Helmets for the large headed gentleman.

EggBanj0
EggBanj0 Posts: 6
edited September 2012 in MTB buying advice
I have a large noggin. It's handsome, but large. :|

When I bought my bike, I also bought a 30 quid Bell helmet but, according to Mrs Banjo, "It looks like a watermelon balanced on a pumpkin".

Now I know the main thing is not the leave my brain smeared on a treetrunk, but it would be nice not to look like a pillock as well. Any advice?

(budget around the 50-odd quid mark I guess).

Comments

  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    one that fits.

    yes that simple.

    the Bell one that I have if fine for MY head and it aint a small one.

    get your head into as many as you can and see what is right.

    maybe your Bell (you do not say the model) just needs some adjustment.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    The Boardman helmets (Halfords only) are nicely made, fit (me anyway) well and the large is flaming HUGE....also you can get new pads on special order for just £5.99. They also have the jkudos of having a genuine CF insert to spread impact loads.

    I've been using a Boardman road now for 2 years, have just replaced the pads, still very happy with it.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • EggBanj0
    EggBanj0 Posts: 6
    Cheers, I shall investigate the Boardman lids next time I pass a Halfords

    the one I have does fit (the adjustable strap isn't at its max anyway, and it feels secure) - it's more a case of there being so much polystyrene on top that it looks like it's perched on top.
  • EH_Rob
    EH_Rob Posts: 1,134
    Please move to crudcatcher.
  • waby1234
    waby1234 Posts: 571
    I use a Specialized Tactic which is pretty good for larger heads. Always check fit though!
    2011 Carrera Fury

    Earn cashback at CRC, Wiggle, Evans, Rutland, Hargroves, Halfords, and more at Quidco
  • Long_Time_Lurker
    Long_Time_Lurker Posts: 1,068
    Giros work well - I have a melonhead and their large sizes always fit without looking too stupid.
    (At least the missus doesn't laugh at me anymore, so I take that as a positive)
    2007 Felt Q720 (the ratbike)
    2012 Cube Ltd SL (the hardtail XC 26er)
    2014 Lapierre Zesty TR 329 (the full-sus 29er)
  • Roostoids
    Roostoids Posts: 128
    buddy I have a large head. Upper limits of XL according to all manner of headwear but my Fox Flux helmet fits really nice, it can even go bigger.

    There were some good deals a while back cos they were low on stock.
    Specialised Camber Comp 2011
    Boardman Comp Road 2011

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