Helmets

h34e0f

What helmets does everyone use? I have a Bell Venture which is broken (stood on it!) No sure weather to get a full face, i like them but not sure if it would be too muhc for just XC, and if it would get too hot and steamy inside...

stevieboy

Met Velano, nice and light and keep you cool

AndyBike

Have seen people with Full Face on XC guess it depends how you ride, how long (could be very hot for longer rides?) and how often you come off and how bad.

I got cheap Giro Havoc cost about £36 on net from about £50ish I think. I have to adjust the chin strap B4 every ride beacause of this I will be looking for better strap hat. Its OK for head temp but never really been too been a concern. Nice comfy fit.


Cheers

Dan67

I have the Giro Xen which is nice and light and pretty airy too whilst it gives you a good deal of prorection too

ride_whenever

I'd not go for a full face for xc, waaaay too hot.

Find a new helmet that fits you

Spider987

Has anyone got a met parachute?
As ther a full face sort of but they seem like they would be cool still.

h34e0f

Spider987 wrote:

Has anyone got a met parachute?
As ther a full face sort of but they seem like they would be cool still.

http://markashburner.com/Blog/531E5336- ... 264A5.html

Spider987

sounds like a waste of money now.
Think ill go for the meg koas now

h34e0f

yeah that looks fairly nice.

anyone got one of the skate/bmx style helmets?

Spider987

I have one!
I use it on my bmx obv.
Thing i find with them is that i get too hot but they offer alot of protection.
i just have to take it off when im watching others cos im too hot

gcwebbyuk

Specialized Propero - nice and comfy 8)

boyfriday

Specialized 2D (with visor attached for mountain biking).

Great do-it-all helmet if you have any skinny-tyred tendencies (visor removed).

maximus69

i`d love to wear a full face for xc, would feel alot more protected. but sweat loads as it is with a piss pot on. stings when it gets in your eyes sweat does, nice!!

The HutcH

Iv got a Met Formula, keeps my head cool and looks good in my opinion.

avid89

I use a Specialized Air Force 3. It has plenty of vents to keep your head cool , it's nice and light weighing only 270g. Haven't tested how tough it is yet. (tbh i dont really want to lol)

Surf-Matt

Giro Encinale - basic, fits, vents well, looks okay in black, conforms to safety standards.
Can't see the point in spending any more!

phildtucker

bell sweep xc on merlin's site
http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/?fn=produ ... egoryId=11

Dilker

I use a Catlike Kompact Pro... very comfy. Very happy with it, take the battery for my Ay-Ups perfectly. I would suggest it will function the same for those who use helmet lights. The back is nice and flat(somewhat)

www.catlike.es

JackBenson59

Bell Slant

£36.99 from Halfords

marinman1

i have recently got myself a 661 skate lid which is pretty good, not too hot on long rides or anything but after falling and cutting my face up a bit i think i'll be getting myself a full facer, i think i cn put up with a bit of sweat if it saves me from some bad scars.

mattsccm

Protec Ace Dig. Touch as a pisspopt but with a peak and a few more vents. Brilliant.

Vivid

JackBenson59 wrote:

Bell Slant

£36.99 from Halfords

+1 for the Bell Slant, the lid also won the What Mountain Bike Budget Helmet award.

brigez

I've had the bell slant for about a year, nice and comfy, before i got it i was worried about how hot i would get while out, but the helmet is very cool. I'm happy with it.

brigez

best to buy from a shop whatever you choose, you'll get the best fit for comfort.

Planet_x111

mattsccm wrote:

Protec Ace Dig. Touch as a pisspopt but with a peak and a few more vents. Brilliant.

I've one of these brand new in a box in my attic. I looked and fitted well but I bought a Giro E2 the day after buying it :roll:

Anderzz

Giro Hex. Light, comfortable. Pretty coo.

Nice helmet

Singlespeed Seb

I have a Fox flux, and i wouldn't wear any other helmet. it isnt the lighest helmet in the world but it has loads of protection.

endurojcb

For trail riding I use the Fox Flux too (camo colour). It's a quality helmet! It gives plenty of protection to the back of your neck when tumbling. And it's not heavy at all like they say. It's just that other helmets weigh absolutly nothing so it feels heavy in comparison:

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... lmet-15901

adb1006

Giro Animas - highly recommended 8)