Forum - Essex Herts MTB
http://www.essexhertsmtb.co.uk/php/forum/

What helmet?
http://www.essexhertsmtb.co.uk/mountain-bike-chat/what-helmet-t5970.html
Page 1 of 2

Author:  MyNameIsDave [ Mon Dec 08, 2014 10:14 am ]
Post subject:  What helmet?

From reading the forum, I can see there are regular organised rides (such as the Epping ride yesterday).
What helmet is needed for such a ride?
Are you all wearing full face or other types?

Author:  Madasnibbor [ Mon Dec 08, 2014 10:19 am ]
Post subject:  Re: What helmet?

Any trail lid will do you

Author:  MyNameIsDave [ Mon Dec 08, 2014 10:44 am ]
Post subject:  Re: What helmet?

OK thanks.

Was thinking of getting one of these

http://www.pinkbike.com/news/bell-intro ... -2014.html

to cover all occaisions, but can't find a review of it being tested by any bike mags.

Author:  stumpie [ Mon Dec 08, 2014 10:47 am ]
Post subject:  Re: What helmet?

The Bell is a good choice... but there are many out there.

Best thing to do is get down to your local bike shop and try a few on. As an example 661 lids don't seem to fit me but Urge do.

Author:  Madasnibbor [ Mon Dec 08, 2014 11:27 am ]
Post subject:  Re: What helmet?

That's because "you have no hair" chatman claims

Author:  Mattvanders [ Mon Dec 08, 2014 12:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: What helmet?

The bell super a brilliant helmet but a bit OTT for Epping (more designed for wales/endure riding, most trail lids (lower back of lid for extra protection, less venation holes for strength/light weight) will do. I've got an Urge Endur-O-Matic which I can fully recommend...but say stumpy say, best going to a couple of shops to try them on

Author:  RedTwo [ Mon Dec 08, 2014 1:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: What helmet?

Ignore reviews (sort of) the FIT is much more important, as others say try your local shop.
Tried loads that got good reviews but none fit.
I would say Uvex Quatro as I've got one and its got lots of adjustment and fits my head shape... :D

Author:  MyNameIsDave [ Mon Dec 08, 2014 4:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: What helmet?

OK thanks.

i was looking online at the Urge Endur-O-Matic.

Any local shops you would recommend in Chelmsford / Reyleigh / Southend areas that carry these brands?

Author:  nwmlarge [ Mon Dec 08, 2014 4:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: What helmet?

I got the Bell Stoker, cheap and well fitting.

Author:  Madasnibbor [ Mon Dec 08, 2014 4:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: What helmet?

Rayleigh grips is a top shop but if you have a credit card chain reaction cycles is best order loads then send back for free collect plus I find it best to try things back to back this way :)

Author:  chatman [ Tue Dec 09, 2014 1:21 pm ]
Post subject:  What helmet?

Madasnibbor wrote:
That's because "you have no hair" chatman claims

That was a private conversation in the car... LOL

But i will say having worn my urge all mountain helmet all day sunday it was the most comfortable helmet i have worn, and warm as well... Best £34 i spent this year... Oh and you get loads of stickers as well, everybody likes a good set of stickers.


Sent from my iPad mini using Tapatalk

Author:  Simon [ Tue Dec 09, 2014 2:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: What helmet?

I tried a Bell Super on (not with the full race part) 2013 model i think ! the most comfortable lid I've ever tried! Their on sale on CRC at the mo!

Also had an Endur-o-matic, cracking lid & well priced!

Author:  MyNameIsDave [ Tue Dec 09, 2014 2:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: What helmet?

I have just been to Cycle Surgery in the City, Tried on a Fox MTB helmet. Also a POC.
I think the helmet I already have is OK. I have a Specialised Tactic II. Initially I thought it was a road helmet, the others you have mentioned, when viewed on-line, appear to have more coverage at the rear of the head, but it seems the Tactic II has the same coverage.

I also tried on a Fox full face, which was very nice, but maybe overkill for a weekly jaunt. Maybe more suitable for BPW and similar places?

Author:  Simon [ Tue Dec 09, 2014 3:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: What helmet?

Yep most all mountain, enduro lid's have more protection around the lower part of your head !

Author:  HVAC MATT [ Wed Dec 10, 2014 1:00 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: What helmet?

MyNameIsDave wrote:
OK thanks.

i was looking online at the Urge Endur-O-Matic.

Any local shops you would recommend in Chelmsford / Reyleigh / Southend areas that carry these brands?



I'm another one for the urge range :thumbup: , go to Chelmer cycles, in Chelmsford and speak to nick. They have a good stock of Urge lids.

Page 1 of 2 All times are UTC [ DST ]
Powered by phpBB © 2000, 2002, 2005, 2007 phpBB Group
http://www.phpbb.com/