POC Trabec Race Helmet ???

BikeSwan

Hi,

I'm an XC guy, and i've never needed any more protection than a Road helmet (my current is a Giro Aeon). I'm moving out to British Columbia in a few months and i'm planning to take part in the more All Mountain / Freeride type riding over there.

I'm looking for a trail helmet with a bit more side / back of head protection than my Giro, and also a peak. My main contender so far is the POC Trabec Race. Has anyone got any more ideas as to what a great All Mountain style lid would be?

Ed

paul.skibum

I ride my local trails in BC in an XC lid with brim and a decent bit of lower skull protection.

Where abouts in BC you moving to?

BikeSwan

paul.skibum wrote:

I ride my local trails in BC in an XC lid with brim and a decent bit of lower skull protection.

Where abouts in BC you moving to?

I'm going to University in Kelowna. I dont really see the point in getting an XC lid when i've got a road lid which is very similar in protection levels to XC helmets. Thats why I want an AM brain bucket.

tc3nitro

I have a POC Trabec race and can highly recommend it for comfort and fit. I ride more XC / trail centres and its perfect for my needs. It's light, cool and comfy ! Everything you could want in a helmet.

Long_Time_Lurker

As always - try before you buy.
POCs sizing seem slightly smaller than other companies.
I have a 'melonhead' and their largest size was too tight.

.blitz

BikeSwan wrote:

I'm looking for a trail helmet with a bit more side / back of head protection than my Giro, and also a peak.

Giro Feature

welsh_14

There are the usual suspects of Fox Flux or 661 Recon. I just got a flux and very comfy but depends on your noggin shape/size! or the Urge helmets seem like they would offer the same sort of protection.Cheaper as well

BikeSwan

What about the Giro Xen, or the MET Kaos UL? Would those be considered AM helmets? It seems the general consensus is try before you buy, but I wasn't about to drop $250 on a helmet without trying it on

Dirtydog11

.blitz wrote:

BikeSwan wrote:

I'm looking for a trail helmet with a bit more side / back of head protection than my Giro, and also a peak.

Giro Feature

+1

paul.skibum

BikeSwan wrote:

paul.skibum wrote:

I ride my local trails in BC in an XC lid with brim and a decent bit of lower skull protection.

Where abouts in BC you moving to?

I'm going to University in Kelowna. I dont really see the point in getting an XC lid when i've got a road lid which is very similar in protection levels to XC helmets. Thats why I want an AM brain bucket.

Nice - I am just up the valley in Vernon. Haven't yet done much riding in Kelowna (well any actually) but want to get down to Smiths Creek and Myra Park before winter - supposed to be great trails there. Those areas are reputed to be xc/trail riding with some tracks in myra falling into the fr/dh categories with shuttle access alongside the park. There are a few other areas in Kelowna that offer pure fr/dh tracks with big drops and ladders and so on and shuttling access. For the pure DH stuff you are probably going to want a full face lid in any case.

Up the valley in Vernon the majority of the available riding is trail riding too so I run an xc lid - then if I am riding the bike park its a full face.

Good luck at Uni and enjoy the trails down there!