Hi just realised my road helmet is ten years old so probably home for a new one.
What you all using and would recommend?.

A red one. Or maybe blue.

Mostly, though, one that fits.

Save £75 and get one of the Carnac jobs from planet-x. They’re really rather good.

I got a Carnac one, sent it back as it was hideously uncomfortable…. not all heads are the same!

I eventually got a Kask Rapido in a sale somewhere for about £50ish… it’s like wearing a lovely woolly hat

You need to try a few for fit and comfort, some makes are shaped differently to others
Under £100? Pretty much any helmet from the last model year(s) in the sales

I’d recommend mine but chances are it won’t fit you.

Same for anyone recommending a helmet.

Specialized were best for me, did a tour around three bike shops before finding a helmet that was comfortable.

As mentioned any that is a good fit and a nice colour. I’m huge fan of Giro helmets. The medium fits me perfectly in all styles, I’ve put one into the side of a car at 20 mph and it did what it was meant to (crushed not cracked), I’ve put another through a metal sign and a third into the tarmac.

They all fitted well, hence provided protection. I have no doubt that others that met the same standards would have done the same.

As for colour, mine is black with fluoro highlights. It’s the only bright kit I wear. White for kit matching when racing.

If you have a round head, the cyan and white Met Rivale from Wiggle,£55!

Definitely try before you buy. My head fits some helmets others just don’t and aren’t comfortable

Note to self not to ride on the road with TiRed

After years of using Bell or Giro i recently picked up a new Lazer Blade for £33 on eBay( reduced due to it being a dull Titanium colour rather than the more trendy white or flourish colours currently favoured.). Much more sophisticated retention and adjustment system and consequently a much better fit. Definitely reccomended.

Two of those were “racing incidents”. But I’m a satisfied Giro customer/product tester. Problem is those Air Attacks aren’t cheap 🙁

Fit is everything. Might go for a Synthe this time. Less mushroom.

By contrast, I’ve never found a Kask helmet comfortable as they seem to dig into the back of my head.

Tried on quite a few but Kask ones fitted my nut the best.
Have a Kask Vertigo

Just seen CRC have the Met Rivale for £50 in a few colours, but limited sizes.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/met-rivale-helmet-2016/rp-prod152900

All down to fit. I have a Giro shaped head and recently had a Foray MIPS which was nice. Sold it to a mate and bought a Synthe MIPS which is the best and lightest helmet I have had. Bit more dosh though..