Helmet Question

Pufftmw

No, not a debate as to whether or not you should wear one :roll:

My personal proclivity is that when commuting in London, I want the best protection for my bonce that I can get. Stop short of a fullface but wear a Scott Stego enduro MTB helmet - nice dropped rear and a MIPS system but not the lightest or most breathable.

Whilst on holiday last week, did a few miles on some empty roads in 25+ heat and all that lovely enclosed skull protection made me sweat buckets.

What is a good road helmet these days? Offering crash protection & breathability? I think I need something for when I'm not commuting or throwing myself down the sides of mountains.

junglist_matty

I have one of these, and wear it all year round, it's comfy in the heat.... As for crash protection, I don't plan on trying it out to test it, but I'm of the impression it's better than not wearing it if I do hit my head.

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veronese68

I got a Kask Mojito because it fits the shape of my head nicely, feels cooler than previous lids I've had. I'd definitely recommend it.
Some people struggle seem to get glasses on with them so try it with and without glasses. Although I've not found it an issue. I'm sure you're aware to try them on for fit to your head.

elbowloh

Veronese68 wrote:

I got a Kask Mojito because it fits the shape of my head nicely, feels cooler than previous lids I've had. I'd definitely recommend it.
Some people struggle seem to get glasses on with them so try it with and without glasses. Although I've not found it an issue. I'm sure you're aware to try them on for fit to your head.

I have one of these too.

I do have the issue with sunnies (but I think it's more to do with my sunglasses as they have ridiculously long arms).

However, not a biggie, as on most rides I only wear shades for about 10% of the time as they wearing sunnies annoys me whilst riding.

daddy0

I used a cheap Abus helmet (£35 from LBS) for a couple of years, but have recently splashed out on a Mojito. Not had an issue with glasses. TBH there is little to choose between the Abus and Kask helmets, but the Mojito does fit slightly better so I'm hoping this means better protection should I crash.

I have used pi$$pot helemts too when I used to BMX... never again! Not enough ventilation, and I doubt that it would be any more protective than the expensive Kask should I hit my head hard. Although, the BMX helmet certainly will take a few knocks without taking any damage itself.

UndercoverElephant

I have a Kask K10, which is superb. Very airy and fits fantastically. Not sure how well it would fair in a crash, I hope I never find out.

For crash protection, I can personally vouch for the Giro Atmos, when I fell off my mountain bike, my elbow and head hit the ground at roughly the same time with roughly the same amount of impact. My elbow broke, my head didn't. Wasn't as cool around the head as the Kask, though, and is now rather flat in places.

essex-commuter

I've had Specialized, Giro's and now Kask. Can't talk about protection but the Kask fits my bonce better than anything has done before.

vermin

Try lots on. Mojito was a revelation for me in terms of fit and comfort when first I tried it. Now wear a Cannondale Teramo. It's less than half the price, fits just as well and seems better vented, but doesn't have the bling factor.

andrewc3142

I recenly got my first helmet, for commuting.

I tried the Kask range and found them a lot more comfortable than I expected.

At full price would have probably got the Mojito, but they had the Vertigo on offer for £100, making it cheaper, so got that.

veronese68

Bizarrely the Mojito fitted my head better than the Vertigo. I'm glad it did as that promotion would have been really irritating otherwise.

rubertoe

Whatever you do, try and avoid a smelly or sweaty helmet.

I wear a met stradivarius (matt black) again, i find it fits me really well, but they are quite hard to find.

Basically you need to pick a price point and go and try a load on.

rolf_f

Veronese68 wrote:

Bizarrely the Mojito fitted my head better than the Vertigo. I'm glad it did as that promotion would have been really irritating otherwise.

Shouldn't have been - the Vertigo has a higher retail price but weighs more than the Mojito. I think you get in insect mesh thingy with the Vertigo but that's not biggie for me as I always wear a buff under the helmet. Sky wouldn't favour the Mojito over the Vertigo without good reason.

If you don't want to go to Mojito price, I have a K50 that fits just the same as the Mojito. A little heavier and bulkier with older style separate pads but still an excellent helmet. Can get those for less than £70 I think.

the_fuggler

Another vote fot the Mojito. No issues with sunnies / glasses for me.

Pufftmw

Wow - strong votes for Kask Mojito, never heard of it before yesterday. Thanks guys. Where to find in London?

Pufftmw

King of Mountains one looks good!

Would be like putting a double target on your back...

rubertoe

Pufftmw wrote:

Wow - strong votes for Kask Mojito, never heard of it before yesterday. Thanks guys. Where to find in London?

Cycle Surgery stock Kask.

notsoblue

+1 for Kask Mojito. Great fit, love it.

veronese68

Pufftmw wrote:

King of Mountains one looks good!

Would be like putting a double target on your back...

I got one with World Champ stripes. If anyone queries them I will point out that I can be a world class arsehole too.

cyclingprop

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