I read with great interest the incredibly lengthy debate on this forum as to whether we should or should not actually wear cycle helmets, I'll keep my views on that issue for that post.

My question is what is actually the best helmet?

Obviously we need to define 'best'. Best looking, best protection, best value for money, coolest (temperature) or function?

I would suggest 'What is the best overall?' and how do these modern BMX almost canoeist type fare up against the more traditional vented type, is it a case of the more you pay the better?

 

Would be interested in views.

if its features you want

 

for features, for general cycling, would go for one of these:

 

Bell Metropolis Review | BikeRadar.com

 

http://mos.bikeradar.com/images/bikes-and-gear/protection/helmet-standard/CYP208.helmets.bellmetro_prev-400-90.jpg

 

includes rain cover, mirror and light...

best price i've found for the full kit.

 

BELL 2008 METROPOLIS HELMET, RAIN COVER, MIRROR & REAR LIGHT

 

also comes in matt black, but not as the complete kit deal.

or if you ever find yourself racing up alp duez in 35 degree heat (i have! and, trust me, the only thing you want on your head is cold water) then how about one of these:

 

Giro Ionos Helmet for £116.99 | Giro Helmets - Performance | Cycle | Wiggle

 

these different helmets are for very different purposes, so its all about what you plan to use it for really.

I got this font69 from this site, delivered.

Its a great Helmet for the price at the moment.

 

Giro Indicator Helmet Black / Pewter

 

Its got a dial at the back of the helmet. Place the helmet on your head. Turn the dial at the back and it fits to your head perfectly.

So far TomB's Giro get my vote for looks.

 

Im not sure whether the Bell with mirror, light , sauna, snooker table, hot tub and mini bar is a little bit 'geeky'???

i think the metropolis is quite a good look for utility/hybrid style bikes - which most pedelecs are. also weight and ventilation are also less of an issue, practicality and robustness being more important for this kind of bike riding?

 

the matt black without the extras looks quite the part.

 

http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/images/products/14506bell_l.jpg

Bouncing and the right hairstyle works well too:

 

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I wonder what saddle he uses ????

I wonder what saddle he uses ????

 

I think it disappeared long ago.

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i think he may have been the previous owner of item number 230239063516 on ebay, a sustain edison.

[Qstrong UOTE=TomB;23624]for features, for general cycling, would go for one of these:

 

Bell Metropolis Review | BikeRadar.com

 

http://mos.bikeradar.com/images/bikes-and-gear/protection/helmet-standard/CYP208.helmets.bellmetro_prev-400-90.jpg

 

includes rain cover, mirror and light...

 

I have one these helmets, the mirror is good but the rain cover is a pain, it doesn't have enough stretch in it. You need very strong fingers/wrists to get it on, I don't bother with the rain cover, but apart from this I am well satisfied.

 

Derrick - Llanberis

 

P.S. Don't buy the Reflexite Sam Brown Standard Belt : the main buckle is almost useless, it would satisfactory if they replaced it with a Fastex buckle, as a reflector I have no complaints.

Edited April 9, 200817 yr by derrick7