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recommend me a helmet please

on_the_nickel · 2010-07-23 14:28:55

Can anyone recommend a decent looking, lightweight helmet, please? Ive done a search and can't find anything of help. Budget around €60-70 max.

23-07-2010 2:28pm

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Can anyone recommend a decent looking, lightweight helmet, please? Ive done a search and can't find anything of help.

Budget around €60-70 max.

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#2 23-07-2010 2:38pm

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Bell Alchera?

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=47059

Not much heavier than the Bell Sweep used by a lot of the pros. Think you can get the Alchera in Halfords.

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#3 23-07-2010 2:39pm

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Fit is personal, looks are subjective; they're all tested to the same standards, more or less.

They're cheaper from the UK as there's no VAT.

CRC have a good range, and I've ordered from Slane before also.

CRCs most expensive helmet.

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#4 23-07-2010 2:41pm

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For that price, I'd expect it to pedal for me.

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#5 23-07-2010 2:46pm

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Wait a minute, Mad Max never wore a helmet!

Go for whatever fits your head and your budget. Some helmets suit other people better than others, it's much the same as with saddles.

Try and get as lightweight a helmet as you can, it may not seem like much but a heavy helmet can really be felt on a long day out.

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#6 23-07-2010 2:55pm

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CRC are now charging Irish VAT on helmets (as do Wiggle) - Slane are not, so it's worth checking with them (helmets are zero-rated for VAT purposes in the UK, but some UK retailers are, based on turnover levels, required to charge Irish VAT). Slane will add £5 delivery for orders under £100 though.

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#7 23-07-2010 3:36pm

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I have a Giro Stylus. Pretty lightweight, looks fine & aint bulky.
Shop around as I paid about €40 for mine when I bought it recently!

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#8 23-07-2010 3:56pm

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I have a MET Inferno for sale here if you fancy it. (Size medium)

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#9 23-07-2010 4:09pm

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Timmah! wrote: »

I have a MET Inferno for sale here if you fancy it. (Size medium)

too small thanks, I've got a head like Steve Bruce!

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#10 23-07-2010 4:34pm

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on_the_nickel wrote: »

too small thanks, I've got a head like Steve Bruce!

As long as you dont have a face like him you'll be alright!!!:D

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#11 23-07-2010 4:49pm

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Carlos!

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#12 23-07-2010 4:58pm

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Bargain => http://www.adverts.ie/232043/bikes/giro-flak-mtb-helmet-large/

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