New Helmet

[vickster]

You can get it cheaper if you have a Small head only

 

[Cycleops]

I’ve found that you can save quite a bit on some helmets by buying an unpopular colour. The Specialized Airnet I bought recently in Matt black was about thirty quid cheaper than the same in white or blue/white.

 

[ADarkDraconis]

I’ve found that you can save quite a bit on some helmets by buying an unpopular colour. The Specialized Airnet I bought recently in Matt black was about thirty quid cheaper than the same in white or blue/white.

I bought last year's color of my Bontrager Stavos on the clearance rack at my LBS for half off! Not the color or style I would have chosen but it fit the best and is well constructed.

I very much agree with everyone, try them on first! It is so hard, even within the same brand the same sizing can fit differently (I could not wear a Bontrager S/M in the one model I tried because it was too small, but the one I ended up with was a Small that felt bigger?!) I must have tried on a dozen helmets and was going to give up before I walked past the discontinued table.

 

[Glasgow44]

What is the difference between these two helmets, one is with MIPS and one without but what does that actually means in terms of function, safety, etc:

https://www.evanscycles.com/bell-st...=awin&utm_campaign=78888&utm_medium=Affiliate

https://www.merlincycles.com/bell-stratus-mips-road-bike-helmet-109129.html

I already have the red one and I can honestly say its the best helmet I've ever owned in terms of fit, so much so that I'm thinking of buying the blue one - I'd just like to know what the difference is.

Thanks in advance for your help.

J

 

[vickster]

MIPS was explained above no?

https://www.evanscycles.com/coffeestop/news/10-things-to-know-about-mips-in-bicycle-helmets

http://mipsprotection.com/technology/

However, the most important thing is that it fits your noggin properly and is comfortable!!

Merlin charge for returns, so unless you’re sure and don’t want to spend £6 or whatever returning it, try and buy in store

 

[Glasgow44]

MIPS was explained above no?

https://www.evanscycles.com/coffeestop/news/10-things-to-know-about-mips-in-bicycle-helmets

http://mipsprotection.com/technology/

However, the most important thing is that it fits your noggin properly and is comfortable!!

Merlin charge for returns, so unless you’re sure and don’t want to spend £6 or whatever returning it, try and buy in store

Thanks for that - I've added a bit to my question - already got the red one and it fits great, so thinking of getting the blue one.

 

[srw]

what does that actually means in terms of function, safety,

I suggest you read the extremely long helmet thread, as long as youre prepared to have preconceptions challenged.

TL;DR? The answer is Absolutely None.

And four offs? Bloody hell! What are you doing?

 

[vickster]

Thanks for that - I've added a bit to my question - already got the red one and it fits great, so thinking of getting the blue one.

Not a lot...just the colour probably

http://www.cyclingweekly.com/reviews/helmets/bell-stratus-mips-helmet