helmet recommendations

[jim55]

highly topical hahahah,but i DO wear a helmet but to b honest its not the best look/shape of helmet so i want a new one ,any reccs for a good fitting one that is not too expensive and avoids the mushroom effect

 

[smokeysmoo]

I've used Met for years. I find they fit well and are comfortable, and they seem to go slightly larger than many which I need for my big old melon

 

[Gary E]

Bell Ukon for me. Very comfortable. Get them from Amazon/eBay for about £15

 

[jim55]

the one im using is a edin bike co-op thing ,its a mtb style and tbh it sits too high on my head ,i want a road type one ,hey if i cant power up hills i wana look ok while im pushing my bike lol

 

[Gary E]

the one im using is a edin bike co-op thing ,its a mtb style and tbh it sits too high on my head ,i want a road type one ,hey if i cant power up hills i wana look ok while im pushing my bike lol

Good attitude, I'm with you there

 

[vickster]

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[jim55]

that looks like a kids !!lol ,im thinking more mark cavendish hahahahah

 

[ufkacbln]

1. Make sure it fits and is comfortable. This is one of those items where you need to try before you buy
2. Different makes have different shapes - again try before buying
3. Look at the standards, the toughest is Snell B95, and a whole range of others are out there, whatever you do don't rely on the simplistic and ineffective EN1078
4. Try and avoid any "snag points" - the protrusions on modern helmets that can catch and twist on impact, even causing the helmet to come off the head.

 

[G-Zero]

Mrs G is sick of me wearing my ancient Met Parabellum (with peak) on my road bike, so has offered to buy me a Giro Aeon next month.

Lovely fit (even for my oversized head), very lightweight and extremely well ventilated.

 

[ufkacbln]

Don't take this as "anti-helmet", but "pro-effectiveness"

As in point 2 above the Aeon is only EN1078 rated and an inferior product that will not pass the higher standards. Arguably it will therefore not perform as well as others in a crash.


The Aeon is also compromised as a design and in it's function.... look at all those sharp snaggy bits!

My evidence:

Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute

Giro

Although it is a subsidiary of Bell, Giro designs have been known for a unique fit and a trend leader. The line has been gradually evolving and adding rounded compact profile models over the past several years, but the most expensive high-end models still have the elongated shape and pronounced external points. All Giro helmets are molded in the shell, and high end models have lower shells molded in as well. High-end models use fitting pads, but the less expensive ones are ring fit. This year Giro has highly visible neon colors again. Some Giro helmets have reflective surfaces on the rear stabilizers, a logical place for those who ride in the bent-over position. Visors are mounted with pins that snap into the helmet shell and have an adjustable angle. Our unscientific hand test showed them to pop out readily on impact. Strap fittings are not among the best for holding securely after adjusting, although those on the Aeon and Rift models do hold well. Bell, Giro and other manufacturers have lighter hyper-ventilated models produced for the European market that meet the CEN standard but are not certified to meet the tougher US CPSC standard.

The emphasis in red is mine, but do ask what standards the Aeon in the European form passes.

According to the Bike Radar review the European version is compromised and is one of these lower protection models!

The company's new Aeon, however, manages to nearly match the impressive weight (189g for a small CE-certified sample – CPSC ones are about 30g heavier)

If a helmet only passes EN1078 and one of the higher standards then you are spending lots of money on a product that is not as effective as other models.

You would get far more "bang for your bucks" buying a cheaper Snell certified helmet.