Helmet size question

[RWright]

Where to begin, 1st, not all brands suit everyone, regardless of adjustability. Finding a helmet is as much about finding a brand that makes helmets that suit your head shape as it is buying the right size.

I am quite aware of that fact.

When you find the right helmet, it should be adjusted such that it is secure on your head without the chin scraps being done up. This does NOT mean cranking the internals real tight, if it fits right, it wont be tight, but it will be hooked onto your skull.

That sounds a little primitive. There may be a just a little more to it than that. Are you a professional fitter? I am going to take a wild guess and say no. But like I said, it isn't rocket science.

Lastly, well the last thing I can be arsed to respond about with regards to this epic fail is the comment about Specialized ass measuring devices being intended to sell you their own branded saddles, of course it is and if you thought otherwise you are lacking in sense, like helmets all manufacturers saddles vary in shape, thus one device can not make recommendations for numerous brands, it is a specific tool developed for use with their line of saddles and is in no way advertised otherwise.

It is a great sales tool, I never said otherwise, the color coding makes it easy for the bike shop workers that come in after they get out of high school. It also makes it harder for the customer that goes home and gets on the internet to find other choices unless they ask for the specific width. I played the retail game for quite a while. Not sure if you have seen the assometer but it measures your sit bone width, nothing more, why would it not work for other brands?

I think I basically asked if bicycle helmets stretch any with use...well in my own rambling sort of way but hey, that's how I roll.