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Is there a helmet that won't look so ridiculous on my oversized head?

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  • 23-07-2014 1:52pm
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    mathie
    Registered Users Posts: 5,093 ✭✭✭


    So I have a large head (I suppose I have to fit the excess amount of sh1te that comes out of my mouth somewhere)

    I've tried a few helmets that look fine on other people yet they look like a bucket on my head.
    Prowell Viper
    Specialized Align (and a few other Specialized)

    Is there any brand / model that might suit me?

    Thanks


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    lennymc
    Registered Users Posts: 6,458 ✭✭✭lennymc


    they all look ridiculous. The secret is not to care.


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    xebec
    Registered Users Posts: 3,311 ✭✭✭xebec


    I went for the Kask K50 when doing a similar search, not cheap but very comfortable and didn't seem to look as big as others...


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    .ak
    Registered Users Posts: 30,308 Mod ✭✭✭✭.ak


    http://road.cc/content/review/104924-carrera-foldable-helmet

    these are quite low profile.


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    The tax man
    Registered Users Posts: 4,557 ✭✭✭The tax man


    I found the Bell Sweep didn't make my head look like a mushroom.
    I've also a Giro Monza but I look like a Mario bros extra.


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    lennymc
    Registered Users Posts: 6,458 ✭✭✭lennymc


    i have an extra large head and use a giro air attack. people slag it lots, but they are just jealous :)


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    ZiabR
    Registered Users Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭ZiabR


    lennymc wrote: »
    i have an extra large head and use a giro air attack. people slag it lots, but they are just jealous :)

    Lol, keep telling yourself that! :D:p


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    markusz
    Registered Users Posts: 198 ✭✭markusz


    Kask are the best.

    every other brand looked ridiculous on me.

    got the K50 / S0nta from swimcyclerun for 90 euro delivered. its my second one after crashing the other one.


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    markusz
    Registered Users Posts: 198 ✭✭markusz


    lennymc wrote: »
    i have an extra large head and use a giro air attack. people slag it lots, but they are just jealous :)
    i don't know how the Giro Air Attack can be aero with them been so big looking! :-)


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    pprendeville
    Registered Users Posts: 2,888 ✭✭✭pprendeville


    I have 2 helmets for sale that require an extra large head. I got them for my sisters while I was in China. They are going on a cycling trip in August and the helmets are good quality as well as affordable so picked them up along with shorts for them. They are size M/L but are massive altogether in terms of circumference. I'm selling the 2 for €30. I'll post up pics shortly if you like.
    Edit: Here's the link to them on the adverts section of boards: http://touch.boards.ie/thread/2057234095/1/#post90930138
    Note that I don't have the boxes as they were too bulky to bring home.


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    Brian?
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 20,807 Mod ✭✭✭✭Brian?


    My head is also massive.

    I have one of these:

    http://c4cycle.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=440

    they/them/theirs


    And so on, and so on …. - Slavoj Žižek




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    magicbastarder
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 48,405 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    do you go out cycling wearing lycra/spandex? then you've obviously stopped caring what you look like, don't sweat it.


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    mathie
    Registered Users Posts: 5,093 ✭✭✭mathie


    Thanks guys.

    It seems the helmets I've tried just sit way too high on my head.
    My whole forehead is exposed but if I get someone with a non-ogre head to try it on it sits down on their head leaving about an inch from the bridge of their nose to the helmet exposed.
    My whole forehead is exposed.

    And I've got the large version of the Specialized Align.


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    El Kabong!
    Registered Users Posts: 296 ✭✭El Kabong!


    I tried a Lazer something in matt black and it was good so I bought it. About 60-70.
    Perhaps try black, matt black, as I tried a white one too and it looked big.


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    WillyFXP
    Closed Accounts Posts: 833 ✭✭✭WillyFXP


    mathie wrote: »
    Thanks guys.

    It seems the helmets I've tried just sit way too high on my head.
    My whole forehead is exposed but if I get someone with a non-ogre head to try it on it sits down on their head leaving about an inch from the bridge of their nose to the helmet exposed.
    My whole forehead is exposed.

    And I've got the large version of the Specialized Align.
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    monkeyslayer
    Registered Users Posts: 911 ✭✭✭monkeyslayer


    The Giro Savant has an xl size that goes up to a 65cm, iv an awkward head size too and have found this by far the most comfortable helmet iv tried.

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/giro-savant-road-helmet/


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    Qualitymark
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,824 ✭✭✭Qualitymark


    Those Cratonis are nice-looking all right, but awful dear at nearly €200

    http://www.cratoni.de/en/bike-mobile/all-helmets/terron-pearlwhite-limegreen-glossy-detail

    The Nutcase might be best. Have you actually measured your head, OP? Maybe you can buy a custom-made helmet?

    I read somewhere that Irish people have the largest heads in Europe, most Europeans have heads one-eighth of the length of their body and Irish people 7.5, or something like that. Wondered if it was bad feeding or genetics.

    Also: Google brings me here http://www.helmets.org/bighead.htm - list of helmets for large heads, with measurements given.

    Also: Bell XLP http://www.bellhelmets.com/en_eu/cycling/helmets/xlp/


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    Boscoirl
    Registered Users Posts: 2,231 ✭✭✭Boscoirl


    I have never checked to see what I look like with a helmet on, never been near a mirror with it on, I am starting to get a bit paranoid now cos I have a big head, I have a BBB helmet, unsure what model, but its in large, and the guy in the LBS said it fitted.


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