helmet help

ritchiehulse
ritchiehulse Posts: 38
edited December 2012 in MTB buying advice
looking at buying a new mtb helmet, have a £10 special bell at the moment and its terrible, what should i look for in a helmet and is there any makes to avoid? i would ask for one that makes me look cool but they dont exist lol

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  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    One that fits properly.

    Nothing much wrong with what you've got, they are built to a minimum standard.
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Define 'terrible'.
    I've used cheap Bells for years - cheap, fit me and my brain damage hasn't got any worse.
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  • WindyG
    WindyG Posts: 1,099
    I have a cheap Bell Striker, does me fine got a nice scuff down the side where a clipped a tree so it's done it's job.
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  • ritchiehulse
    ritchiehulse Posts: 38
    it just feels poorley made tbh. Doesnt come down far enough at the back and sides like i have seen on the fox ones and is slightly to big, not the helmets fault I know. So i have decided to get a new one for crimbo. Just after seeing what other people have choosen
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Go into a shop and find one that fits and feels comfortable.
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  • winter_zombie
    winter_zombie Posts: 291
    places like evens cycles have a discount on at the moment of 15% off with no min spend so their is some bargains to be had, also have a look at chain reaction cycles and rutland cycling

    i got my helmet from evens cycles its the Bontrager Quantum, its "what mountain bike" value helmet
    its rrp is £45 but evens cycles have it at £25 and then their is a extra %15 off so it was a total bargain.

    its a great helmet and it fits brill, the pop lock system at the back of the head is great
  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    All online. I'd try at an lbs and perhaps pay a little more
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Go to shop, try one on, buy online if it's cheaper.
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  • punkatron1
    punkatron1 Posts: 134
    much cheapness for a fox flux ($47.49):

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=75898
    Too many bikes, not all fully built.
  • RevellRider
    RevellRider Posts: 1,794
    cooldad wrote:
    Go to shop, try one on, buy online if it's cheaper.

    Or ask if the shop will price match the online retailer
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  • bazza333
    bazza333 Posts: 86
    The key to buying a helmet is you have to be "blind" to names and go with whatever fits properly.
  • ritchiehulse
    ritchiehulse Posts: 38
    thanks for the help, I was going to buy online as I now know I am a medium from trying a few on, thought they would be a stand out Favourite helmet for the masses, no worries thinking i like the look of the giro helmets

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