Helmet confusion, help please!
nurglespuss
Posts: 43
Hi guys,
simple (you would think) question:
I'm not a fan of the regular style cycle helmets, but need to get one for common sense sake.
I like the Fox hardshell/Nutcase style ones, or ideally the military style helmets.
I'm having trouble finding the size of the helmets, and as I have a large head (64cm) I don't want to make the mistake of ordering the wrong thing online.
I'm in the UK, so, if any of you know of a 'similar' helmet, in my sort of size, that I can order in the UK (and ideally the website that does them) I would be most grateful!
simple (you would think) question:
I'm not a fan of the regular style cycle helmets, but need to get one for common sense sake.
I like the Fox hardshell/Nutcase style ones, or ideally the military style helmets.
I'm having trouble finding the size of the helmets, and as I have a large head (64cm) I don't want to make the mistake of ordering the wrong thing online.
I'm in the UK, so, if any of you know of a 'similar' helmet, in my sort of size, that I can order in the UK (and ideally the website that does them) I would be most grateful!
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There is no other way than visiting a shop an trying them on I am afraid. The sizes are just rough guides - and our heads vary a lot!0
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And if you're going to be cycling any distance (like more than a few hundred metres) consider the XC/roadie style anyway. Stops your brain melting. You can't see it when it's on anyway.I don't do smileys.
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supersonic wrote:There is no other way than visiting a shop an trying them on I am afraid. The sizes are just rough guides - and our heads vary a lot!
Unfortunately, we have very few good bike shops around here,there's and evans and a halfords, and a few small non chain stores, but none of them have anything but the most basic helmets.0 -
cooldad wrote:And if you're going to be cycling any distance (like more than a few hundred metres) consider the XC/roadie style anyway. Stops your brain melting. You can't see it when it's on anyway.
Cheers, but I rather detest these types, they aren't for me, plus, these skate/hardtop style helmets seem to offer significantly more protection.0 -
Halfords and Evans have a decent range when I went in. The skate/hardtop types do not offer more protection.0
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Halfords have the Boardman ones which certainly aren't basic.Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0
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order a few online..send back what you don't like/doesn't fit
this??
"Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes
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Oh yes I like that!! Thank you
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That's gonna get very warm.0
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It has fantastic reviews everywhere, unfortunately I'm having serious trouble finding it at an acceptable price (£50 is the limit I've set myself).0
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felix.london wrote:order a few online..send back what you don't like/doesn't fit
this??
I can't see one of those without thinking Don't touch the ears.I don't do smileys.
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nurglespuss wrote:It has fantastic reviews everywhere, unfortunately I'm having serious trouble finding it at an acceptable price (£50 is the limit I've set myself).
What price do you put on your head?0 -
Cheap helmets are just as good as expensive helmets safety wise - if they fit and match your usage.0
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Kowalski675 wrote:nurglespuss wrote:It has fantastic reviews everywhere, unfortunately I'm having serious trouble finding it at an acceptable price (£50 is the limit I've set myself).
What price do you put on your head?
An affordable one
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supersonic wrote:Cheap helmets are just as good as expensive helmets safety wise - if they fit and match your usage.
True in cycle helmets, but I wouldn't class £50 as a high price to pay for keeping my brains on the inside of my head (seems cheap to me, when you're used to £500 helmets, lol).0 -
I use a £40 bell slant - meets all the safety requirements, good rear protection, light. And it fits - that is what counts.0
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£30 Specialized Align here, for the same reasons (plus the Trifix straps, which I love).0
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yup, went with this one :
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_756433_langId_-1_categoryId_271408
fits great, and cheap as hell!0 -
If it fits, good stuff! Though last time I saw something that shape I took a dump in it ;-)0
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HA! 0
