Helmet for € 100- any suggestions?

Daroxtar

I need a new lid. Budget of around 100. I don't know a whole pile about the makeup of higher spec helmets tbh but I'd like something with a cradle inside as opposed to just polystyrene and sweat pads (if such a helmet exists that is close to my budget)
Suggestions?

Borderfox

I have one of these, very comfy and light enough

http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductMobileDisplay?catalogId=15551&langId=-1&categoryId=310539&productId=874135&storeId=11101

Slydice

lidl doing 2 types of helmet next week: http://www.lidl.ie/en/Offers.htm?id=470

might be just the polystyrene and sweat pad ones that you don't want though

Hunterbiker

It might be cheaper to buy from UK and get the item sent via parcel motel. (Cheaper as no VAT is charged on them there).
Have I just made that up?

MugMugs

Hunterbiker wrote: »

It might be cheaper to buy from UK and get the item sent via parcel motel. (Cheaper as no VAT is charged on them there).
Have I just made that up?

No, you're right but sterling is killing any saving right now.

KAZ0077

Try your local Halfords, last I saw they were selling off the Catlike helmets for a steal €25 or so for lids usually costing €90-€100.

dunworth1

Slydice wrote:

might be just the polystyrene and sweat pad ones that you don't want though

Slydice wrote:

lidl doing 2 types of helmet next week:

Could those helmets be trusted though?

tomasrojo

dunworth1 wrote: »

Could those helmets be trusted though?

Anything sold as a bicycle helmet has to pass the relevant European standard (EN1078). This is basically putting 5kg into the helmet and dropping it 1.5m onto an anvil. A pass is when the liner compresses but does not crack.

You can pay a few hundred euro and you won't get any more protection than that. The manufacturers by and large aim to pass that test and nothing more (in terms of safety: they compete on looks and ventilation and so on).

Daroxtar

KAZ0077 wrote: »

Try your local Halfords, last I saw they were selling off the Catlike helmets for a steal €25 or so for lids usually costing €90-€100.

Was in halfords at the weekend, the Catlike display was cleared out. I'd say they are waiting on new stock.

Anyone got any views on Giro Atmos?

http://www.salden.nl/en/clothing/head/helmets/giro-atmos-ii-helm.html

YeahOK

Daroxtar wrote: »

Anyone got any views on Giro Atmos?

http://www.salden.nl/en/clothing/head/helmets/giro-atmos-ii-helm.html

Yes, I have one of these, very comfy, plenty of air ventilation. Can't go wrong.

Farloo

I bought the Atmos a few weeks ago and have used it in a few races. Its light, looks good and is fairly comfortable.

iwillhtfu

If you can get a kask helmet I would the monitor and vertigo are very good quality with the later being a slightly better quality (I think the difference is a leather strap and padding inside). I have a vertigo and it's very comfortable I got it when they had an amnesty.

The atmos is also very good probably not as comfortable but a nice looking lid.

Spiuk do nice lids also but I think they're on the smaller side if you've a bug noggin.

xebec

iwillhtfu wrote: »

If you can get a kask helmet I would the monitor and vertigo are very good quality with the later being a slightly better quality (I think the difference is a leather strap and padding inside). I have a vertigo and it's very comfortable I got it when they had an amnesty.

The atmos is also very good probably not as comfortable but a nice looking lid.

Spiuk do nice lids also but I think they're on the smaller side if you've a bug noggin.

+1 on the Kask, I picked up a K50 a year ago for about €100 and it's very comfortable, will be upgrading to a Vertigo or higher sometime in the future.

Agreed that Spiuk do nice looking lids, but my big head couldn't fit inside their size large

wuzziwig

I bought a Spiuk last week and I have a pretty big head (plus lots of hair!!). The M/L fits me perfectly. It's a really comfortable helmet with loads of ventilation and it sits on your head properly.

I was out cycling at the weekend with a guy that had just bought a Lidl helmet. He was sweating like a pig as the ventilation was crap in it.

Edited to add: it cost €80.

markusz

can't go wrong with a kask K50 / 50nta. 90 euro delivered

http://www.swimcyclerun.com/helmets/kask-k50-helmet.html

omri

check my post in adverts section I have barely use uvex for sale and I'm open to offers

Daroxtar

Ok, tried on a pile of helmets today and the 2 that fit my odd shaped head best are the Giro Synthe and the Giro Air Attack. I can't afford the Synthe, Air Attack can be got for around the 100 ish.
I like the look of the Air Attack even though, or perhaps because, it's unconventional.
I also really like the feel of it. Anyone have one? Any reason why you would or wouldn't buy?

iwillhtfu

I think that helmet is designed as an aero helmet so might get a little hot during the summer months other than that it wouldn't be my favourite in the looks department.

TiBoy

Daroxtar wrote: »

...Air Attack can be got for around the 100 ish.

Hi, where did you see the air attack for close to a hundred? I'm interested in one myself.

Thanks

fondriest

TiBoy wrote: »

Hi, where did you see the air attack for close to a hundred? I'm interested in one myself.

Thanks

Sorry to butt in , I got one last week for 97 sterling on Evans cycles , it was the cheapest I could find after a bit of looking

Daroxtar

Math Salden, €99.

Beasty

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