buying a helmet

Anonymous

people keep moaning at me to buy a helmet among other things.

anyway having a helmet seems like a sensible idea if im going to be doing lots of cycling jus wondering what people what recommend. im not a very wealthy so nothing really expensive but I would like something which wont fall apart so no £1 shop shit.

thanks for reading.

Long_Time_Lurker

How much are you prepared to spend and where do you ride?

Anonymous

Long Time Lurker wrote:

How much are you prepared to spend and where do you ride?

when I get my off-road tyres fitted

forest's
park's
trials
minor downhill

im not sure price wise going to have a look on internet see what's about.

I link anything that sounds good.
seen this on this on chain reaction sounds good

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=65397

cooldad

Go into a shop and find one that fits. Then look online to see if you can find it cheaper.
They all have to comply with minimum standards.
I'm lucky, my head is £20 Bell shaped.

And no stupid jokes including end. Thank you.

Rippedabs123

My head is protected by a 10quid lidl thing.
But to be honest its the best lid iv ever owned! its got loads of vents and loads of adjustability, a insect net and most importantly it looks good.

Kowalski675

I've just bought a Specialized Align. Very happy with it for £30 - fits (me) spot on, clever strap design, comfortable and looks good too (I bought a black one, but it comes in various colours). Covered by crash replacement scheme too. Can't fault it for the price.

thelonegroover

I use an Abus Aduro, very comfortable, well ventilated and quite light, also has a built in red light!

batmo

cooldad wrote:

I'm lucky, my head is £20 Bell shaped.

Kowalski675 wrote:

Very happy with it for £30 - fits (me) spot on

Rippedabs123 wrote:

My head is protected by a 10quid lidl thing.

I have heard that helmet price has a good correlation with value of the contents! :P

**Rides quickly away**

cooldad

Batmo wrote:

cooldad wrote:

I'm lucky, my head is £20 Bell shaped.

Kowalski675 wrote:

Very happy with it for £30 - fits (me) spot on

Rippedabs123 wrote:

My head is protected by a 10quid lidl thing.

I have heard that helmet price has a good correlation with value of the contents! :P

**Rides quickly away**

That is very true. I suggest you try the Pound shop.

cooldad

Thelonegroover wrote:

I use an Abus Aduro, very comfortable, well ventilated and quite light, also has a built in red light!

Are you from Rhyl?

Kowalski675

Batmo wrote:

cooldad wrote:

I have heard that helmet price has a good correlation with value of the contents! :P

**Rides quickly away**

My favourite one (I have many) retailed at £500.

hainman

+1 for trying on 1st,i bought a spesh tactic online and it was a horrendous fit.last 2 weeks and bought a giro hex,fits great and looks good,the giro feature is a nice well fitted one with the shell coming right down the back of the head.think it may be my next buy....
http://www.ukbikestore.co.uk/product/20 ... elmet.html

EH_Rob

+2. I have a Spesh Tactic and it fits my head very well.

the best helmet is the one that fits, end of.

The Rookie

The Bells are not at all bad, excellent for the price, I also like Boardmans, for circa £50 (Halfords) and the pads are readily available for £6!

anj132

Rippedabs123 wrote:

My head is protected by a 10quid lidl thing.
But to be honest its the best lid iv ever owned! its got loads of vents and loads of adjustability, a insect net and most importantly it looks good.

I'll second a Lidl's helmet. Plus if you do have a knock and need to replace it, it is only a tenner. It also means it's more likely to be replaced (when it should be in an accident) where as a £50+ may not.

thelonegroover

Personally, I found the Giro Hex a good fit, very similar to my Abus Aduro, however, the Abus is half the price and has the red light, which is useful if you're anywhere nead CD.

cooldad

I am attracted to red lights like a fly to poo.

felix.london

Had a The F-1, fit great. Missuz cut all my hair off, doesn't fit. Ordered a 661 Recon, too small and gotta feeling even the bigger size will be uncomfortable. Just ordered a Giro Feature (for £40!)..will see what happens