Eldron Posted July 14, 2011 Posted July 14, 2011 I'm in the market for a new helmet - for me the two biggest features are looks and weight (pretty much all of them meet safety standards). The looks are easy to measure - the weight? No chance. Nobody seems to list weights for their helmets. It can't be that hard - surely the standard deviation in helmet weights in tiny - why not publish weights? The result is googling like a mad thing to find reviews where they helmet has been weighed - hectically time consuming. C'mon helmet companies - list your weights! Ok rant over - back to the TV!
Disylizzy Posted July 14, 2011 Posted July 14, 2011 What helmet you looking for? The site I buy all my gear from shows weights, even for the different sizes. Although they don't carry all brands. www.performancebike.com
Thumper Posted July 14, 2011 Posted July 14, 2011 Come to think of it, the closest I've seen is the Spez ad that says the helmet is lighter than the magazine you're holding
Eldron Posted July 14, 2011 Author Posted July 14, 2011 CRC - have most of the helmet weights Thats where I'm shopping - no weights for bbb helmets, no weight for most giro helmets - esp the prolight - how ironic, no rudy project weights, no MET weights. @disylizzy - thanks for the link!
Eldron Posted July 14, 2011 Author Posted July 14, 2011 Don't you mean helmut? Huh? You want me to wear a German on my head?
TNOSE_E Posted July 14, 2011 Posted July 14, 2011 Don't you mean helmut? No, that's what I shout at your puppy for peeing on the lounge rug...
akneethling Posted July 14, 2011 Posted July 14, 2011 (edited) Come to think of it, the closest I've seen is the Spez ad that says the helmet is lighter than the magazine you're holding Do magazines weigh 300g, or around there? If so, then true. If you walk into any LBS the weights are printed on the inside...... Just like the sizes......... And I think it's better to try 1 on for size, rather than just buying it online, and not know what you getting. Pick it up, feel it, put in on your head......... AND CHECK THE WEIGHT ON THE INSIDE LABEL. If you're looking for a helmet under R1000....... then the "Bell" helmets are lighter. Good luck. Edited July 14, 2011 by akneethling
splat Posted July 14, 2011 Posted July 14, 2011 weightweenies has a list for helmets, but I suppose its quite out of date.
Eldron Posted July 14, 2011 Author Posted July 14, 2011 Do magazines weigh 300g, or around there? If so, then true. If you walk into any LBS the weights are printed on the inside...... Just like the sizes......... And I think it's better to try 1 on for size, rather than just buying it online, and not know what you getting. Pick it up, feel it, put in on your head......... AND CHECK THE WEIGHT ON THE INSIDE LABEL. If you're looking for a helmet under R1000....... then the "Bell" helmets are lighter. Good luck. It's a bit of a rock and hard place. Tough to find a LBS that stock BBB, Giro, MET and Bell - I was internetting for info before I bought from a LBS - I agree on sticking it on your head before buying. Ah well - back to the search...
Eldron Posted July 14, 2011 Author Posted July 14, 2011 Get the spez prevail, looks great and weighs nufin. At the risk of sounding like a complete nerd....Spez claim it weighs 185g - it actually weighs 228g (med). How can they get it that wrong? C'mon. The MET Steadivarius is quoted at 199g but comes in at around 210g. Right now it's between the MET Stradivarius and the Spez Prevail...
andretraut Posted July 14, 2011 Posted July 14, 2011 I've got the Spez S-Works Prevail, super light at 184g, and super comfy. After my first ride, I forgot to take my helmet off, and only noticed when I saw myself in the mirror! I train with an Ionos, which is a great lid, but lately it feels like a brick on my head after getting the Prevail.
Bike Mob Posted July 14, 2011 Posted July 14, 2011 I have the Spesh Prevail and my Medium is about 185g I also have a giro Prolight M and it's weight is about 180
Bike Mob Posted July 14, 2011 Posted July 14, 2011 Get the prevail - fit is great and more customisable than the Giro - it also looks better on your head.
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