Carnac Road bike helmet on a budget - best for ventilation?

[adrian.collins]

Good day to you!
I'm after a replacement helmet (on a budget!) - I like the look of the Planet X Carnac helmets as below
They look light and are cheap, and I've seen some good reviews of them
My question is, any thoughts on these? I always seem to get too warm, so I am looking for something lightweight and with maximum ventilation

I'm not particularly fussed about aero, I am more about getting out there and just enjoying a 40-60 mile ride (or whatever)
Many thanks

https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/HECAPODSL/carnac-podium-sl-road-helmet
https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/HECANOTUS/carnac-notus-road-helmet
https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/HECACROIX/carnac-croix-road-helmet

 

[fraz101]

I have the Notus,very comfortable, no problems with over heating.

Great price also.

 

[steveindenmark]

I have several Carnac helmets. They are a good buy and work well if you come off

 

[adrian.collins]

I have the Notus,very comfortable, no problems with over heating.

Great price also.

Brilliant, that's good to know

Many thanks!

 

[adrian.collins]

I have several Carnac helmets. They are a good buy and work well if you come off

Thank you, much appreciated! 👍

 

[Jameshow]

I have the croix and it's been as good if not better than the giro I had before it.

I had no problems over heating even in the 40° heat over the summer down south.

 

[adrian.collins]

I have the croix and it's been as good if not better than the giro I had before it.

I had no problems over heating even in the 40° heat over the summer down south.

Wow, that's amazing! Many thanks for the info, seems like a no brainer to try one in that case! Cheers

 

[vickster]

Thought I‘d give one a try. Good value for money (although not what I’d call light but I use a Kask) but didn’t fit my head at all so cost me in postage, downside of buying helmets online

 

[adrian.collins]

Thought I‘d give one a try. Good value for money (although not what I’d call light but I use a Kask) but didn’t fit my head at all so cost me in postage, downside of buying helmets online

Oh dear, yes it is trial and error to be fair!

 

[fossyant]

So long as they fit ! I've found the measurements spot on for my noggin, and currently have one XC helmet and two MTB trail lids from PX. Nice and cheap and not worried if I whack them of a few branches (which happens alot). I'd deffo get a road one but have a stupid expensive Bell Volt

 

[vickster]

So long as they fit ! I've found the measurements spot on for my noggin, and currently have one XC helmet and two MTB trail lids from PX. Nice and cheap and not worried if I whack them of a few branches (which happens alot). I'd deffo get a road one but have a stupid expensive Bell Volt

Just totally wrong shape. Far too narrow, looked ridiculous perched on my noggin!

 

[Jameshow]

Thought I‘d give one a try. Good value for money (although not what I’d call light but I use a Kask) but didn’t fit my head at all so cost me in postage, downside of buying helmets online

Mine is light I did notice the croxc has more vents than the others.

 

[wonderloaf]

I've got 3 Carnac helmets and a Giro Foray, the Carnac's are lighter, better ventilated and more comfortable than the Giro. In actual fact I've got the light blue Croix as shown in your original post and it's my 'go to' helmet. I'm thinking of asking Mrs W to get me another one for Xmas (quite like the red one) but she says ' Why so many helmets, you've only got one head!'

 

[cyberknight]

i have the croix with leds in the back for commuting , a good lid for the price although i found my decathlon one a bit better ventilated but its about 3 times the cost

 

[postman]

Croix road in that blue as shown,super helmet.bought it this year in a sale cheaper than what's shown I think,great value.