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Posted : 18/04/2025 12:01 pm
Am I the only person who thinks that a helmet with a high positioned peak like the Sweet (and Specialized) helmet looks ugly compared to one that’s lower and more traditional?
Posted : 18/04/2025 3:17 pm
ThePinkster reacted
No Mr zerocool, I think the same I current have to wear a Sweet something or other helmet, with a big sticky out peak because apparently people who do something called Enduro might want to wear goggles. The only alternative is a roadie helmet with no peak or a dreadful cheap one size fits all commuter helmet.
The good use is that last weekend I smacked my helmet very hard on a sticky out branch, kindly left by the Canal and Rivers Trust.
The cracking noise as my helmet hit the branch alarmed several walkers but I didn't feel it much, so they must work on some level.
Posted : 18/04/2025 5:35 pm
I genuinely cannot see the point of the high peak on those helmets. I was under the impression the peak was there to help protect against sun glare and branches. Can't see a peak sat up there being much use for either.
Posted : 18/04/2025 8:43 pm
I'm glad I'm not the only one who has been thinking this. I don't understand what purpose such high mounted peaks serve, other than an air brake. They're way too high to protect from sun or rain. If you need a helmet to cope with goggles, how about having a peak that can be pivoted up.
Posted : 18/04/2025 8:57 pm
A high peak is helpful with goggles, so you can rest them on the helmet brow, and when riding into steep lips/ups, so that you have a complete line of sight. Also, high peaks are useful on DH steeps where your body is tipped forward and longer sightlines are useful.
Posted : 19/04/2025 1:54 am
A high peak is helpful with goggles, so you can rest them on the helmet brow, and when riding into steep lips/ups, so that you have a complete line of sight. Also, high peaks are useful on DH steeps where your body is tipped forward and longer sightlines are useful.
So it's useful as long as it's outside your field of vision, and as such not providing the function of protecting your eyes from sun or rain. Great.
Yeah, I also think they look rubbish.
Posted : 19/04/2025 7:26 am
The high peak is a fashion thing mostly I feel. One brand does then the others follow but there probably IS some function that some people value. Just written the most boring thread ever. Well done me.
Posted : 19/04/2025 9:35 am
Another FGF, another massively overpriced bike in the Classifieds - £4,400 for a 10 year old bike. Absolutely off your box!
Posted : 22/04/2025 3:39 pm
I've mostly given up on mountain bike helmets. I wear a road helmet 90% of the time. Lighter, good ventilation, no stupid useless peak.
Posted : 27/04/2025 8:20 pm
