MTB vs. Road helmets...the difference?

[blacksmith]

The visor is very annoying with a road bike since your body position is more horizontal. I found looking in front of you is much harder with the visor as you have to lift your head up much higher, so I tend to take it of when on a road bike. But on mtb its back on, otherwise I look like a roady.

 

You'll probably also find that the roady versions are more aerodynamic, but I guess that is up for debate

[BergForce]

Road helmets should be smaller, car proof, and full face with pollution filters, MTB helmets should be rock, mud and dust proof.

[Palaeodom]

then i guess i am a spaz then . I lost my Fox Flux visor from a crash last year - inicidentally also lost a front tooth in same crash

 

Do you like your flux?

[deanbean]

I've never found the visors to be of any use.

Next time you in this area, I'll take you on a ride where the visor will be of use, so pack one

 

edit: and make sure you bring your cycling legs this time.

Edited March 14, 2012 by deanbean

[Agteros]

Please note that as 29ers have the same size rim as a road bike you are required to use a road helmet when riding a 29er

[MockTurtle]

Do you like your flux?

well it fits me noggin and ventilation is good, so yeah. one thing though... i don't know where to get a spare visor...

[The Ghost]

I brought in a flux from CRC, all included it was the same price as cycle lab (cept CL didn't have my color / size).

 

It fits well, has low protection at the back, and it vents really well, didn't even feel it when I was riding.

[patches]

I brought in a flux from CRC, all included it was the same price as cycle lab (cept CL didn't have my color / size).

 

It fits well, has low protection at the back, and it vents really well, didn't even feel it when I was riding.

 

Nice one! The flux is a good lid! I have one that I managed to get from buycycle at the bargain price of R520 (brand new incl. shipping)

 

Lately though I have been using my Scott Fuga lid as it's pretty light and nice and venty

http://www.westbrookcycles.co.uk/images/products/zoom/1290608737-63538700.jpg

...for the more dangerous stuff I use a 661 evo full face. And I used to have a dirt jump lid, but I misplaced that in the veld somewhere

[jagwil]

Giro XAR

[Palaeodom]

Nice one! The flux is a good lid! I have one that I managed to get from buycycle at the bargain price of R520 (brand new incl. shipping) Lately though I have been using my Scott Fuga lid as it's pretty light and nice and venty http://www.westbrookcycles.co.uk/images/products/zoom/1290608737-63538700.jpg ...for the more dangerous stuff I use a 661 evo full face. And I used to have a dirt jump lid, but I misplaced that in the veld somewhere

 

 

Where did you buy for Fuga and how much was it?

[Palaeodom]

So this is why trail lide should have some extra protection near the back of the head!!!! looks seriously sore.

[The Ghost]

Honestly the Flux is brilliant, its light and airflow is very good.

I'll buy another Flux, or interestinly, a sixsixone Recon lid.