Skid lids

[hullbilly]

After wearing my current lid nearly everyday for a year, come rain or shine, its starting to look and smell a little second hand! it was about 5 years anyway so I doubt it would have been particularly helpful in an accident anyway.

So I am on the look out for a new one, budget of around £70. Any recommendations?

[Omaruk]

Giro Xen

[hondafanatic]

I recommend that you go into a shop with a large selection of helmets and try every single one on. It's the only way to get a comfy fit.

I ended up with a Giro Xen. Very happy with it, but that's because it fits so well.

[timbo48]

Fox Flux, but try a few different makes, some suit oval heads whilst others seem to fit round ones. Most are pretty adjustable though, at that price.

[Digga]

timbo48 said:

Fox Flux, but try a few different makes, some suit oval heads whilst others seem to fit round ones. Most are pretty adjustable though, at that price.

Another +1 for the Fox Flux. I had a cheaper bell helmet before, which is way less comfortable.

However, I'd also second the comment by Handafanatic; try before you buy. Head shape and size is tricky to guestimate and you may find other brands suit your bonce far better. IMHO, most of the better known brands in the price range will be producing decent kit; there's no real duffers.

[a11y_m]

Giro Hex is a great cheaper alternative to the Xen, but echo what others say and try for comfort before you buy. My head seems to suit Giro and MET helmets but I found Fox and Specialized uncomfortable.

[R2FU]

Giro Hex +1

[Raven Flyer]

I am just about to press the button on an Ionos. Two friends have them and they look great.

ETA Just ordered it in the Lance special edition colours.

Edited by Raven Flyer on Thursday 5th May 15:22

[Omaruk]

Raven for a roadie lid I prefer a Catlike Whisper lovely fit and great ventilation

[AndrewM]

For that money, I'd look at the Specialized Propero - suitable for both mtb and road - the peak is easily removed. I've been happy with mine but as others have said, fit is very important, so try before you buy.

[Raven Flyer]

I looked at a Catlike Whisper a couple of weeks ago. I love the styling but it seemed quite heavy and I seemed to be between a medium and a small, with neither fitting perfectly. Shame, as I really wanted one.

This is definitely one to try before you buy.

I know I am a medium in a Giro so was happy to order my new one on line.

For mtb riding I have the Boardman helmet, which is also very good. I have been using this for my road work but fancied a PTS.