Rayman Posted June 30, 2014 Share Hi All, I'll be getting my new toy in a few days time, and need to get a helmet,or I can't go riding on any decent trails CT.Anyways... I had a look around from CWC, City Cycles, Makro, Sportsman's Warehouse and Mr Price Sport etc. besides price and weight, are there things that I should look for? I honestly can't see myself paying more than R600 when I'm just starting out. Is there anything wrong with using a shops "house brand" Here is what I have been looking at : http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za/polisport-iris-mountain-bike-helmet.html#.U7Ecy1KKApM http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za/sportsmans-warehouse-xactic-cycling-helmet-with-peak.html#.U7EdDFKKApM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alouette3 Posted June 30, 2014 Share Check out the Etto range at Rapid sport, about the cheapest decent helmet you will find. bj horn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daredevil Posted June 30, 2014 Share Bell solar , very light and affordable entry level helmet and it comes with a crash replacement so if it breaks in 3 years you get a new one , im sure you'll get a new helmet before the 3 years is up thou... nickcza 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted June 30, 2014 Share These look great...https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/91460-kali-chakra-helmet-brand-new/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranky Posted June 30, 2014 Share Check out the Etto range at Rapid sport, about the cheapest decent helmet you will find. This. Got mine for R400 with cash discount from Rapid Sport. http://www.etto.eu/p...mer/champerymtb Edited June 30, 2014 by Nick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaper Posted June 30, 2014 Share Check out the Etto range at Rapid sport, about the cheapest decent helmet you will find.+1 ... very good helmets and light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieterg Posted June 30, 2014 Share ZUMA is 100% NO not a shower head!!! Edited June 30, 2014 by Pieterg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Scorcho Posted June 30, 2014 Share Check out the Etto range at Rapid sport, about the cheapest decent helmet you will find. Agreed, better (lighter/cooler/more comfortable) than the R600 Giro I was using before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezGK Posted June 30, 2014 Share This. Got mine for R400 with cash discount from Rapid Sport. http://www.etto.eu/p...mer/champerymtbI too have an Etto, great helmet and wont break the bank... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Sywurm Posted June 30, 2014 Share I have an entry level Bell helmet, not the best looking helmet, but works 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucmccann Posted June 30, 2014 Share Some of the Etto mtb helmets also available from SportsWorld http://www.sportsworld.co.za/category.php?id_category=210 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanievb Posted June 30, 2014 Share ZUMA is 100% NO not a shower head!!! they are nice but just hope you don't need replacement parts at any stage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigCCW Posted June 30, 2014 Share I personally would not go with any "House" brands, rather go with you respected brands that specialize in helmets, i.e. Giro, Bell, Fox, etc. Alot of those brands use alot of their high-end technology on their lower-end helmets, and generally the only sacrifice is weight. You need to also remember that you are protecting your head, so you should not compromise. Nice Fox helmet, which I have got and am very happy with, more than R600, but well worth it.http://www.buycycle.co.za/en/apparel/headgear/helmets-en/fox-racing-en-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9/fox-striker-helmet-fox-racing.html Also Bell Slant:http://www.buycycle.co.za/en/apparel/headgear/helmets-en/bell-en-2-3/bell-slant-helmet-2013-matte-black-charcoal.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vangar Posted June 30, 2014 Share I personally would not go with any "House" brands, rather go with you respected brands that specialize in helmets, i.e. Giro, Bell, Fox, etc. Alot of those brands use alot of their high-end technology on their lower-end helmets, and generally the only sacrifice is weight. You need to also remember that you are protecting your head, so you should not compromise. Nice Fox helmet, which I have got and am very happy with, more than R600, but well worth it.http://www.buycycle....fox-racing.html Also Bell Slant:http://www.buycycle....k-charcoal.html So much this. I made the mistake of buying a cheapie Mr. Price one, it sucked. Got a Bell Yukon FS, great helmet for a great price. BenReaper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grondpad Posted June 30, 2014 Share Stick to Bell & Giro (pretty much the same thing). Nice replacement warranty and experts in the field. You can get a nice one for R600 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatross Posted June 30, 2014 Share If your buying a new bike the bike shop often offer you a discount on any goods bought on the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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