Road vs MTB Helmets

[Distorted Vision]

I have a Specialized Vice helmet MTB helmet.

I am only into road cycling. I was wondering if I should buy a road helmet for safety reasons?

 

[DCLane]

For safety reasons - no.

For aesthetic reasons - possibly.

 

[ianrauk]

It makes no difference. Except with a lower front end on a road bike the peak of your MTB helmet may mean you lifting your head up more.
If you are comfortable and happy wearing it then carry on so.

 

[mikeymustard]

What you need is a flow chart:
does the peak cause you problems on a road bike?
Yes - buy a road based helmet
No - use the one you've got

 

[Globalti]

Er.... I think The Rules have something to say about MTB gear on road bikes.

 

[mikeymustard]

Er.... I think The Rules have something to say about MTB gear on road bikes.

Pffft!

 

[Levo-Lon]

Pffft!

Tiz true.. roadie helmet on a mtb
And a mtb helmet on a road bike

Rules is rules

 

[simongt]

I have two bash hats; a 'normal' one for commuting and a Fox HS for city work. It's more of a BMX style, but as in town, most of the things that my head is likely to hit are going to be hard, as oppose to verges and grassy banks, I think the thicker outer shell is worth the difference.
But that's just my personal take on it.

 

[Drago]

There's no techncial or physical reason why you shouldn't carry on with your current lid. The self appointed style windbags might let you know about it though.

 

[Threevok]

I direct the poster's attention to Rule #35

http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/

 

[glasgowcyclist]

Chances are your current helmet will be manufactured to satisfy the same standard as any other you buy (BSEN1078) so it won't matter from a safety aspect. If you want a higher standard then look for a helmet that's met the Snell B90 specifcation.

 

[mustang1]

I need a TT helmet for MTB use. Any recommendations?

 

[Levo-Lon]

I need a TT helmet for MTB use. Any recommendations?

It will catch on...it'll be 26 wheels next you see

 

[mikeymustard]

Tiz true.. roadie helmet on a mtb
And a mtb helmet on a road bike

Rules is rules

I direct the poster's attention to Rule #35

http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/

Rules are for sheep!


Edit: apart from rule 5 - obvs!