Best helmet for ponytailed riders

[ufkacbln]

Up to you

Try them on and see

There are "pony tail friendly", but this can mean anything including the common method of pulling it through a purposed designed gap in the fitting harness

Specilized's Aspire has a "Hairport"



Bell changes this by opening the harness to make it easier:



So lots of choices

 

[Heltor Chasca]

My beard sticks out at the front and my ponytail out the back. Long hair is a condition that is available to men too.

Kask Mojito has a height adjustable harness which fits the lid comfortably and doesn't tip it forward like some other helmets.

 

[Ganymede]

Hi Atalanta - sounds like you and I have similar hair except mine does plait. If you don't mind using hair products, try some hair gel when plaiting - just rub it on your hands before you start.

I have a women's helmet but just let my ponytail go below the back edge - I don't cycle enough to get really sweaty! You might also try a flat bun if your hair is long enough - take the top layer of your hair and make a small neat bun, fairly high above your nape (short hairgrips are good for this, you don't need a tie). then gather up the rest and twist and swirl it round the mini-bun in so it does a sort of danish pastry thing. I find mine only needs a total of 4 - 6 pins. I wear this under hats as well as my helmet. You can adjust the fit of the helmet if needed.

 

[Tom B]

Mrs Tom is ex-military and during that time perfected a tight bun. She says try spraying a little hairspray on (it sounds like a good use for the rest of the can bought when fitting grips), or even dry shampoo when putting it into the bun. She prefers it in a bun, or flat braids (im sure there is a name for it) as she is scared of snagging it when riding,

 

[rrarider]

Don't wear a helmet and look good.

Laurent Fignon never bothered with a helmet. Mind you, I think LeMond was wearing one in 1989 when he beat him by 8 seconds in the time trial in Paris, to win the stage and the Tour.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Laurent Fignon never bothered with a helmet. Mind you, I think LeMond was wearing one in 1989 when he beat him by 8 seconds in the time trial in Paris, to win the stage and the Tour.

...and TT bars IIRC....

 

[Tanis8472]