Helmets

geordiepaul2001

I have been advised by a work colleague to get a GIRO.
Looking around these are £50 - £90.

Is GIRO the way to go or would nother helmet do the same job?

supersonic

They all do the same basic job, the key is getting a good fit, so they must be tried. More money generally means less weight, better venting, superior retention and fasteners, and better looks.

S_J_P

As Supersonic says, it's mainly about fit, and you'll need to visit a shop to test that!

If you do go the Giro route, then I think the Giro Hex is a great helmet (I use one!), it fits me well, gives a little more coverage than normal helmets, and looks good too. It's alos a lot cheaper than the Xen!

Check out CyclesUK. they sell the Hex for £34.99 including free P&P which is a bit of a bargain!

The Spiderman

There does seem to be a certainprice point at which you can get a perfecly decent lid.Lids like the Giro Hex,Bell Slant and Giro Havoc,around the £40 mark all seem to be as good as you really need.

I'm currently undeicded between these 3.I like the Hex for the coverage,but the Havoc seems to be better vented,and the Slant can be got for less than £30 so represents amazing value for money,and I've always liked the fit of my current Bell.

S_J_P

If you like the fit of the bell, then I'd stick with a Bell.

The main thing about a helmet is that you use it.

If it's uncomfortable, sits too high, or is even the wrong colour, then you're less likely to wear it!

Mr bump

I use gyro helmets simply because they seem to do larger sizes. But im really pleased with them.

papasmurf.

Depensd on your riding, but I'd recommend the HEX

dunker

Bell Sweep XC £75
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=15158

got the 2006 silver model myself and it's very comfy

they still have some 2006 ones in for about £50 but limited sizes.

paul_smith_srcc

As others have said would recommend you try before you buy as they are different shapes, for the recognised brands then as rule of thumb the more you pay the more vents you get. the price increases as the helmet needs to be more technical the less of it there is to achieve the same protection, Specialized for example have a Carbon-reinforced InnerMatrix (roll cage if you like) to compensate for the fact that there is less helmet

Paul_Smith
www.bikeplus.co.uk

geordiepaul2001 wrote:

I have been advised by a work colleague to get a GIRO.
Looking around these are £50 - £90.

Is GIRO the way to go or would nother helmet do the same job?

khorne

i had a giro remedy and it was a good helmet, im sure their xc offerrings are up to the same standard