Which helmet?

[The Bear]

Can anyone suggest a good helmet please?

Im looking to buy a good quality helmet for commuting, but I want one more like a MTB helmet with protection down the back of the head, and sides. Im happy to buy a branded helmet although this might not necessarily mean its the best. Adjustable peak might be useful in low sun.

So far I'm looking at the following..

POC Tectal £150

Seven M2 £100

Giro Chronicle £75

Scott Centric MIPS £92

 

[soundwave]

skid lid and splat hat in one tho a bit over 150 but also has mips
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/bell-super-3r-mips-helmet-2018/rp-prod154839

 

[Trevormonty]

Specialized Ambush and lower cost comp Ambush. If you crash damage them replacements are discounted by 30%.

Try a few different makes/models as head shapes vary.

 

[Deleted member 4366]

skid lid and splat hat in one tho a bit over 150 but also has mips
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/bell-super-3r-mips-helmet-2018/rp-prod154839

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Can you buy the MIPS on its own? It sounds like it could be fun, but I don't wan't to look like a prize twat wearing one of those helmets.

 

[The Bear]

Can you buy the MIPS on its own? It sounds like it could be fun, but I don't wan't to look like a prize twat wearing one of those helmets.

I think the MIPS is manufactured into the MIPS helmets?

But its an interesting question as some brands make both a MIPS and a non MIPS version of the same helmet. I wonder if the MIPS part can be added at a later date to the non MIPS version?

 

[soundwave]

mips is for hi and low speed impacts https://www.6dhelmets.com/innovation/

tho i did try one of those and just to heavy at 1.5kg my full face is 800g met parachute .

 

[argoose]

https://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/gear/category/helmets-and-protection/helmet-standard/product/review-giant-rail-mtb-helmet-49952/

 

[The Bear]

https://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/gear/category/helmets-and-protection/helmet-standard/product/review-giant-rail-mtb-helmet-49952/

And the Giant Rail helmet matches my bike colours too

 

[anotherkiwi]

Fashion victim!

 

[Trevormonty]

Not sure about large vent holes on top, not all crashes involve flat surfaced. Very little protection if hitting edge of rock or end of branch.

 

[Dom T]

https://www.bellhelmets.com/en_eu/cycling/collections/mips-equipped

I have the mips super 3, best helmet I've had. Fits great and having the detachable chin guard is great.

 

[Deleted member 22539]

Hi
I use a 661 evo am lid , its really comfortable and its lasting well .

https://45112113.r.bat.bing.com/?ld=d3MtddHKfTtIv6HdJWnkddGjVUCUxw2sOctJguGejW7UHM4sdbbsT-kaM0-8Mvs-PqruqeBLRe9pZq7g8gE9hemgBayvKvj_PQFMz8JLC4YzhbxfiOT4SHiYc8imZD2Q5rRm0IPdx5fRBC-sqNBqCms_X2QYkKbQxpLNPhFjOGy_wmsI-T&u=https://www.tredz.co.uk/.SixSixOne-661-Evo-AM-Patrol-MTB-Helmet-2017_107730.htm?sku=399913&mkwid=Pc6ZYoY1_dc|pcrid|9773914521|product|399913&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=**SHOPPING+-+Helmets&msclkid={msclkid}&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=**SHOPPING%20-%20Helmets&utm_term=1101400116548&utm_content=MTB%20Helmets

 

[Chris.]

I got the Bell Super 3R MIPS Helmet and I got mine for £129 from merlin cycles. Its a great bit of kit wouldn't want anything else now. You can wear it anywhere and the chin guard is easy to remove or put on for down hill

 

[Dave Y Fenni]

The OP got me thinking, new lid. Just had delivered a ‘bern watts’ Mips commute lid. Looks like a US baseball hat. I think it will complement the Volt, better than the shown lid that advertises the Volt!

 

[The Bear]

Well I think I've narrowed down my choice to either the Giant Rail or the Giro Montaro which happens to come in a larger 65cm size for big headed folk like me. I think I'd like a bright coloured helmet to help make me visible on the road commute..

Giant Rail

Giro Montaro

 

[Trevormonty]

Well I think I've narrowed down my choice to either the Giant Rail or the Giro Montaro which happens to come in a larger 65cm size for big headed folk like me. I think I'd like a bright coloured helmet to help make me visible on the road commute..

Giant Rail

Giro Montaro

I assume your've tried them.

 

[The Bear]

I assume your've tried them.

No, but hope to be doing that this week.

 

[The Bear]

Well I’ve just bought myself the Giant Rail helmet. I cycle past a Giant shop each day on my commute so popped in today to try one on.

As someone mentioned earlier I am perhaps a victim of fashion as it does match my Cube Race colours, but it’s a nice visible colour which is what I wanted.

 

[Deleted member 22539]

Well I’ve just bought myself the Giant Rail helmet. I cycle past a Giant shop each day on my commute so popped in today to try one on.

As someone mentioned earlier I am perhaps a victim of fashion as it does match my Cube Race colours, but it’s a nice visible colour which is what I wanted.

Well it’s definitely visible and matches well
As long as it comfortable I would say it’s win win win

 

[Parky]

Well I’ve just bought myself the Giant Rail helmet. I cycle past a Giant shop each day on my commute so popped in today to try one on.

As someone mentioned earlier I am perhaps a victim of fashion as it does match my Cube Race colours, but it’s a nice visible colour which is what I wanted.

I’m liking the choice of titfer

Perhaps I’ll go for the Giro Montaro then...

You should see the colour coordinating Adidas shorts and t shirts I’ve just taken delivery of