Best Biking Helmet?

[ski diva]

I've had the same bike helmet for about seven years, and I'm thinking it's time for a change.

Anyone have any suggestions?

 

[Ringrat]

I'm overdue for one too. I think next time I'm somewhere that sells them I'm going to go with "whatever fits my small head".

 

[geargrrl]

I just got a POC helmet and I LOVE it. They ain't cheap but.... they fit extremely well, and they stay put. None of this always slipping sideways/foreards/backwards no matter how well you adjust it. The cradle adjusts very nicely and you get better coverage.


https://www.pocsports.com/en/product/1230/trabec-race

Smith has just come out with some ultra cool helmets that are supposed to be state of the art for safety.

 

[santacruz skier]

I've always had Giro helmets and currently have a Specialized helmet...

 

[NZfarmgirl]

I really like my new Giro

 

[altagirl]

I tried the new Smith helmet and it fits so much better than anything else I've tried. .. but $220. Ouch!

 

[abc]

Any one that fits.

Comfort, ventilation, get the best. It's only half the price of a pair of ski...

I'm not a big proponent of helmet. But since I need to wear one (bike club policy), I get the most comfortable one, regardless of price (as of now).

 

[bounceswoosh]

They'll all be rated the same, so I'd look for one that a) fits your head properly and b) is as light as your budget allows. Helmets aren't quite as bad as ski boots, but I've tried on enough that don't make the cut that I wouldn't buy one without trying it first.

 

[_steener]

I just got a POC helmet and I LOVE it. They ain't cheap but.... they fit extremely well, and they stay put. None of this always slipping sideways/foreards/backwards no matter how well you adjust it. The cradle adjusts very nicely and you get better coverage.


https://www.pocsports.com/en/product/1230/trabec-race

Smith has just come out with some ultra cool helmets that are supposed to be state of the art for safety.

I didn't even know POC made bike helmets - definitely something to look into! I have my POC helmet for skiing, and that has served me well!

 

[SnowHot]

Husband has a POC helmet and seems to like it.
I've had a love hate relationship with my helmet every since I got it, so I started shopping and found this one, which is reasonably priced and has a pony tail port!!!
I have always struggled with what to do with my pony tail and find my helmet pulling at my hair if I don't get it just right.
Going on a maiden voyage with it today and can't wait.


https://www.specialized.com/us/en/helmets/rec-commute/womens-sierra/105244

 

[vanhoskier]

I need a new helmet. I don't need a ponytail port :-) but I do need one that doesn't leave a tattoo on my forehead after I take it off. My POC ski helmet fits great; maybe I should try their bike helmets. Or Specialized....I've never tried one of theirs before.

 

[altagirl]

My full face helmet is a POC and I love it. But yeah, fit is the main thing!

 

[SnowHot]

I need a new helmet. I don't need a ponytail port :-) but I do need one that doesn't leave a tattoo on my forehead after I take it off. My POC ski helmet fits great; maybe I should try their bike helmets. Or Specialized....I've never tried one of theirs before.

What does the tattoo say? - DOH!

 

[geargrrl]

MTB and road helmets are a bit different. They are somewhat interchangeable but a MTB helmet covers more of the head. Road helmets tend to sit on top. The front and back are different, sightlines are different because on a road bike you are in a more laid out position. MTB helmets may have visors. I have both POC and Bell MTB helmet. I just got the Bell w/MIPS and it's really light and comfy.

 

[SallyCat]

I have this and I love it. Light and fits well. I'm sold on MIPS.

https://www.giro.com/us_en/feather-mips-4.html

 

[surfsnowgirl]

I will likely be buying a mountain biking helmet this summer but because of my large sized head must try them on. Hoping for an end of season discount at my summer home mountain.

 

[Albertan ski girl]

I got a new helmet last season - nothing fancy, a regular Mountain Equipment Co-op one:

https://www.mec.ca/product/5036-594...h=10+50002+50031+20034&f=10+20034+50002+50031

and i really love it. it's the most comfortable helmet I have had recently and it's really easily adjustable.