Landed on head , it hurt. recomend me a helmets

[Pesty]

They all told me I needed one didnt listen did I. Anyway fell off today and landed straight on my head. not sure how its a bit confusing and my neck hurts more than my head for some reason.
Anyway whats a good helmet?

[Sharief]

What do you ride? DH/XC/DJ?

I have a Giro Xen for XC and it's really good... Lightweight, good protection, comfortable. I think they're about 100 quid but I don't precisely know because I won for MBUK star letter.

[Pesty]

Cheers but I don't want to spend £100 Anything under £50 any good?

cross country I suppose its called today I fell off at wharncliff woods on a quite steep down hill bit think I hit a tree stump altough like I say still not exactly sure what happened and I still have a funny headache

[cjs]

Best go and try a few on to make sure they fit and you don't look too much of a knob! I tried a Specialized helmet but I found it a bit uncomfortable on the crown of my head. Ended up with a Trek helmet for about £30 which is nice and comfy, it is a bit chunky though. I have noticed some of the more expensive helmets are a bit more minimalist and do look better on.

[SCOOTERMAN]

Pesty said:

Cheers but I don't want to spend £100 Anything under £50 any good?

cross country I suppose its called today I fell off at wharncliff woods on a quite steep down hill bit think I hit a tree stump altough like I say still not exactly sure what happened and I still have a funny headache

Giro Hex, assuming it fits. Nicely made, light, plenty of protection around the back of the head (something I feel many road-dervied lids lack) and oh-so-comfy.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?Mod...

[Mr MoJo]

I've just bought a Specialized Air8, nothing flash and was reduced from £40 to £30

Not the lightest helmet but fit is really good and has good adjustability (is that a word?! ) Nice and comfy too.

[Pooh]

I have one of these and I am very happy with it, the chin guard is removable and it is light and comfortble, a little over your price range but how much is your head/face worth?

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=17687 

[Pesty]

Pooh said:

, a little over your price range but how much is your head/face worth?

Not much unfortunately

does look cool though.


Thanks for teh sugestions guys will have to pop in a shop I guess hunt some down and try em on see if they fit my head. Probably have to wait till the swelling goes down

[snotrag]

The most important thing by far is the fit.

You will find that one or two brands fir your shape of head, and the rest dont.

Then just select whichever is in your price range.

Giro's fit me, MET do not.

Hope you enjoyed Wharncliffe, how muddy was it? Had some nice weather recently.

[Pesty]

snotrag said:

The most important thing by far is the fit.

You will find that one or two brands fir your shape of head, and the rest dont.

Then just select whichever is in your price range.

Giro's fit me, MET do not.

Hope you enjoyed Wharncliffe, how muddy was it? Had some nice weather recently.

looks very nice probably go back next week. was quite to very muddy in parts. The down hill bits we found were a kind of slippy muddy clay probably the hardest I have tried to ride yet. was doing Ok ish till the Off.
I think I go down the hard bits too slow which unstableises me I tried to go a little faster then next thing I know I'm banging my head and hearing my neck crunch Oh well.

anyway thanks for the tips will try a few on in the local donny shop

[Gooby]

Pesty said:

Cheers but I don't want to spend £100 Anything under £50 any good?

cross country I suppose its called today I fell off at wharncliff woods on a quite steep down hill bit think I hit a tree stump altough like I say still not exactly sure what happened and I still have a funny headache

I have a £50 Giro.
It was £50 simply because it was the one that fitted. You have to try a few on, fit and comfort is more important than price.

[pdV6]

Gooby said:

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I have a £50 Giro.
It was £50 simply because it was the one that fitted. You have to try a few on, fit and comfort is more important than price.

True. You tend to find, though, that the more expensive lids tend to fit better and are more comfortable as a result. Also, more money = lighter = more comfortable. And more money = more vents = cooler = more comfortable.

You definitely need to try a few to see which fit the shape of your head. For example, I use a Giro Xen in medium but that won't fit onto Neil's head (which I wouldn't say is noticeably larger than mine) - it's all down to the shape.

[neil_bolton]

pdV6 said:

Gooby said:

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I have a £50 Giro.
It was £50 simply because it was the one that fitted. You have to try a few on, fit and comfort is more important than price.

True. You tend to find, though, that the more expensive lids tend to fit better and are more comfortable as a result. Also, more money = lighter = more comfortable. And more money = more vents = cooler = more comfortable.

You definitely need to try a few to see which fit the shape of your head. For example, I use a Giro Xen in medium but that won't fit onto Neil's head (which I wouldn't say is noticeably larger than mine) - it's all down to the shape.

I think Petes being a bit modest for me, my heads Mekon size: I used to be able to get into Large Giro's, but they don't fit any more.

However the Fox large/extra large is perfect, and a nice shape. However, you pays yer money etc etc - the Fox is a great lid - apart from the bloody adjuster pulling hair out of your swede when you tighten it

For my full face, I use a L/XL 661 Bravo and that fits nicely.

Try as many as you can on and by the one that fits the best - then you'll never have an excuse not to wear it...

[Mekon]

My head is Mekon sized too. I have an old Giro Xen, large fits fine.

[GHW]

neil_bolton said:

For my full face, I use a L/XL 661 Bravo and that fits nicely.

The adjuster for the visor breaks if you faceplant too many times though

Also have one of these (£22.99) that fits OK, and keeps me cool when I'm working against gravity (or don't want to look like a power ranger).

[neil_bolton]

GHW said:

neil_bolton said:

For my full face, I use a L/XL 661 Bravo and that fits nicely.

The adjuster for the visor breaks if you faceplant too many times though

Also have one of these (£22.99) that fits OK, and keeps me cool when I'm working against gravity (or don't want to look like a power ranger).

Ahh, I have the Pro Bravo in cool carbon

[GHW]

neil_bolton said:

hijack

Are those 661 Race Knee/Shin pads? How do you find them for comfort when you're pedaling?

[neil_bolton]

GHW said:

neil_bolton said:

hijack

Are those 661 Race Knee/Shin pads? How do you find them for comfort when you're pedaling?

They are

Better than the ste Race face ones I had which wouldn't stay done up.

The knee sock can be a bit irritating at first, but overall I like them and can recommend - especially for pedalling (although I wouldn't fancy using them for XC obviously)

[WildCards]

People that use pads for XC are gay.

Mmmkay?

[Gooby]

GHW said:

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The adjuster for the visor breaks if you faceplant too many times though

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I must admit - wearing that would ruin my day, I want to get out and get some fresh air.