Helmet reccomendations.

[iAmiAdam]

Ok, I'm looking for a relatively low price, (as in good value), but don't know where to start. It'll be for road use.

 

[ianrauk]

Cycling helmets are personal things. They are all shaped different that fit different shaped heads. People can recommend a helmet but it doesn't mean it will fit you or feel comfortable. So the best thing to do is go to a lbs or Halfords, try a few on. When you have found one you like, check the internet to see if you can get one at a price that is favourable to you.

 

[iAmiAdam]

Ah, right, didn't know that, all right then.

Cheers

 

[g00se]

Halfords - for all their failing - do have a decent range of helmets.

You'll find certain brands fit different types of heads. My head is a Bell or Giro - but I can never find a Met or Specialized that is comfy.

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

I have a Team Rudy one that's reasonably ok as well as a Giro Indicator which is the same.

To me, it's more a question of that colour it is!!

 

[summerdays]

The ones at the very bottom of the market are worth avoiding - they have very little in the way of adjustment - you do need to be able to adjust the fit at the back as well as the straps to get a decent fit normally.

 

[HeyWayne]

Halfords was the only place I could find one big enough to fit my U2 massive heed. Bell.

Prior to that (several moons ago) I had a Specialized, and it never really fitted me properly, just seemed to perch at the front and back of my head.

 

[Brahan]

Decathlon do a good range.

+1

 

[martint235]

I use a Selev which are little known but used to be seen in the TdF fairly often. I think if you feel you should wear a helmet (he says being very, very careful not to kick off the helmet debate then I think you should head for at least the mid-price range ones rather than the cheaper ones as they offer more adjustability and more protection.

M

 

[Mike!]

I have a Bell shaped head it seems, my old Specialized one if falling apart (the forehead padding is anyway) so i'll be getting a Bell Lumens, tried one in in Halfords and it's so much more comfortable and better fitting than the current one! Got paid yesterday so i will get one this week...

It's the same with Motorbike helmets - i'm a Shoei shape and find Arai hurt!

 

[ufkacbln]

1. Make sure it fits
2. Make sure it is adjustable so you can wear a Buff or similar if you wish
3. Highest standard possible (Snell B90 or B95)