JC Posted March 31, 2020 Share In the market for a new helmet. Have tested the fit of a few helmets over the last few weeks. Started doing some research but there doesn't seem to be to many independent reviews only. Willing to spend a few rand for my safety. Any recommendations? Might do some road cycling down the line, so more xc/road than xc/trail.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertusras Posted March 31, 2020 Share Budget? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmsie Posted March 31, 2020 Share In the market for a new helmet. Have tested the fit of a few helmets over the last few weeks. Started doing some research but there doesn't seem to be to many independent reviews only. Willing to spend a few rand for my safety. Any recommendations? Might do some road cycling down the line, so more xc/road than xc/trail.Thanks I'm in the market too, I'm leaning towards the Lazer Blade + MIPs. Reasonably priced and decent safety rating. It is within my budget. Plenty of options depending on how much cash you're willing to spend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted March 31, 2020 Share Budget?Could you put a price on your safety? however, with all the lockdown sales i would prefer to stay below R2500, ending up buying one of the helmets on special. peetwindhoek 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted March 31, 2020 Share I'm in the market too, I'm leaning towards the Lazer Blade + MIPs. Reasonably priced and decent safety rating. It is within my budget. Plenty of options depending on how much cash you're willing to spend.Would definitely add that one to my shortlist. Have you checked out some of the rudy helmets from ASG? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmsie Posted March 31, 2020 Share Would definitely add that one to my shortlist. Have you checked out some of the rudy helmets from ASG? Thanks Sure did, The FTech Lancia looks good value too but I'm looking for a helmet with MIPS.Happy hunting . Have a look on the Specialized website too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babse Posted March 31, 2020 Share I shmaak the Abus Airbreaker Not sure who stocks them tho. Looks like a lekker all rounder. Mopkop 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmsie Posted March 31, 2020 Share I shmaak the Abus Airbreaker Not sure who stocks them tho. Looks like a lekker all rounder. Cycle Lab online sells them. Nice lid only wish the price was nicer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babse Posted March 31, 2020 Share Cycle Lab online sells them. Nice lid only wish the price was nicer.R4k suddenly less attractive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilipV Posted March 31, 2020 Share Whatever you get, make sure it fits very well, and has MIPS. I had a concussion a month ago, broke the helmet, and in the post crash review of the damage I reckon some rotational slip would have helped reduce the concussion. I won't ride a helmet without it from here on. DieselnDust and Andrew_Smith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew_Smith Posted March 31, 2020 Share https://bike-addict.co.za/products/giro-chronicle-mips-mtb-helmet If budget was not a problem: https://www.trekbikes.com/za/en_ZA/equipment/cycling-accessories/bike-helmets/bontrager-wavecel-helmets/bontrager-blaze-wavecel-mountain-bike-helmet/p/25359/?colorCode=black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted April 1, 2020 Share Akker, I'm not sure asking for recommendation is a good thing because, like shoes we're all different. What I would suggest is measure the circumference of your head and then apply that measurement to the brands like offer what you're looking for. Then take the smallest helmet that accomodates your head. for Example:My head circumference measurs 55.2cm. So I look for a helmet that caters for 53/54cm to 56cm.I find that Giro, MeT, Catlike and Limar size Small fits the most comfortably. I can size up to a medium in all those brands but then I need to dial the rear adjuster in quite far. This results in a slightly wobbly fit which defeats the point and expense of MIPS. For MIPS to work the helmet shell has to be a good fit. Then there is the general shape of your head and the helmet shell. The above mentioned brands fit a more ellipse shaped head while helmets like Rudy Project, FTech, Bell, cater for rounder shapes. The effect of fitting a round helmet onto an elliptical head is that it tends to sit on top and create pressure points. So short of taking a mould of your head (People do strange things when they have too much time on their hands) suggest you start with the measurements, select those you're keen on and then once Lockdown is over go try some on. My favourites under R2500: Giro SYntax / Artex (removal peak version of Syntax)Met RivaleCatlike WhisperLimar AIr Master Edited April 1, 2020 by DieselnDust matthieup and johnson 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babse Posted April 1, 2020 Share https://bike-addict.co.za/products/giro-chronicle-mips-mtb-helmet If budget was not a problem: https://www.trekbikes.com/za/en_ZA/equipment/cycling-accessories/bike-helmets/bontrager-wavecel-helmets/bontrager-blaze-wavecel-mountain-bike-helmet/p/25359/?colorCode=blackcertainly not ideal for the road DieselnDust 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew_Smith Posted April 1, 2020 Share certainly not ideal for the road Mmm. this should work better then? https://www.trekbikes.com/za/en_ZA/equipment/cycling-accessories/bike-helmets/bontrager-wavecel-helmets/bontrager-specter-wavecel-cycling-helmet/p/25362/?colorCode=black Edited April 1, 2020 by Andrew_Smith babse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted April 1, 2020 Share R4k suddenly less attractive.http://www.quickmeme.com/img/90/9017e65c37d5f00006638a0453e6164701ba08970acf32142cef1252aeb616b6.jpg Andrew_Smith and babse 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted April 1, 2020 Share Thanks for all the contribution thus far. I found a website that is really helpful in regards to safety. Few cheaper gems in between the expensive helmets.bicycle-helmet-ratings.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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