New helmet time

[gmclean]

Dropped mine and cracked the shell so...

https://www.cyclesolutions.co.uk/48421/products/abus-aduro-21-road-cycling-helmet--orange.aspx

I know nothing about the brand (or the store), but determined to get an orange helmet (I've got an orange theme going on...).

Advice welcomed!

 

[vickster]

Try it on and see if it fits and is comfortable. Get from a shop if you can (or at least somewhere with free delivery and returns [and at the moment given Covid] as you may need to try a few before finding 'the one' (I tried at least 10)

 

[Reynard]

What @vickster said.

Find what fits and is comfortable first, and then, and only then, ask if they've got it in orange.

 

[CanucksTraveller]

I share your orange fetish! (See my helmet below).
And believe me it's really hard to find a helmet in orange, I gather that (and I'm happy to be corrected) that there are no more than 3 on the market at the moment, even then it's not so straightforward to get hold of one.
Fit is really, really key and your number one consideration by some way, I was just lucky that POC were one of the manufacturers who offered an orange option and also one of only two manufacturers whose shape suits my head.

 

[Sharky]

Make sure the adjustment range is sufficient to allow for winter head ware under the helmet.

 

[bikingdad90]

What about

Lazer tonic or lazer cyclone?
MET echo MIPS or MET terranova or
a Planet X helmet, plenty of on-one offerings in orange.

Personally for me I prefer MTB helmets and remove the peak as the coverage at the rear is extended compared to road helmets.

 

[fossyant]

Planet X helmets are good value

 

[gmclean]

Thanks all - aware the fit needs to be right (took me a while to get my old helmet for this reason). Will check out the recommendations.

And @CanucksTraveller that one is on my list too.

Now to find a shop where I can get them on my (big) heid!

 

[fossyant]

PX only come in medium and large - I went large - they are accurate with the head measurements. I'm Medium in Bell helmets.

At least with the PX MTB XC helmet I don't worry about getting it damaged (headbutting branches on a regular basis) as it was £15 and not the carbon infused fancy Bell one I have.

 

[Sharky]

Also some makes offer a crash replacement discount -

The Giro Helmet Crash Replacement policy allows you to replace your crash damaged Giro cycle helmet with a new one at a reduced price.
To participate in the scheme you must have purchased your helmet within the last two years from one of our UK or Irish Retailers and be a resident in the UK or Ireland.
To take advantage of this scheme all you need to do is drop us an email with the below information.

• A picture of the damaged helmet
• A covering letter detailing the information of the accident
• Proof of purchase of the damaged helmet
• Details of which replacement helmet you would like. (Model, size and colour)
• Your Full Name and address
• Contact Telephone Number

I've replaced mine a couple of times!

 

[Venod]

I have an Orange Specialised Helmet, expensive but light, my lad uses Planet X helmets, plenty of orange available and cheap as chips, I won't buy another expensive one I will go to PX.

https://www.planetx.co.uk/c/q/helmets

 

[MichaelW2]

Helmet shapes vary by brand. I like them with a flexible adjustable nylon band rather than padding to fit.
Managed to get a mostly white coloured one.
If I can, I buy 2 at the same time so I have a backup when it cracks. Unfortunately my last backup purchase was in a smaller size by mistake.

 

[gmclean]

Two PX helmets to choose from:

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

Thanks all, just need to decide now! (the former comes in matt orange which I'm tempted by!)