New Helmet - choices

[lerouc]

I am in the market for a new helmet. 

 

My first choice was a Spez prevail 2 but after seeing Clint Gibbs review on youtube i dont know if i still want one. Their previous generation prevail was a lot better-looking helmet in any case.

 

 

I ride MTB but i want a lightweight helmet that allows ALOT of air through to cool my vetkop. And it must also not look too bad either, what other options are out there?

 

Have been riding with Rudy Project Sterling helmets for the past couple of years but i want something else now.

[Breezer]

I have had 2 rudy windmax helmet and was very happy with them until I put a giro Synth on my head. Lovely fit and really good airflow.

[Wet Ears]

Go have a read through this thread - pretty comprehensive and may help/give you some ideas

 

https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/170942-mtb-helmet-advice

[CAAD4]

The Rudy's seem quite popular, but I heard the Zuma is discontinued...

[madbradd]

At R3500 it's at the low end of the premium helmets price wise. I'd check out the brow issue, it might be a personal fit problem. But when he says 225 dollars is really expensive for a helmet then we're getting ripped in general.

 

Also check the propero (3 I think) from spez. Non-premium version of the prevail at about 1600 bucks.

 

Though if you're going, at CTCT expo you'll find a great deal. I picked up my Giro Synthe for around R1400 last year.

[Long Wheel Base]

KASK mojito. I've got one and its super light and it fits really well. The only thing I don't like is; I wash my helmets in the shower fairly often and it has a leather chin strap and I am scared to get it very wet. I am very careful about washing this one compared to my others in order to not let the leather get wet.

[fanievb]

propero 3 https://www.freewheel.co.za/rider-gear/specialized-helmets/specialized-mens-road-bike-helmets/propero-3/ 

i had the propero 2 previously and loved it.

it's a bit bigger that the prevail but half the price

[L.T.G]

 

 

I ride MTB but i want a lightweight helmet that allows ALOT of air through to cool my vetkop.  

 

 

This..

https://www.specialized.com/za/en/ambush/p/132391?color=219123-132391

 

You won't even know it's there

 

https://www.mtb-mag.com/en/tested-specialized-ambush-enduro-helmet/

 

https://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/gear/category/helmets-and-protection/helmet-standard/product/review-specialized-ambush-15-49708/

[Swim.Bike.Run]

What I've personally found is that some helmet shapes fit me better and some not at all.  In my case Bell fits perfectly. So I would suggest to go and fit various makes and find what feels most comfortable and secondly what looks the best.  

[Long Wheel Base]

What I've personally found is that some helmet shapes fit me better and some not at all.  In my case Bell fits perfectly. So I would suggest to go and fit various makes and find what feels most comfortable and secondly what looks the best.  

Agreed, I have a louis garnau that I am constantly fighting with. Doesn't fit my head so lekker. It has a light on the back though so that's why I persist with it.

[Skinnyone]

Bontrager have just released their new Rally and Circuit helmets that have integrated light/camera mounts that have a breakaway point (held in place with strong magnets) so if you are in a crash the mount will come away from the helmet to prevent pressure points. Both have MIPS... they also come with a crash replacement policy which sees the helmet replaced free of charge within the first year....

[Popit]

I have a Prevail (1) , a Propero 2 and recently bought a Propero 3 .

It is by far the best of the 3 . Slightly heavier that the Prevail , but WAY lighter on the wallet .....

Cooling is also much improved on the 3 .

[lerouc]

This..

https://www.specialized.com/za/en/ambush/p/132391?color=219123-132391

 

You won't even know it's there

Ambush.jpg

 

https://www.mtb-mag.com/en/tested-specialized-ambush-enduro-helmet/

 

https://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/gear/category/helmets-and-protection/helmet-standard/product/review-specialized-ambush-15-49708/

 

I saw this and the fact that it goes so low at the back i was worried it might be too hot? maybe i should just pop around to a spez shop and go check them all out.

[L.T.G]

  too hot?

 

NOT AT ALL..

 

maybe i should just pop around to a spez shop and go check them all out... Yes, do that ..Go have a chat to Mike at Tygerberg Cycles

[Face Plant]

If you looking for airflow look at the Catlike Maxino

[lerouc]

So popped down to my local spez dealer and they actually had an old prevail in the stock room so i got it, even got a super nice deal on it and it fits like a glove. Can't wait to take it out tomorrow.