I want to buy a full face helmet online. What size am I?

[Andre5111]

Hi Hubbers.

 

I'm in the market for a DH helmet to go with my more reckless riding of my new(ish) Trance 5" trail bike, but local bike shops are low on stock / brands and I think I'll need to buy online.

 

How does one measure your head, and what constitutes a Small, Medium or Giant Head?

 

Any advice would be great!

 

Shot, A

[Just Keep Pedaling]

It is not so hard.

 

A in maths - giant head

 

Maths on standard grade - medium head

 

You ride a mountain bike down a hill so fast you need a face helmet - small head.

[DR ◣◢]

Measure around the widest part of the head. Normally about 1" above the eyebrows.

 

This should give you a good idea of size. Most helmet manufacturers will also tell you how to measure.

[ASG]

Make sure you check out the ASG specials on the hub....some really cool Rudy Project downhill helmets included there at a huge discount.

 

Good luck!

[Andre5111]

It is not so hard.

 

A in maths - giant head

 

Maths on standard grade - medium head

 

You ride a mountain bike down a hill so fast you need a face helmet - small head.

That's very amusing:)

[Andre5111]

Measure around the widest part of the head. Normally about 1" above the eyebrows.

 

This should give you a good idea of size. Most helmet manufacturers will also tell you how to measure.

 

Thanks Rat, will give it a bash!

[Andre5111]

Make sure you check out the ASG specials on the hub....some really cool Rudy Project downhill helmets included there at a huge discount.

 

Good luck!

 

Thanks for the tip-off, I'll check it out! (Always keen on a bargain:))

[Andre5111]

Thanks for the tip-off, I'll check it out! (Always keen on a bargain:))

 

You don't happen to have a link to these - can't find the post via a site search... Ta!

[ASG]

 

 

You don't happen to have a link to these - can't find the post via a site search... Ta!

 

Sure:

 

https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/130477-asg-weekend-clearance-sale-1/

[DIPSLICK]

When asked about size always say EXTRA LARGE,,,,oh wait that's another head

[Guest Omega Man]

Try to try a mate's helmet first. It can be a very expensive mistake buying a lid online if it doesn't fit your scone. It's not only size .it's also shape. I had a D3. Pretty much the best helmet money can buy but it just never felt right on my head.

 

Oh and there's a 20% duty on helmets if bought from a crc or what ever.

[ZION]

https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/60379-urge-downomatic-full-face-helmet/

Just saying cant go much cheaper & would be wearing it if was my size.

[Andre5111]

Shot dudes - Omega, I'll give that a bash, should actually have thought about that first! Cheers.

[Skylark]

Wouldn't personally buy a full face without trying it on first, all have a different fit

[Guest Latent Blue]

Here's a thought...

 

Why not try one on?

 

Edited September 1, 2013 by Latent Blue