Big helmets for a big noggin
MynciBoots
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I've got a big noggin (61-62cm), so been looking for a big helmet! Seen the Specialized Max for £30, does anybody know if it's any good?
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Go to a shop and try one on. Helmets need to fit. Heads are different shapes.I don't do smileys.
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MynciBoots wrote:I've got a big noggin (61-62cm), so been looking for a big helmet! Seen the Specialized Max for £30, does anybody know if it's any good?
It's the larger version of the Align (otherwise identical). I bought an Align recently and for £30 I'm impressed - fits (me) spot on, comfortable, great strap design and (IMO) looks good. I barely notice I'm wearing it and it's backed up with the half price crash replacement scheme.0 -
62cm here and the L/XL Fox Flux and Giro Xen/Xar/Feature fit comfortably. L/XL Urge Enduromatic = epic fail.
As above heads and helmets are all different shapes best to try a few on and make sure as much of the helmet as possible is in contact with your head. Don't be misled by the retention system it's just a piece of plastic.0 -
What blitz said.
And remember that heads are different shapes (as well as sizes).
I can only wear Giro helmets for my melon-sized head. (I have a Giro Hex.)
The Fox Flux didn't work for me at all. (I could feel my brains oozing through the vents on the Urge it was that tight.)2007 Felt Q720 (the ratbike)
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.blitz wrote:Don't be misled by the retention system it's just a piece of plastic.
If that's in reference to my comment about the strap design then I didn't mean the retention system, I meant the straps.0 -
Nope sorry I didn't read your post tbh
Just wanted to point out that the retention system/cradle may seem comfortable in the shop but if you can still get your fingers between the helmet and your head it's no good.0 -
if its any help the bell xlv is around the price you mention i too have a large cranium and have found that for a large round head shape this has been perfect. you can try it out in halfrauds and see what you think and will not cost you a peny to tryinstructions are for when you cant figure it out yourself0
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.blitz wrote:Nope sorry I didn't read your post tbh
Just wanted to point out that the retention system/cradle may seem comfortable in the shop but if you can still get your fingers between the helmet and your head it's no good.
Furry muff. Thought maybe you'd misinterpreted my post - it's the Trifix straps I was meaning, I think they're a big improvement on conventional straps.0