Buying a Helmet online

IDave
IDave Posts: 223
edited July 2010 in MTB buying advice
I have read through a lot of the posts on here with advice on buying helmets, and most of them seem to say - "go and try them on to see which is most comfortable".

However I am struggling to find anywhere nearby which even stocks the helmets I am looking for, never mind having my size in stock.

Helmets I am interested in are Giro - Hex & Xen and MET - Kaos, Velano & Terra.

The only one I have managed to find to try on is the Giro Hex at Halfords.

I was thinking about just ordering from chainreaction cycles as they have all of them in stock. Would it be easy enough to send back if it didn't fit properly?

However by doing it that way I will just have to pick one and go for it. Does anyone have any of the helmets I listed?

Thanks.

Comments

  • Chronicbint
    Chronicbint Posts: 172
    I have a Giro Hex in medium, its adjustable to fit various head sizes (within reason). There shouldn't be an issue sending items back its just the added hassle and may cost a few quid.
  • The Northern Monkey
    The Northern Monkey Posts: 19,136
    CRC are fine with returns/replacements.
    Santa Cruz Butcher
  • Fram
    Fram Posts: 38
    Hi mate,
    choose what helmet you want then go to your lbs and try it on, doesn't have to be the same model just the same company, when you know what size you are then order it from CRC to save some cash, bit cheeky I know but I do this all the time, halfords is a good start.

    Fram.
    Scott aspect 55 with some lovely carbon bits.....
  • IDave
    IDave Posts: 223
    So are all Giro and MET helmets sized the same through out the ranges?
  • Fram
    Fram Posts: 38
    Well I tried a few different models of MET's and they all seemed to compare size wise, with the added adjustment of the rear being tightened up, I found what I was looking for.

    When I eventually bought my new HT my lbs actually threw in a 50 quid Met as part of the deal anyway.

    Cheers
    Fram
    Scott aspect 55 with some lovely carbon bits.....
  • JAGGY
    JAGGY Posts: 167
    Measure your head and order a Giro Xen. Best money i've spent for a long time.
  • lee170
    lee170 Posts: 236
    I'll second that, the xen is a masterpiece!!!
    looks the dogs goolies, extremely comfortable, I got an 09 online last year for £65. So hunt around for the best price, Matt black looks good

    Lee
    2015 orange crush
    2015 cannondale super six evo
  • JAGGY
    JAGGY Posts: 167
    Got a 2010 for 69 quid from ribble with a discount vocher. If you put the code CAT6 in at the minute you can get them for 71 quid.
  • rhialto
    rhialto Posts: 277
    I measured my head and ordered the appropriate size of a Met Chaos from CRC. Fits perfectly, is very comfortable and lightweight and was noticeably less expensive than from bricks and mortar retail outlets. I feel like I should support my local LBSes but it's hard to ignore the price differential.

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