anyone recommends a helmet with good venting for the summer?

davmaggs

I have one of those skateboard style lids (wanted side protection due to a van incident), but it is just far too warm for the commute now.

Before I trawl the shops I wanted to ask for any personnal recommendations for a well vented lid, that is in mid price price rather than highend racing cost.


[to the anti helmet brigade, yes I do want one]

UndercoverElephant

I have one of these:

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_228868

£20 is a great price for it. That said, when I took it off this morning, a veritable waterfall of sweat fell off my forehead. I think it's pretty well vented, and certainly most of my brains are still inside my skull.

ETA: Doesn't seem to be very available anywhere though, sorry.

EKE_38BPM

I've never used it myself, but I would imagine this is quite good.

May be a little pricey, whats your budget?

wgwarburton

davmaggs wrote:

I have one of those skateboard style lids (wanted side protection due to a van incident), but it is just far too warm for the commute now.

Before I trawl the shops I wanted to ask for any personnal recommendations for a well vented lid, that is in mid price price rather than highend racing cost.


[to the anti helmet brigade, yes I do want one]

I get pretty damp even when bareheaded and wear a cap to stop sweat running into my eyes. You might find you need a similar approach even with a well-vented lid.

Cheers,
W.

essex-commuter

My Giro Pneumo was excellent but got rid of it last year due to fraying straps. Now use an S-Works Specialized...all good so far.

I'm sure they use to advertise the Pneumo as being cooler than not wearing an helmet at all...not sure about that statement though!

Mark Elvin

I have a Lazer Genisis, plenty of air flow - http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Lazer ... 360047648/

choirboy

Got one of these these. Very happy with it.

markshaw77

Can happily recommend a Kask K10, but it ain't cheap

andy83

i sweat loads but cotton cap does the job of soaking up sweat and actually keeps my head cool lol

always_tyred

There are some people who vent no matter what helmet they are wearing.

thel33ter

Very pricy but looks very cool http://www.velodromeshop.org.uk/index.p ... uct&id=869

prawny

EKE_38BPM wrote:

I've never used it myself, but I would imagine this is quite good.

May be a little pricey, whats your budget?

I've got one of them, a bit meh really. The best thing about it is it has gel pads instead of normal ones so it doesn't soak up sweat and get stinky. The worst thing about it is it has gel pads instead of normal ones so it doesn't soak up swear an it all runs onto your your glasses.

I think it's having hair that's the problem, I can't imagine any other top helmets could be much better. I don't think I'd bother spending the cash again.

How about a bell array? £40 odd quid from ribble, well rated and snazzy looking.

spasypaddy

specialized s-works. incredible lid

g00se

Bell Alcheras are not too pricey and well vented

mkchu84

I have a specialized echelon. It has pretty good ventilation but the main reason I ended up buying it was because it was the only one that fitted my head comfortably. That might be another thing you want to consider, just go and try a load on.

dhope

UndercoverElephant wrote:

I have one of these:

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_228868

£20 is a great price for it. That said, when I took it off this morning, a veritable waterfall of sweat fell off my forehead. I think it's pretty well vented, and certainly most of my brains are still inside my skull.

ETA: Doesn't seem to be very available anywhere though, sorry.

Have the same one, found the last one for 20 quid at the Halfords/Bikehut at St Pauls. Quite pleased with it.

el_presidente

use a melon & you can cut custom vents as required

essex-commuter

el_presidente wrote:

use a melon & you can cut custom vents as required