cycling helmet

thebourke

cany anyone recommend a cycling helmet for a daily commute to work??nothing too expensive....

Ray Palmer

The recommendation from many would be don't get one. It gives you a false sense of security and drivers driver closer to you as it also gives them a false sense of security too. There also the fact they seem to not be very succesful in actually protecting you from the true dangers on the road.

I would say getting a mirror on your handle bars is actually better from my own experience. Much more aware of my surroundings as a result and less likely to be surprised by other road users from behind.

seamus

Get the cheapest one you can that looks half decent. All helmets sold meet the minimum safety requirements, and most of them aren't any appreciable amount safer than that. More money just buys you a flasher helmet and sometimes more aerodynamics. Spending less on a helmet isn't less safe.

AstraMonti

Get one that fits you, there is nothing more annoying than a helmet that doesn't fit your head. Any of the known brands would be fine.

el Bastardo

seamus wrote: »

Get the cheapest one you can that looks half decent. All helmets sold meet the minimum safety requirements, and most of them aren't any appreciable amount safer than that. More money just buys you a flasher helmet and sometimes more aerodynamics. Spending less on a helmet isn't less safe.

True, but I think the principle differences in more expensive helmets are more to do with lighter weights and more venting (not that it's so important here at this time of year).

OP, any biking helmet is fine as long as it's comfortable on you. This one's a beauty and it's cheap too

07Lapierre

thebourke wrote: »

cany anyone recommend a cycling helmet for a daily commute to work??nothing too expensive....

I Recommend "Giro" Why? because it fits. (Nice color too) AND they've a good range to suit all budgets!

Bigus

Ray Palmer wrote: »

The recommendation from many would be don't get one. It gives you a false sense of security and drivers driver closer to you as it also gives them a false sense of security too. There also the fact they seem to not be very succesful in actually protecting you from the true dangers on the road.

I would say getting a mirror on your handle bars is actually better from my own experience. Much more aware of my surroundings as a result and less likely to be surprised by other road users from behind.

Can you clarify who are "the many" in question and what qualifications they Have?

"The recommendation from many would be don't get one"

I think you should visit Beaumont Hospital and talk with the medics out there who deal with head injuries and see what they think of bicycle helmets.

To suggest not wearing a helmet is somehow safer is just plain ridiculous and misleading.

Kav0777

el Bastardo wrote: »

True, but I think the principle differences in more expensive helmets are more to do with lighter weights and more venting (not that it's so important here at this time of year).

OP, any biking helmet is fine as long as it's comfortable on you. This one's a beauty and it's cheap too

... and also a little camp

Highway_To_Hell

make sure you get one that leaves you with decent helmet hair when you take it off




as already said, the more expensive helmets will be lighter and have better ventilation.

alphabeat

dont mind that car drving close bollox, all cars drive close .

just picture yourself being fed and having your hole wiped by a helper for the rest of your life - and not in a good way

then buy one.

JH_raheny

just bought a BELL in cyclesuperstore for 39.95, they makes decent enough motorcycle helmets so would think they do ok on cycle lids as well

AstraMonti

alphabeat wrote: »

dont mind that car drving close bollox , all cars drive close .

just picture yourself being fed and having your hole wiped by a helper for the rest of your life - and not in a good way

then buy one.

This has the same validity as the all cars drive close by. In your words, bollox.

alphabeat

youve never been to the rehab hospital i take it ?

ah well, darwin will win out .

AstraMonti

Got to love your assumptions, you have it all figured out, haven't you? :rolleyes:

Captain Havoc

Cut it out, OP wants advice on a helmet, for the purpose of not taking this off-topic into whether or not helmets prevent injuries, in this thread we're going to assume that they do work. Feel free to start up a new thread debating helmets usefulness but out of respect for the OP's question can we stay on topic please?

Ray Palmer

Not going to hijack the thread

Captain Havoc

I picked my helmet to match my club gear, it's a bell, it's nice. Think it was about €60.

mayocyclist

My personal Rec would be the Bell Solar Helmet...... Looks great , fits well and comes in great range of colours....

I picked one up for €30 in castlebar cycle Store recently...... I f your ever in mayo they will sort ya out.......

tomasrojo

In a previous thread of this nature, kuro man posted a list of helmets that conform to the Snell standards, which are more rigorous than the EU standards:
http://www.smf.org/certlist/std_B-90A_B-95A_B-90C_B-95C

(I have no recommendation to make myself, as I have no recent experience of wearing one.)

Darkglasses

I bought a Bell Sweep off a guy on this forum, extremely happy with it. Don't even notice when I'm wearing it. I had a cheapo 25 Euro one before it which I hated. If you're gonna be cycling for a long time its definitely worth getting whatever one is the most comfortable/cool looking.

snubbleste

What's wrong with Aldi/Lidl helmets whenever they are on offer?

Darkglasses

snubbleste wrote: »

What's wrong with Aldi/Lidl helmets whenever they are on offer?

In truth, not a whole bundle. But if you're putting in a couple of hours or more on your cycle, you might find a badly fitting lid more annoying (I did!). Also, the extra vents will be welcome when you get a sweaty head.

tomasrojo

From what I understand, if helmets are poor-fitting (if they don't lie comfortably and firmly against your head), then they're not going to work very well in dissipating the force of linear impacts (which is pretty much what helmets are claimed to do).

I claim no knowledge of how deficient the Aldi/Lidl helmets are in this department, if at all.