Bicycle Helmet Upgrade

Par1

Hi All

Are bicycle helmets all the same standard or are there different standards etc. What would be the best helmet to buy? Id like something that is:
1. best safety specification.
2. comfortable.
3. looks decent.

Weight or aerodynamics don't really bother me id like safety above all.

Cheers.

easygoing39

Giro Aeon,safe,light and good looking!!

Par1

easygoing39 wrote: »

Giro Aeon,safe,light and good looking!!

Cheers...il check them out, id like to know about safety ratings also (if any) maybe someone could enlighten please

Par1

Also where is the best place to purchase helmets?

Thanks in advance

dissed doc

Par1 wrote: »

Hi All

Are bicycle helmets all the same standard or are there different standards etc. What would be the best helmet to buy? Id like something that is:
1. best safety specification.
2. comfortable.
3. looks decent.

Weight or aerodynamics don't really bother me id like safety above all.

Cheers.

Weight can be a factor, an extra 100-200g on your head makes a difference IMO! Also, the degree of the cooling. Some helmets are great at this, some not. As long as it's from a reputable manufacturer, safety is going to be good anyway *e.g., Giro, Specialized.

You should go to a shop to get some advice and also to try them on and see what is comfortable for your head type/size.

iwillhtfu

Kask Vertigo probably the most comfortable lid I've ever owned/worn. On the other hand it's also the most expensive although I got it through the amnesty.

The Kask mojito is another good looking lid.

tomasrojo

The Snell standard is more stringent that the EU standard (EN1078). Specialized are one brand that meets both, AFAIR.

Par1

Thanks for replies..id rather ask on here and get an honest opinion. I find when you go into a shop they all happen to have the best helmets in the world and also happen just to have one on their shelf. How quickly their story changes when they sense you actually know what you are talking about. I will take advice here then go into shop and try one for size if possible. I find tried and tested replies are the best review especially when it comes to cycling..cheers all above for quick replies so far

Par1

tomasrojo wrote: »

The Snell standard is more stringent that the EU standard (EN1078). Specialized are one brand that meets both, AFAIR.

The specialized ones look great and spec looks decent also. They conform to CPSC, SNELL B90A, CE and AS/NZS...they have a great range also

thekooman

iwillhtfu wrote: »

Kask Vertigo probably the most comfortable lid I've ever owned/worn. On the other hand it's also the most expensive although I got it through the amnesty.

The Kask mojito is another good looking lid.

you won't go wrong with a Kask. have the 50nta which is the same as the K50.
http://www.swimcyclerun.com/helmets/kask-mojito-helmet.html
http://www.swimcyclerun.com/helmets/kask-k50-helmet.html

CatFromHue

The testing body, I can't remember their name, did various tests on helmets at the low, middle, and high price range and safety wise there was little difference in their results.

If you are looking to get the best helmet safety wise you should be trying to get one with MIPS technology in it, these weren't tested in the study I mentioned above. The bikestore was the only place I found in Ireland that had them when I was looking during the Summer.

If you want to find out more you can read this post I did on it

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=91286142&postcount=1067

Par1

CatFromHue wrote: »

The testing body, I can't remember their name, did various tests on helmets at the low, middle, and high price range and safety wise there was little difference in their results.

If you are looking to get the best helmet safety wise you should be trying to get one with MIPS technology in it, these weren't tested in the study I mentioned above. The bikestore was the only place I found in Ireland that had them when I was looking during the Summer.

If you want to find out more you can read this post I did on it

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=91286142&postcount=1067

Cheers that is a very interesting site..thank you, il check them out - very good prices also.

Also thank you all above for feedback its much appreciated

Beasty

POC helmets have been mentioned to me as providing improved safety beyond EU standards - A Swedish company offering the volvo equivalent in safety factors I guess....

CatFromHue

POC also use MIPS on some of their helmets

WillyFXP

But they look POCsy....

Pinch Flat

There's a fella in Australia developing one - looks the business

http://uk.businessinsider.com/australian-helmet-with-brake-lights-and-a-wiper-system-2014-11?r=US

It even addresses one bug bear of mine - glasses and rain

Par1

Pinch Flat wrote: »

There's a fella in Australia developing one - looks the business

http://uk.businessinsider.com/australian-helmet-with-brake-lights-and-a-wiper-system-2014-11?r=US

It even addresses one bug best of mine - glasses and rain

Thats amazing...a bit too much though. Its only short of cycling the bike for you!

Pinch Flat

Par1 wrote: »

Thats amazing...a bit too much though. Its only short of cycling the bike for you!

It's been a bit of a running joke on the cycling forums

I like the look of the lazer helmets - http://www.lazersport.com/bike-adult/road

Been using one helmet for commuting and weekend / sportives and fancy a 2nd oneself

Par1

Pinch Flat wrote: »

It's been a bit of a running joke on the cycling forums

I like the look of the lazer helmets - http://www.lazersport.com/bike-adult/road

Been using one helmet for commuting and weekend / sportives and fancy a 2nd oneself

Good helmets agreed ...i prefer the specialized range, they look a bit better safety wise in my opinion