helmets before. Changed my E2 for a Animas as couldn't afford an E2 at the time but Animas isn`t as well vented but still very good and comfortable.
I wanted to try out Met Veleno as well because of some good reviews but found the Animas with a better price. When You'll be trying them out check how much space is left on the sides as well as when I had a Lazer helmet it was a bit tight on the sides, felt ok on the head but couldn't put a hat or a bandana on my head as it felt too tight. So if You intend to do some winter/colder days riding it's worth considering whether a bandana/hat will fit as well.
thanks everyone.am just about to cycle to bath.i will let anyone whose interested know what i bought when i return.(now if i can only have a clear run on the towpath!!!) 😀
have just got back from bath.man things have moved on a bit since i last had a bike helmet (a giro hammerhead).i ended up buying a bell variant black/gold.i got it from john's bikes for £59.99,which is very reasonable in my opinion.it fits great and seems quite comfortable.now if it can add 10mph due to aerodynamic co efficience :wink:thanks again for all the advice. 😀
Bell Sweep XC.
Ace!