Push Bike Helmet

[L3nny]

Been doing fair few miles on the push bike recently and think it might be an idea to get a helmet.

I have a mountain bike but haven't taken it off road so far, although I do plan to. But most of my miles are going to be on the road.

I know there are a few cyclists on here so what would you recommend?

Don't want to spend too much but don't want rubbish either.

Cheers.

[454697819]

something comfortable within your price range,

like bike helmets they are tested to a set standard, other than that you pay more for lighter more fancy models and less for clumsy less sexy no.s.

mine is a Bell from asda for 14£ if I drop it scratch it or break it I wont loose sleep..

I might upgrade if I can drag my **** from the sofa and use the push bike more..

[Mr Speirs]

I was in the same boat. Wanted something decent but not expensive. Ended up with a specialised one from Evans for £29 which wasnt too bad and is dead comfy.

[Epic Monkey]

Personally I'd spend a bit more on one of these. I'm only saying that because I've been unlucky enough to test it out and would have been dead if not wearing it. I had the giro xen when my head met the bonnet of a car :)

Also. What is the point of these cyclists carrying their helmet on the handlebars? Do they expect to fall into it?

[Luckypants]

Get a decent one, your head tends to hit the floor more on push bikes for some reason, I think its cos you can go over the bars quite easily.

My friend recently had a crash wearing an expensive Kask helmet, he landed on his head / shoulder. Head fine (helmet is toast) but has barely ridden for 3 weeks due to the damage to his shoulder.

I have a Giro Stylus helmet which I find comfortable, light and well ventilated.

[fizzwheel]

One that fits you and that you will wear and is comfortable.

IME the only thing you get with a more expensive helmet, is better fit, better comfort and better vents.

I have a MET, I previously had a MET which is in 4 pieces now after I went over the bonnet of car, I'd not ride without my helmet now.

Go to a bike shop and try some on, they are a bit like motorbike helmets in that different manufacturers helmets fit in different ways. I find the Giro really uncomfortable, but both my cycling buddies have Giro's and get on fine with them.

[speedyctr]

Like motorbike helmets the fit is whats important here. I wanted a Fox Flux but nothing fits my head better than the Bell helmets. Had the cheap Bell Ukon for years and just upgraded it to a Variant.

Get a decent make you cant go wrong, they go up in price the more air vents and lighter they are.

[Elliott]

I do a lot of quick XC and bought a fox flux but i may move on to a POC

[SIII]

Have a Giro Xen as well, went over the bars and landed on my face / head and no damage other than nose scuffed! Recomended & crash tested.

If you know what you want have a look at chain reaction cycles, excellent price & service.

[maviczap]

Got 2 Giro's for road cycling, one has more vents for summer weather (ha what summer) but both very comfy.

Had Mets before, but not as comfy as the Giro's

But I had a Lidl £9.99 jobbie which was well spec'd and comfy, did its job when I fell off my MTB.

More Vents = higher price :p

[xXBADGERXx]

I have a Giro Xen , use it on Road as well as my MTB , nicely ventilated and fits very well , removable liner to go in the wash . Would buy one again , mine is the first gen and it`s getting on a bit now .

[pookie]

more for less again.. have an aldi special for those special rides in the woods and a briko arrow for the road. Will go for a Bell next as it was dead comfy last time I tried in the shops.

[L3nny]

Giro helmets seem to be the way to go then. Looked a few up and they look good. Will try some on and see how I get on.

Thanks again mighty org

[Paul the 6th]

I was in the same boat. Wanted something decent but not expensive. Ended up with a specialised one from Evans for £29 which wasnt too bad and is dead comfy.

I've got a spesh one which was about £30. I always wear it despite looking like a dingbat, and on thursday night last week I had a lowside at about 18mph up the riverside - absolutely smashed my head into the stone slabs but the helmet meant I only had to deal with mashed knee/hip/elbow and a sore neck. Woulda probably been concussion at best or cracked skull at worst. Defo worth looking like a doylem.

[L3nny]

Just been to Halfords, they have a 20% sale on, tried on a few Giro helmets and they didn't fit that well so ended up with a MET Terra.

[Paul the 6th]

Ohhh nooo... not a met terra?

[L3nny]

:confused:

[Paul the 6th]

lawl. Just kidding mate :thumbsup:

[L3nny]

haha, ok.

[Paul the 6th]

Can't tell if sarcasm or genuine amusement..

[L3nny]

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[Paul the 6th]

sh*t just got real up in here
http://curezone.com/upload/Blogs/Zoebess/scowl.jpg

[xXBADGERXx]

MET are a good brand as well . MET and GIRO are a bit like the Shoei and Arai of the cycling world , if one doesn`t fit you then the other brand stands a chance of fitting the bill . I peeled the labels off my Matte Black GIRO and re-arranged the letters to spell ORGI ................ doesn`t get me any invites though