Help....New trail helmet

[smifffymoto]

I want a trail helmet but quite frankly the choice is overwelming.Very few shops carry stock so the internet is the better option,I will order a few and keep the best fitting one.
How did you choose your helmet,cost,looks,protection or fit.

[Pothole Racing]

I have a Troy Lee Designs A1, bought based on reviews, cost and choice of designs.

Cant fault it, fits well with good adjustability, very comfortable, good ventilation and good protection.

Helmets are a bit of personal preference bit like saddles. I personally base my decision on reviews, cost and if I like the design.

[Craikeybaby]

I travelled to a shop that had loads in stock and tried them all on, deciding on the one that fitted the best. In my case it was a Giro Montaro.

[Digga]

Craikeybaby said:

I travelled to a shop that had loads in stock and tried them all on, deciding on the one that fitted the best. In my case it was a Giro Montaro.

^If you can, do this.

Heads are funny things; you would not think it possible there were so many variations in shapes and sizes. I learned this buying crash helmets for motorsport. Different brands suit different swedes.

[mikey P 500]

Recently bought a 7idp M4 helmet, £25 some places online and looks ok, fitting system is good and low price means it's not too bad if you crash and need to replace it.

[Greendubber]

Pothole Racing said:

I have a Troy Lee Designs A1, bought based on reviews, cost and choice of designs.

Cant fault it, fits well with good adjustability, very comfortable, good ventilation and good protection.

Helmets are a bit of personal preference bit like saddles. I personally base my decision on reviews, cost and if I like the design.

I'd second this. I have one and no only is it comfy, well ventilated and good looking it's the nicest made/finished helmets I've had.

[The Rookie]

I really like my Endura SingleTrack, comfy, light and good coverage. It’s also well ventilated which is important for me as I’m a sweaty bugger, the TLD would have been unsuitable for me for that reason.

[smifffymoto]

Thanks for the input. A good point about cost and replacement,it's one I hadn't really thought of.

[missing the VR6]

I've a TLD A1, incredibly comfortable but I do get hot in it, I'm fat and unfit though. Only real issue is with the quality of the padding inside, after a year the cover of the padding has come off in certain parts and a couple of the Velcro fixings on the helmet have come off, still a year on from there hasn't deteriorated further. Will probably replace with the MIPS version some point this year.

[Ian_sUK]

Another with an TLD A1 here, bought in the sale, £40 I think. I don't find it too hot but I've not ridden it in the summer yet.

[FD3Si]

This is honestly the only place I've ever seen an A1 described as 'well ventilated'.
Comfiest lid I've ever tried, but proper toasty.

[Greendubber]

To be fair my old helmet had even less vents so anything is well ventilated compared to that.

[Craikeybaby]

smifffymoto said:

Thanks for the input. A good point about cost and replacement,it's one I hadn't really thought of.

A lot of brands do reduced price crash replacements. Seriously - buy on what fits your head!