Helmets & Helmet Suggestions

^ if you buy a MTB helmet the back support part may be too low down to be comfortable when on a road bike as your head till be tilted up more.

Who gives a crap what they look like.. everyone already thinks you're a bell for cycling anyway.

Has to be said, those oh so cool bibs, the retro jersey, the flashy disco slippers, and klingon styled helmets. Lustful items individually, but most of us look like twats when we put it all together.

Helmet brands are like shoe brands. Some run big some run small. Plus if you have a very round, or very pointed head. Your opinion of which way round this is can be the opposite to someone elses.

I like Met, and Lazer. Lazer tend to fit while allowing for a thick skullcap. Met are too snug for this, but aces in the summer. So I have one of each.

My strad is designed for baldies, and has big cooling channel that conincides with my bald patch.

^ if you buy a MTB helmet the back support part may be too low down to be comfortable when on a road bike as your head till be tilted up more.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QY8311Q1KJ8

Has to be said, those oh so cool bibs, the retro jersey, the flashy disco slippers, and klingon styled helmets. Lustful items individually, but most of us look like twats when we put it all together.

Helmet brands are like shoe brands. Some run big some run small. Plus if you have a very round, or very pointed head. Your opinion of which way round this is can be the opposite to someone elses.

I like Met, and Lazer. Lazer tend to fit while allowing for a thick skullcap. Met are too snug for this, but aces in the summer. So I have one of each.

My strad is designed for baldies, and has big cooling channel that conincides with my bald patch.

That makes a lot of sense SF. I think I'll go and try on a few. Don't get me wrong though - I've gone into this exercise without trying to come out looking good - it's all damage limitation - I'm trying to end up looking as least bad as possible.

That makes a lot of sense SF. I think I'll go and try on a few. Don't get me wrong though - I've gone into this exercise without trying to come out looking good - it's all damage limitation - I'm trying to end up looking as least bad as possible.

If it fits well it'll look better. The more expensive ones tend to offer the standard level of protection while being less bulky.

Kask or gtro

I loved the Orbea helmets - not sure I'd wear them mind

LA-ZER GE-NE-SIS

Used it for 3 month. Seems perfect for round-headed me

^ it looks really nice too. Bit pricy though.

LA-ZER GE-NE-SIS

Used it for 3 month. Seems perfect for round-headed me

I have a Lazer.......and a round head. Good for fellow roundheads to know.

Posts like this could actually make this thread a useful resource.

Which is against a LFGSS charter or somethin.

^ it looks really nice too. Bit pricy though.

not necessarily: http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw=lazer+genesis&_frs=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m359

and if anybody consider themselves fellow hip hop-slaves too, then it's nice to know that the mash crew also likes this helmet

I quite like the Catlike Kompact O helmets, does anyone know which London shops stock them? I know TFG stock the matte black one, are there any others?

Just seen this helmet. Its a project on kickstarter.

I like the idea, its very Daft Punk.

Not convinced, what does it offer that normal bike lights don't?

Yes, lets make ourselves look even more like freaks.

Needs Respro mask and a Hump to ensure maximum wtf-itude

Not convinced, what does it offer that normal bike lights don't?

Confusion for other road users, especially if it is the riders only source of light.

Not convinced, what does it offer that normal bike lights don't?

It screams gimmicky overengineering.

Needs Respro mask and a Hump to ensure maximum wtf-itude

Agreed!

If they had incorporated indicators and a mask too I would have pledged money....NOT!

Anyone think these will catch on? lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XCPNRnkbpg

Crash tests sort of show it works http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7Oud3iGXWY

1st vid, 0:35, his face just came off.

Just ordered a Kask K50 for £60 to replace my 3 year old Specialized that probably has all the protection of a giant piece of popcorn now.

^ Was just coming to post about this!

http://on-one.co.uk/i/q/HEKK10TS/kask_k_10_helmet_team_sky_edition

i traded up from a met to a specialized echelon. very comfy and light

I've got a Kask K10 which I'm really happy with. Very adjustable and comfy.

Couldn't get over the horrible Sky blue bit on the K10, so went for the black K50, which is actually lighter and has more vents.

Yeah I hate the Sky designs. Got a Kask Mojito about a month and a half ago and its perfect for my incredibly spherical head. Really happy with it. A shame that Wiggle had £20 quid off earlier this week but life will go on. Did you try one on first?