Guest notmyname Posted January 21, 2014 Share Good afternoon Hubbers I am currently in the market for a new lid. As much as it pains me breaking the bank is not really an option as I'm trying to smash credit cards asap. I stopped at the Cycle lab in little falls this morning and the shop assistant recommended the First Ascent "Galea"(R880). Has anyone here owned one? Are they any good? This is my pip after all... Should I just bite the bullet and look at something in the price range of a Catlike "leaf"(R1200 from velolife) Any feed back or opinions would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig501 Posted January 21, 2014 Share I cant comment on the Galea, but i have the Leaf and it is comfortable and not to hot (has enough vents). I haven't had a major fall with it, so can't comment on protection. Catlike also only give 30% back if you break the helmut, where the other manufacturers give up to 50% if I am not mistaken. Bell also have some nice helmuts for under R1000. I had the Ukon, which isn't the prettiest helmut but did the job for 2 years. Edited January 21, 2014 by Craig501 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Posted January 21, 2014 Share There's a catlike in the classifieds. I'd take it first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davetapson Posted January 21, 2014 Share My understanding is that there is not much difference in protection in helmets - they're all expanded polystyrene and all cushion roughly the same. I am no expert tho, and am sure I will be told otherwise. Not sure I will believe it tho ;-) Polystyrene squashes on impact - which is why you should replace your helmet if you use it (i.e. fall on your noggin). Or at least make sure you fall on a new place each time. M L 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinnekop Posted January 21, 2014 Share Quality all the same around about. The difference comes in how they fit you head and how much ventilation there is. Sweat in your eyes is never nice. Dusty, quintonb and Big Wheel Cycles 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alouette3 Posted January 21, 2014 Share All helmets pass the same quality check standards, no matter if you got it from Makro for R150 or R 2000 from your LBS VolkAdik 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest notmyname Posted January 21, 2014 Share Thank you for the insight hubbers. Looks like I need to dig a little deeper into the interwebs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davem Posted January 21, 2014 Share How about a flame proof, troll proof Hub branded helmet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
covie Posted January 21, 2014 Share yup the only difference is wheight, wheight weeny lids are super expensive, then breathing (vents) are important, and lastly depending on what type of riding lids like the fox flux that are more trail orientated I would recommend for XC as it protects the back of the head better. Last thing is comfort and padding. The more expensive lids have better padding, but I always cycle with a buff so i never feel the diff between my expensive and cheaper lids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Potgieter Posted January 21, 2014 Share I personally would not buy a lid second hand. Stretch, Dusty and BogusOne 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugene Posted January 21, 2014 Share Look at the Bell Ukon. It's about R500 and you get a crash replacement policy of 70%. That means 70% off the price of the helmet you have purchased towards another one if you damage it in a crash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droo Posted January 21, 2014 Share Road or MTB? If MTB, check out the Kali range. Well priced, decent quality and good looking. Definitely in agreement with Wayne about not buying second hand though. Crash damage is often invisible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted January 21, 2014 Share how long do these lids last....my bell is now about 5 years old.....can I get a rebate if I hand in the old one when buying a new one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrera4s Posted January 21, 2014 Share All helmets pass the same quality check standards, no matter if you got it from Makro for R150 or R 2000 from your LBS If you have a R 150 head, buy a R 150 helmet.... :-) Love my Rudy Project Zuma, wish I had the dough for a Sterling! Here's a Zuma: https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/74853-new-rudy-project-zuma-helmet/ But check them out at the LBS first, according to the size chart I should take a S/M, but was too small and I had to take a L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickcza Posted January 21, 2014 Share The Bell Solar is a huge improvement (weight & vents) on the Ukon, and at a great price:http://www.buycycle.co.za/apparel/headgear/helmets-en/bell-en-2-3/bell-solar-white-helmet-bell.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmeyerSS Posted January 21, 2014 Share have a look at the ballistic bike tradinghttp://www.ballisticbiketrading.co.za/I have a couple of mates that have bought nice helmets (super light) from them for stupid money (R 200-500) as they were clearing 2012 - 2013 stock.they are in honeydew, randburg. Edited January 21, 2014 by jcmeyerSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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