Helmet - MTB vs Road
Discussion
Just broken my Spesh 2D which did both (remove visor for road riding) but went for a road biased Giro Atmos as a replacement even though I mostly MTB ride. Nothing to do with it looking pretty good for a helmet; honest,.. Tis a great lid though and on offer in loads of places. Matte black so looks a bit off roady. Maybe.
Basically with all things cycling you just watch pro cycling on the telly and buy what they have. (except the actual team jersey and bibs).
What you're looking for is whatever is the most expensive. You then justify it online to strangers by saying "you get what you pay for" "i don't need to justify it" " it's got a higher modulus carbon fibre making a frame that is definitely more laterally stiff and vertically compliant" "I can definitely feel the difference"
Good luck.
What you're looking for is whatever is the most expensive. You then justify it online to strangers by saying "you get what you pay for" "i don't need to justify it" " it's got a higher modulus carbon fibre making a frame that is definitely more laterally stiff and vertically compliant" "I can definitely feel the difference"
Good luck.
Vladimir said:
Agoogy said:
How do you decide what a good helmet is vs a less good one?
In this order;How well it fits/adjusts
How well vented it is
Durability
Weight
Whether you like the way it looks.
I have a Kask K50 ego for road use as it fitted me best, and looks nicer than the cheaper lids. I wanted a Catlike Whisper but it just wasn't as comfy as the Kask for my head.
I also have a £30 Spesh lid for MTB use as I didn't want to trash my nice roadie helmet on muddy trails, so I have white for road, and black for off road.
I also have a £30 Spesh lid for MTB use as I didn't want to trash my nice roadie helmet on muddy trails, so I have white for road, and black for off road.
rhinochopig said:
I'd put cost first TBH. If you ride a lot and work hard then you'll kill off a helmet within 12months maybe even sooner simply down to the sweat. There is so little difference between a £40-50 helmet and one costing 2-3 times that.
Law of diminishing returns but I do find a £100 lid a fair bit better than a £40 one having owned loads. They seem more comfortable, fit better and are lighter. However I'd never spend over £100 on one.
anonymous said:
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Typically, MTB lids are road lids with a peak. In recent years, MTB lids have evolved to have move coverage, particularly around the back/side of the head (think Giro Hex/Xen etc). They're marginally heavier and a lot warmer.They both have to pass the same standards, so impact-wise ALL lids offer the same minimum level of protection. More expensive typically offer more adjustments, better ventilation and lighter weight. You pays yer' money
My 2D helmet for road riding (this was an open water swim, road ride, hilly road run tri)
The same helmet for MTBing (this was an off road triathlon) with the peak on:
Not sure if many do "both" jobs quite as well but I've replaced it with a far less mushroomy Giro Atmos (the 2D was a large, I just fit a medium in Giros) which I see XC MTBers use as well as roadies:
The same helmet for MTBing (this was an off road triathlon) with the peak on:
Not sure if many do "both" jobs quite as well but I've replaced it with a far less mushroomy Giro Atmos (the 2D was a large, I just fit a medium in Giros) which I see XC MTBers use as well as roadies:
I've just picked up a Giro Feature - which is more of an enduro/all mountain type lid.
I am 6'3" with a really small head so most helmets make me look like a cotton bud - the feature however doesn't - but I had to get the smallest size.
But very pleased with it - most helmets are pretty unflattering but this one even looks good on me
I am 6'3" with a really small head so most helmets make me look like a cotton bud - the feature however doesn't - but I had to get the smallest size.
But very pleased with it - most helmets are pretty unflattering but this one even looks good on me
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/sport-9-competition-roa...
Like the Giro, bit half the price. Bought one earlier.
Like the Giro, bit half the price. Bought one earlier.
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