New helmet suggestions ?

s1mon
s1mon Posts: 618
edited May 2013 in Road buying advice
Hi,

When I first got a road bike I picked up a Giro Ionos (It's a few years old) but I never really liked it. I'm not sure if the new Ionos is a different shape ? but I'd like something less mushroom head looking :D Are there any that are smaller looking or a nicer shape. I had a look at my local shop but they were mostly Specialized ones are nothing caught my eye. Any suggestions, doesn't have to be Giro.

Thanks.

Comments

  • smoggysteve
    smoggysteve Posts: 2,909
    KASK are a bit lower profile, so are Lazer. Recommend you just go try a few on first and see how the fit is. Style is nothing if its not fitting your head right. I would go over a good fit over looks every time. Currently using a Giro Atmos. Fits me perfect but I am aware it is a bit larger looking compared to the Bell Sweep I really wanted at the time but didn't really fit me right.
  • ju5t1n
    ju5t1n Posts: 2,028
    The problem I find trying helmets on in shops is that you’re usually wearing ‘normal’ clothes so they all look a bit odd
  • smoggysteve
    smoggysteve Posts: 2,909
    ju5t1n wrote:
    The problem I find trying helmets on in shops is that you’re usually wearing ‘normal’ clothes so they all look a bit odd

    You could strip off and stand there naked with the helmet on. Would you get a better idea then? :wink:
  • Shaun67
    Shaun67 Posts: 219
    Buy a Kask Mojito, mine is my best purchase to date, I like it...a lot. :D
  • Bar Shaker
    Bar Shaker Posts: 2,313
    I still like my Ionos but if buying one today, it would be a Kask Mojito.
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  • joelsim
    joelsim Posts: 7,552
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  • derosa
    derosa Posts: 2,819
    Try range of helmets at LBS and buy one that fits your head - simples.
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