Hi all, looking at new helmets and have a couple issues i could do with some help with. A lot of lids I've tried seem to sit high on the head like a mushroom I fancy something a little sleeker ( don't need an aero helmet) have been checking out HJC as they look like they would fit the bill. Would have to buy on the net as none around me, also there's the question of Mips or Wave Cell or other safety. Any thoughts ??
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weareHKR
Senior Member
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- North East Coast - UK
Noooooo.... A Helmet question with added safety technologies... 
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vickster
Legendary Member
Just buy one that fits properly and is comfortable. If buying online, make sure the retailer has free delivery and returns (and accepts helmet returns) otherwise it'll get very expensive (you can also get free returns if sign up and use Paypal)
Never heard of HJC.
My Uvex and Kask are very comfortable for my rounder head. All helmets look daft on me as I have spaniel ear hair
so fit/comfort is key ahead of look (and any marketing claims about safety features which push the price up)
CanucksTraveller
Macho Business Donkey Wrestler
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- Hertfordshire
If you're concerned about the mushroom look it's really just a case of trying a few on and seeing what they look like on you, some will look sleeker thanks to a smaller shell, some will always look like a mushroom. And it's not always make-dependent... sometimes if you're at the low end of "Large" say, even the raciest of helmets might still look like a mushroom. It usually looks a bit neater if you're toward the higher end of a range, so for example where one brand might have a range of 55-58cm in Medium and 57-60cm in Large, and your noggin is 57cm, then the medium will usually look better.
Bear in mind when a helmet shell is more snug you might potentially lose the flexibility of putting a hat under it in bad weather though. Personally I prefer to size down, and I like the neat look of POC helmets, but everyone has their own preference.
Fit is the really, really key element though, make sure it fits properly around the right part of your head and is comfortable.
Bear in mind when a helmet shell is more snug you might potentially lose the flexibility of putting a hat under it in bad weather though. Personally I prefer to size down, and I like the neat look of POC helmets, but everyone has their own preference.
Fit is the really, really key element though, make sure it fits properly around the right part of your head and is comfortable.
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Drago
Legendary Member
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- Suburban Poshshire
Fit is everything. No point having a helmet with depelted uranium technology and pretentioned reactive armour if the fit is not optimum.
If you're serious about safety then go and try some on. You cannot judge the shape of a lid against the shape of your skull from a picture. You may as well wear a saucepan on your head if you're not going to eliminate the chance of getting one that does not conform properly to your noggins topography.
If you're serious about safety then go and try some on. You cannot judge the shape of a lid against the shape of your skull from a picture. You may as well wear a saucepan on your head if you're not going to eliminate the chance of getting one that does not conform properly to your noggins topography.
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contadino
Veteran
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- Chesterfield
I changed my giro lid (definitely a mushroom look - kinda Portobello) for a Dhb C1.0 Crossover a few months ago. So much better fit and so much more comfortable. Just my 2p worth.
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There is no mercy
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Grant Fondo
Guru
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- Cheshire
I tend to keep my helmet, ... oh, hang on i did that one in 2013, Fnaar!
