Is the £15 Asda Helmet any good?

[runner]

Looking to enter my first 100k next spring. I don't wear a helmet and only want one for occasional wear (sounds like a wedding ) so will the cheap £15 "Bell" model from Asda do the job?...it is obviously a requirement of mass participation events that a helmet is worn....

 

[PeteT]

Actually, the £9.99 one from Lidl (with the built in light at the back) is more than adequate for the job - light, comfortable and meets all Euorpean safety regs. Check if the ASDA one does the same and go for it if it does.

 

[Zoiders]

Nothing wrong with Bell helmets, they make the full range from the very basic right up to team issue lids.

 

[runner]

thanks guys it's good to see I can acquire a helment without having to break the bank....perhaps I will appreciate a good lid on my head and decide to wear everyday.....

 

[dellzeqq]

Decathlon have them at £9.99 as well. Ideal for touring in Spain. Strap on the handlebars a treat............

 

[Zoiders]

How have we made it in to "helmet debates" as well?

Just asking if "X" manufacturer makes a usable helmet is hardly a political hot potato.

 

[cyberknight]

I use a giro skyline and i found it a great helmet for the price, well ventilated and i got it off ebay for about half the price that the shops sell them.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_f...3&_nkw=giro+skyline&_sacat=See-All-Categories

 

[gavroche]

How can group rides insist on people wearing helmets when it is not a legal requirement? I would take offence to that as I don't ever wear one.

 

[Zoiders]

Gyro, Met, Bell - myself and the two guys I MTB with have one of each and they are all quality lids.

 

[Red Light]

Since they are all tested to the same measly EN standard (Specialized excepted) it will protect or not protect as well as any other.

 

[dellzeqq]

Looking to enter my first 100k next spring. I don't wear a helmet and only want one for occasional wear (sounds like a wedding ) so will the cheap £15 "Bell" model from Asda do the job?...it is obviously a requirement of mass participation events that a helmet is worn....

usually it's not. The standard wording is 'we strongly advise'. That's to get the organisers insurers off the hook........

 

[ufkacbln]

Since they are all tested to the same measly EN standard (Specialized excepted) it will protect or not protect as well as any other.

EN1078 is now banned in US competition as offering inadequate protection!

 

[slowmotion]

My sister wore a Lidl Crivit helmet on the Night Ride on Friday. She's still alive, so they must be good.

 

[Noodley]

How can group rides insist on people wearing helmets when it is not a legal requirement? I would take offence to that as I don't ever wear one.

Cos they can. clear enough for you?

 

[mattsccm]

Easy. Apply the "its my ball " idea.

I suppose its arse covering or insurance compliance.

Anyway I have looked as the Asda Bells plenty of times. (Its on my walk to work when I have time to kill)

Seem ok to me , I might get one.