Rich Stan Posted August 10, 2021 Share Hi guys, I am in the market for a new road helmet but really struggling to find what I am after. I have always used higher end Bell helmets, but all I can seem to find in all brands are really entry level helmets or R5k plus ones that are beyond what I am after. Any suggestions on where in Gauteng to buy and what the best bet is in the R2-3k bracket? Underachiever 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FondTF2 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Kask / Rudy Project openmind 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springmielie Posted August 10, 2021 Share A few nice options that you could check out in the classifieds if you want to find a good deal. But it obviously depends on what size you're looking for too. I got a great deal on a brand new Giro Agilis two months ago via the classifieds. Old store stock that had to move. It's light, comfortable and fits my noggin perfectly. Various online stores stock them from about R1700 and up. I'd happily buy it at that price again. Alternatively look at the Giro Syntax as a small step up around R2300 online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted August 10, 2021 Share 52 minutes ago, Rich Stan said: Hi guys, I am in the market for a new road helmet but really struggling to find what I am after. I have always used higher end Bell helmets, but all I can seem to find in all brands are really entry level helmets or R5k plus ones that are beyond what I am after. Any suggestions on where in Gauteng to buy and what the best bet is in the R2-3k bracket? If the Bell fit well then I suggest that another Bell, or giro, Lazer, , Limar or MET will fit similarly well. The head shape they cater for is similar. Rudy Project is more for rounder heads. MET Rivale is probably the best option or the Lazer Blade+ MIPS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid the Sloth Posted August 10, 2021 Share This helmet seems very nice... https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/helmets/491692/giro-vanquish-aero-helmet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivr32 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Bontrager Velocis MIPS Road Helmet R3600, best helmet ever Chasing_single_track 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bankie99 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Check out Salice helmets as they are really great helmets and half the price of the "top end" helmets. All their helmets are R2400 so go check them out www.salice.co.za if you PM me then I can even hook you up with a slightly better price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Bru Posted August 10, 2021 Share All depends on you head I guess. I'm pretty happy with my Scott Centric+, which will be in you price range Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Bru Posted August 10, 2021 Share Just get one that matches your bike so you look pro Underachiever 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underachiever Posted August 10, 2021 Share 1 minute ago, Mountain Bru said: Just get one that matches your bike so you look pro Neutral colour, neutral brand!!! A Scott helmet on a Spez bike is just not cool. Hence me also sticking to Bell most of the time. Or Giro... DieselnDust and Long Wheel Base 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Bru Posted August 10, 2021 Share 3 minutes ago, Underachiever said: A Scott helmet on a Spez bike is just not cool. Guess I'm not cool in that case ????♂️ If the OP wants a silver Scott Centric+ (size medium), one just became available. Edited August 10, 2021 by Mountain Bru Underachiever, ChrisF, Sid the Sloth and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewbacca Posted August 10, 2021 Share A Specialized Align 2 MIPS It is the 6th best safety score ever at the virginia tech helmet centre (https://www.helmet.beam.vt.edu/bicycle-helmet-ratings.html), comes in at well under 2k, looks nice, is comfortable as hell, super adjustable and the 70g it weighs more than other helmets 3 times it's price is worth it. I doubt I will ever buy anything else Eddy Gordo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MORNE Posted August 10, 2021 Share 20 minutes ago, Jewbacca said: A Specialized Align 2 MIPS It is the 6th best safety score ever at the virginia tech helmet centre (https://www.helmet.beam.vt.edu/bicycle-helmet-ratings.html), comes in at well under 2k, looks nice, is comfortable as hell, super adjustable and the 70g it weighs more than other helmets 3 times it's price is worth it. I doubt I will ever buy anything else yea obviously my Giro sucks...last year when i dislocated my shoulder and needed plastic surgery on my face...my helmet just needed a wipe for the blood and dust. Not even a mark on it...where i thought it needed to be smashed to bits. Then again... needed a full face helmet and body armor that day haha Edit:...and more talent..definitely more talent. Edited August 10, 2021 by MORNE Sid the Sloth, Jewbacca, Chadvdw67 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underachiever Posted August 10, 2021 Share 24 minutes ago, Mountain Bru said: Guess I'm not cool in that case ????♂️ If the OP wants a silver Scott Centric+ (size medium), one just became available. Rather sell the Spez... MORNE , Mountain Bru, ChrisF and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas_187 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Bontrager Starvos MIPS R1300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott roy Posted August 11, 2021 Share I would definitely recommend the lazer Z1/blade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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