Looking For A New Helmet Suggestion
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mountaingirl sara
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Derkderkall
iMTB Rockstah
I have a Smith venture. More of a budget mips helmet I would consider in the general "trail" category. Actually, I have two, I'm very near the upper measurement of the medium and lower measurement of the large, and initially bought they large on sale. Unfortunately it kept shoving my glasses down. Picked up a medium back in may and very happy with the fit and comfort.
UPSed
iMTB Hooligan
I picked one up last year. By far the most comfortable helmet I've ever worn. I have an odd shaped head and the fit is perfect. It has a high brow so there's minimal contact with glasses.
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Redman
iMTB Rockstah
siata94
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Danimal
iMTB Addict
Im getting to where I should update the helmet. One nagging item is that they often do not play well with glasses. Either the top of the glasses rattle and bump into the helmet, or the arms bump into the helmet behind the ears.
Thanks for the recommendation. I'm going to have to check this out. Just need to find where to try one on.
Danmtchl
iMTB Rockstah
I had one of those and they are more bulbous than they look.
Redman
iMTB Rockstah
Fully agree. you get used to it rather quickly. I have M/L and XL/XXL and the XXL looks like I turned into a bobblehead.
singlespeedrider
Well-Known Member
I took a big digger and smashed my helmet at the white tank mountains. Been a giro guy for years and looking and reading I think I’ll just stick with what works. Maybe another Montaro for me.
herzalot
iMTB Hooligan
You OK?
UPSed
iMTB Hooligan
No grammatical errors other than capitalization so I'd say he's okay.
singlespeedrider
Well-Known Member
Yep just some bumps and bruises and a dent in my helmet. It’s always on the easy spots you crash.
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bvader
iMTB Rockstah
@singlespeedrider glad you are OK. I was / am Giro dude for years.. last year looked at new helmets... I will say my new TLD A2 is amazingly comfy functional good coverage.. looks nice too. It's my everyday helmet now.
Cyclotourist
iMTB Hooligan
Good timing! This was in my morning email:
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This weekend you can save 25% on all helmets!! This disount won't last long so act quickly to get yourself a new helmet for 2021. Shop our selection of road, aero, all-mountain, and full-face helmets and save big all weekend long!
Use code: PROTECTYAHEAD at checkout and save 25% off all helmets through Sunday, 1/10!
https://planetcyclery.com/catalog/category/view/s/helmets/id/747/
singlespeedrider
Well-Known Member
I actually contacted giro and got 30% off for crash replacement and ordered up a new Source helmet. Just a step below from the Montaro but had the colors I wanted.
Mikie
Admin/iMTB Hooligan
I'm discovering my round Bell Helmet does not work well with my round Charlie Brown noggin. No matter what i do to the chin strap to adjust it. The helmet rolls forward and presses my eye wear into the bridge of my nose. Last Bell helmet did the same. It's time for a new helmet... 
Cornholio
iMTB Rockstah
I’m in the “gotta try em on” camp. Went to the Path a few months ago to get a new helmet to replace my Bell Super and ended up getting an iXS Trigger AM. It felt the best on my head and no matter what I always think I look silly when I see myself in a picture with my helmet on.
It doesn’t have MIPS but it looks like they offer it in that model now. But the moral of the story is what works for me won’t work for others unless they share the same cranium dimensions.
It doesn’t have MIPS but it looks like they offer it in that model now. But the moral of the story is what works for me won’t work for others unless they share the same cranium dimensions.
senderos_949
Member
Totally agree - after trying on various brands in the LBS, I found that certain brands just consistently fit my noggin better (Bell, TLD and Fox) than others. My only issue is that some brands combine sizes (M/L, etc) to save $ so if you have a medium-size head you get a Lg shell with extra padding (I assume) so the helmet looks huge on your head lol.
I currently have the original Fox Flux and it's a solid helmet but somehow I needed a L/XL (the S/M was a bit too tight) and even my wife noticed how big it is on me...
mountaingirl sara
iMTB Hooligan
Round Charlie Brown head you say?! Kali Enduro should fit that noggin well. My hubby has a large noggin and the Kali works well for himI'm discovering my round Bell Helmet does not work well with my round Charlie Brown noggin. No matter what i do to the chin strap to adjust it. The helmet rolls forward and presses my eye wear into the bridge of my nose. Last Bell helmet did the same. It's time for a new helmet...
Mikie
Admin/iMTB Hooligan
-->Round Charlie Brown head you say?! Kali Enduro should fit that noggin well. My hubby has a large noggin and the Kali works well for him
<-- This is an accurate depiction of my chrome dome...
mtnbikej
J-Zilla
I'm discovering my round Bell Helmet does not work well with my round Charlie Brown noggin. No matter what i do to the chin strap to adjust it. The helmet rolls forward and presses my eye wear into the bridge of my nose. Last Bell helmet did the same. It's time for a new helmet...
I always referred to them as Burt or Ernie shaped heads.
senderos_949
Member
Don't be hating on those of us that have Bert heads. btw: here's a sweet pic from me crushing it on my last trip to Sedona
