Helmets

Ive just discovered a big crack on one of the spars of my helmet, Bell Sweep XC. 🙁 Probs should have replaced it long ago, anyway.

Im not mad keen on spending big bucks on a lid to be honest, £75 max.

Whats hot, and whats not?

Ta.

Lazer O2 is my fave. I think Kask and Limar come highly rated aswell.

I love my xar despite the dent…but it’s so comfy just like the giro aeon road lid I’ve also got…..great lids,cheap heads aren’t available

Uvex xp100 or xp cc as it is now. Best retention system IMO, lightweight, made in Germany.

Yours for £50-60 and you won’t be disappointed. Amazed they are not more popular!

Best of going to LBS and trying a few on.
All depends on head shape. Peope rave over giro hex, I find after an hour they hurt, but I can wear a met allday.

CRC have Fox Strikers on sale just now… Absolutely ace, those. Not the biggest rear coverage though, not quite as good as a Flux or Enduromatic from that point of view. But light, well vented, durable, comfortable…

I tried on a Giro Feature today and found it the most comfortable helmet I’ve tried. Also tried a Fox Striker at the same time and it just wasn’t as comfortable.

Goes to show you need to find the helmet that suits your head. I fancy trying a Kali Chakra Plus too if only there was a local dealer with them.

Appreciate the feedback. Keep em coming, ta.

I went to the urge enduro matic for the extra protection. Very comfy too, and I’m a known sweaty git!

I’ve always been a pisspot fan.

TSG Superlight for normal stuff and POC Receptor+ for crazy stuff.

Not a fan of the enclosed types, but happy to consider all-comers.

Road or mountain biking? Fox Flux for MTB and Cratoni C Bolt for road. You get a bunch of pads with the Cratonis as well (meshed, extra padding and a normal set). They also do a “replacement for 50% of cost” thing.

Have you actually used that voucher code I sent you?

Specifically MTB’ing, the lid’s for.

check out kali helmets….. really opened my eyes brill fit system 😀
also some are on sale at the mo…… £65 down to £47 😛

@ Vorlich. Hoping to use it for a new lid, a belated but sincere thanks. It was remiss of me not say reply to you. Genuinely went out of my head.

You need to try them on as all the manufacturers use different head dimensions, I only seem to fit Met and Giro.

Yeah, try before you buy, noted. Looking for recommendations as Ive used Bell’s for the last few years, just fancied a change.

Yep Northwind, I’ve just snapped up a £60 striker from CRC, chuffed with it!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cratoni-Helmet-For-Cycling-C-Maniac-Mode-Silver-Blue-Matt-S-M-54-58cm-RRP-49-GBP-/180989537416?pt=UK_Cycling_Clothing&hash=item2a23d12c88

I’d consider this, serious bargain, I might get one but don’t need one. Might get one anyway.

*runs off to hide*

Kask K50 is a nice secure fitting lid that I’d happily recommend

That Cratoni helmet looks like it could sucker you in to a false sense of security. If you want Downhill protection wear a proper full face.

That chin bar looks too weakly attached like it would break away and either impale the side of your head or the chin bar would knock your teeth out.

Go try some on!

I’ve just changed to a Fox Flux from a Bell. The retention system on the |Fox is just awesome, makes the Bell feel insecure. Better coverage with the Fox.

Well alright then, glad it’s being used.

http://www.madison.co.uk/bell/

55 quid gets you a crash replacement Sweep.