Can anyone suggest a good helmet please?

 

Im looking to buy a good quality helmet for commuting, but I want one more like a MTB helmet with protection down the back of the head, and sides. Im happy to buy a branded helmet although this might not necessarily mean its the best. Adjustable peak might be useful in low sun.

 

So far I'm looking at the following..

 

POC Tectal £150

 

 

 

 

Seven M2 £100

 

 

 

Giro Chronicle £75

 

 

Scott Centric MIPS £92

Edited April 1, 20188 yr by The Bear

skid lid and splat hat in one tho a bit over 150 but also has mips

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/bell-super-3r-mips-helmet-2018/rp-prod154839

 

Specialized Ambush and lower cost comp Ambush. If you crash damage them replacements are discounted by 30%.

 

Try a few different makes/models as head shapes vary.

skid lid and splat hat in one tho a bit over 150 but also has mips

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/bell-super-3r-mips-helmet-2018/rp-prod154839

 

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Can you buy the MIPS on its own? It sounds like it could be fun, but I don't wan't to look like a prize twat wearing one of those helmets.

Can you buy the MIPS on its own? It sounds like it could be fun, but I don't wan't to look like a prize twat wearing one of those helmets.

 

I think the MIPS is manufactured into the MIPS helmets?

 

But its an interesting question as some brands make both a MIPS and a non MIPS version of the same helmet. I wonder if the MIPS part can be added at a later date to the non MIPS version?

mips is for hi and low speed impacts https://www.6dhelmets.com/innovation/

 

tho i did try one of those and just to heavy at 1.5kg my full face is 800g met parachute .

https://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/gear/category/helmets-and-protection/helmet-standard/product/review-giant-rail-mtb-helmet-49952/

https://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/gear/category/helmets-and-protection/helmet-standard/product/review-giant-rail-mtb-helmet-49952/

 

And the Giant Rail helmet matches my bike colours too

 

http://giant.cl/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/casco-giant-rail-negro-azul.png

Fashion victim!

Not sure about large vent holes on top, not all crashes involve flat surfaced. Very little protection if hitting edge of rock or end of branch.

https://www.bellhelmets.com/en_eu/cycling/collections/mips-equipped

 

I have the mips super 3, best helmet I've had. Fits great and having the detachable chin guard is great.

Hi

I use a 661 evo am lid , its really comfortable and its lasting well .

 

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I got the Bell Super 3R MIPS Helmet and I got mine for £129 from merlin cycles. Its a great bit of kit wouldn't want anything else now. You can wear it anywhere and the chin guard is easy to remove or put on for down hill

Edited April 17, 20188 yr by Chris.

The OP got me thinking, new lid. Just had delivered a ‘bern watts’ Mips commute lid. Looks like a US baseball hat. I think it will complement the Volt, better than the shown lid that advertises the Volt!

Well I think I've narrowed down my choice to either the Giant Rail or the Giro Montaro which happens to come in a larger 65cm size for big headed folk like me. I think I'd like a bright coloured helmet to help make me visible on the road commute..

 

Giant Rail

 

 

Giro Montaro

 

Well I think I've narrowed down my choice to either the Giant Rail or the Giro Montaro which happens to come in a larger 65cm size for big headed folk like me. I think I'd like a bright coloured helmet to help make me visible on the road commute..

 

Giant Rail

 

 

Giro Montaro

 

I assume your've tried them.

I assume your've tried them.

 

No, but hope to be doing that this week.

Well I’ve just bought myself the Giant Rail helmet. I cycle past a Giant shop each day on my commute so popped in today to try one on.

 

As someone mentioned earlier I am perhaps a victim of fashion as it does match my Cube Race colours, but it’s a nice visible colour which is what I wanted.

 

Edited April 25, 20188 yr by The Bear

Well I’ve just bought myself the Giant Rail helmet. I cycle past a Giant shop each day on my commute so popped in today to try one on.

 

As someone mentioned earlier I am perhaps a victim of fashion as it does match my Cube Race colours, but it’s a nice visible colour which is what I wanted.

Well it’s definitely visible and matches well

As long as it comfortable I would say it’s win win win

Well I’ve just bought myself the Giant Rail helmet. I cycle past a Giant shop each day on my commute so popped in today to try one on.

 

As someone mentioned earlier I am perhaps a victim of fashion as it does match my Cube Race colours, but it’s a nice visible colour which is what I wanted.

 

I’m liking the choice of titfer

 

Perhaps I’ll go for the Giro Montaro then...

 

You should see the colour coordinating Adidas shorts and t shirts I’ve just taken delivery of

Edited April 25, 20188 yr by Parky