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Re: Helmet recommendations
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I have this, mmmm, i didnt pay that for it though, i got mine on special offer for £160 with helmet bag and black visor, very comfy, light and looks good too
I have this, mmmm, i didnt pay that for it though, i got mine on special offer for £160 with helmet bag and black visor, very comfy, light and looks good too
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Re: Helmet recommendations
Its difficult to buy a poor helemt now but obviously fit has to be the main criteria of choice.
I tried an AGV K5 recently and its a lot of helmet for the money as its glass/carbon fibre and plush inside rather than polycarbonate which many cheaper helmets are made from.
I tried an AGV K5 recently and its a lot of helmet for the money as its glass/carbon fibre and plush inside rather than polycarbonate which many cheaper helmets are made from.
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Re: Helmet recommendations
Duke just took a look at that I like this (guy Martins design)
Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/361563526274" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
As for manufacturers do they build lids for a varied shaped heads eg if I tried on a AGV and it fit well but not nessarily this lid would they have the same fit? Unsure if that makes sense!!
Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/361563526274" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
As for manufacturers do they build lids for a varied shaped heads eg if I tried on a AGV and it fit well but not nessarily this lid would they have the same fit? Unsure if that makes sense!!
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Re: Helmet recommendations
The same model will fit the same way but not all of the same make will fit the same.
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Re: Helmet recommendations
I think I get what you're saying....
Manufacturers will make different models fit differently to one another. Typically a touring helmet will be more roomy in the cheek department whereas a sport helmet will have more cheek padding because a racer is more likely to be lean than a touring rider
Manufacturers will make different models fit differently to one another. Typically a touring helmet will be more roomy in the cheek department whereas a sport helmet will have more cheek padding because a racer is more likely to be lean than a touring rider
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I totally concur with Cav, I've had dozens of helmets over the years, & whilst some makes are said to make for "definitely different shaped heads", I have found that each model within each manufacturer fits differently.
They also "bed in" differently, some becoming simply more comfortable, & others becoming gradually less so IMO.
About 3y ago I went to the Bikeshow specifically on a mission to test helmets for fit, I spent all day doing so & taking notes,
They also "bed in" differently, some becoming simply more comfortable, & others becoming gradually less so IMO.
About 3y ago I went to the Bikeshow specifically on a mission to test helmets for fit, I spent all day doing so & taking notes,
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Re: Helmet recommendations
I have a AGV K5 I bought to replace my track helmet after my stack. It's only been used by Jess so far on the back of the bike. But everytime I grab our helmets for a ride, it is noticeably lighter than my Shark Vision -R. Although the Shark has an integrated sun visor so a bit more too it.duke63 wrote:Its difficult to buy a poor helemt now but obviously fit has to be the main criteria of choice.
I tried an AGV K5 recently and its a lot of helmet for the money as its glass/carbon fibre and plush inside rather than polycarbonate which many cheaper helmets are made from.
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Re: Helmet recommendations
Yep....the cheaper Suomy's don't fit me at all....they changed their lineup around a while back. And they got heavier too, which is fecking annoying.StMarks wrote:I totally concur with Cav, I've had dozens of helmets over the years, & whilst some makes are said to make for "definitely different shaped heads", I have found that each model within each manufacturer fits differently.
They also "bed in" differently, some becoming simply more comfortable, & others becoming gradually less so IMO.
About 3y ago I went to the Bikeshow specifically on a mission to test helmets for fit, I spent all day doing so & taking notes,
So the mid-price ones fit fine....the higher end ones don't fit at all, and the ultra expensive ones fit well also.
All things said & done though, if someone can't find a lid that fits them properly these days, then they must be the Mekon Incarnate.
Or me.
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I tried on a AGV K5 yesterday however I am usually a small and this was very very tight around the cheeks and the vents at the front dug into the top front of my head. Either a medium (which I didn't try) would be better or that lid wouldn't suit me. What are these like bedding in?
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Re: Helmet recommendations
Irrespective of bedding in Rossgo, any helmet should really start off by feeling like fairly even pressure all round IMHO.?
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That's a good point StMarks. My NEXX started off feeling very tight then it bedded in perfectly. Thank you for your post
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I don't have that problem (or does Jess) with the AGV K5 Rossgo, so if you are getting isolated pressure points I'd suggest its the wrong helmet for you.
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Cheers Kiwi I certainly need to try more. Although it doesn't help that I've put on stone and half inside 2 years so tye sizing is throwing me off slightly haha!
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Whta? Your head got fat?Rossgo wrote:Cheers Kiwi I certainly need to try more. Although it doesn't help that I've put on stone and half inside 2 years so tye sizing is throwing me off slightly haha!
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My cheeks certainly havekiwikrasher wrote:Whta? Your head got fat?Rossgo wrote:Cheers Kiwi I certainly need to try more. Although it doesn't help that I've put on stone and half inside 2 years so tye sizing is throwing me off slightly haha!
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Rossgo wrote:My cheeks certainly havekiwikrasher wrote:Whta? Your head got fat?Rossgo wrote:Cheers Kiwi I certainly need to try more. Although it doesn't help that I've put on stone and half inside 2 years so tye sizing is throwing me off slightly haha!