£120 helmet...

[BigonaBianchi]

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/kask-mojito-road-helmet/

Is it worth it? I see much cheaper helmets out there..
I'm having trouble convincing.myself I.need one...when my.cheap bell seems the same.

...why isn't it the same?

 

[Lee_M]

it is a very good helmet, but if you were going to buy one I suggest you go to your LBS and try one one, they aren't the same fitting as others and I wanted one until I tried one on, then realised I looked a knob!

 

[DCLane]

It depends. I use a Uvex FP1, which supposedly retails at £130. It's really light and fits well.

I've also got a £165 Kask Vertigo in red that I've not used yet - http://www.wiggle.co.uk/kask-vertigo-road-helmet/ - and may sell on here. It's chunkier than the Uvex and not really my style.

 

[Linford]

Fit is everything

 

[jonny jeez]

Kask have a very wide fit that is not like the Met or Uvex fit.

I tried a few on myself recently and was taken by the Kask,

 

[BigonaBianchi]

But why the huge price...it's just a hat right?? Clearly not...but why spend this.much cash compared to a cheap pne?

If my.head hits the deck will the extra cash spent on this keep me out of a and e?

 

[Andrew_P]

No more protection just lighter and maybe better venting, or just like a cycling version of Prada for ones head..

 

[zizou]

The more expensive helmets tend to be lighter and have better ventilation.

Although i think the new aero helmets that you are starting to see pros wear (like the giro air attack) will be more expensive, heavier and have worse ventilation

 

[fossyant]

Got a Bell Sweel R and a Bell Volt - neither was cheap, but the vents are the most important for me. Stops me boiling.

 

[vickster]

I have far too much hair for venting to make a huge amount of difference...buy one that fits and that you like the look of

 

[derrick]

I have one of these http://www.wiggle.co.uk/kask-k50-road-helmet/ much more comfatble than the bell i have http://www.wiggle.co.uk/bell-lumen-road-helmet/
The Kask also looks better and it has a much nicer finish to it.

 

[gavintc]

But why the huge price...it's just a hat right?? Clearly not...but why spend this.much cash compared to a cheap pne?

If my.head hits the deck will the extra cash spent on this keep me out of a and e?

Your comments imply that you know the reason for the additional cost. If it meets safety standards, there is little safety difference between a cheap and an expensive helmet. Why not pick on the difference between a pair of dhb and rapha bibs.

 

[Pedrosanchezo]

I have this Kask Dieci. It is such a comfortable helmet and the fit is spot on. It has a great adjuster at the back so that it will never fall off even without the chin strap on. I also have a Giro helmet and the Kask comfort level is different class.

If you can justify the price then i highly recommend the Dieci. Th Vertigo also gets amazing feedback though it's dearer still.
Can't see how the Mojito could be much different.

Remember with Wiggle if it doesn't fit you can send it back. Though the adjustment in these helmets should allow them to fit most.

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[marzjennings]

Often the higher price pays for better fit, better venting, sometimes better replacement plan, better looks, better features, etc.

 

[ayceejay]

Perhaps you could try one of these http://player.vimeo.com/video/43038579