New helmet

Rambo_123

I am on the lookout for a new helmet and i came across this one...

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=89733

I like the look of it and i was wondering if anyone had any experiance with it or any other full face options in the under £100 price bracket?

Thanks in advance

.blitz

Nope not tried that one

There are some discounts on Fox Rampage at the moment - limited colours and sizes but good prices. Fox Europe are based in Gateshead and allegedly are not averse to sale-or-return. My lbs got a couple in different sizes for me to try it may be worth asking yours. Giro Remedy a very similar fit, 661 Evo kind of bigger all round and less of a motorbike helmet than the other two.

In terms of fit you shouldn't be able to pull the helmet off over your head from behind and your face should move with the helmet when you turn it from side-to-side.

rockmonkeysc

They are a bit cheap and nasty. Finish and lining aren't very good, even basic 661 helmets are better finished.
It didn't fit me but I use a Urge Down-O-Matic which doesn't fit a lot of other people so I must have an odd shape head.

Rambo_123

Ah thanks, will take the sizing into account!

Cheers, i think im going to go for the 661 comp.
Here it is, the reviews seem to be raving about it. http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=72416

ilovedirt

I had a 661 comp lid (still do), it's alright for the money, but my O'neal Airtech just feels much safer/more secure.

Rambo_123

Its a bit out of my budget (under £70)

I came accross this bluegrass one, thoughts?
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=80027

concorde

661 recon is on sale at ChainReactionCycles.

Giro Xar is the best out though, in my opinion!

ilovedirt

You said £100 earlier, I got my Airtech for £100 on the dot.
Best thing is to try some on and see what fits. I had to try a few to get the right one. Found that 661 lids and O'neal lids fitted me, but THE lids and Bluegrass lids didn't.

Rambo_123

ilovedirt wrote:

You said £100 earlier

Oh yeah, sorry :? it was but now i am getting new pedals - Superstar Nano's - and have decided that £70 is what i really want to spend. although that magnetic clip did get me a bit excited!

Rambo_123

Concorde wrote:

661 recon is on sale at ChainReactionCycles.

Giro Xar is the best out though, in my opinion!

looking for a full face one, thanks anyway

Rambo_123

Looks like a trip to the lbs is in order, i might just wait a couple of months for my birthday, the helmet i have now is allright i suppose but its a bit flimsy and i don't think it would handle a proper big "off" straight onto the head.

chez_m356

Rambo_123 wrote:

Looks like a trip to the lbs is in order, i might just wait a couple of months for my birthday the helmet i have now is allright i suppose but its a bit flimsy and i don't think it would handle a proper big "off" straight onto the head.

unlikely that a brand new one would help with that either

Rambo_123

I suppose but it would offer more ventilation which would be a big boost!

Here is a pic of my present one...

Helmet by Rambo_123, on Flickr