Helmets

"chip3130" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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In the market for a new mtb helmet. Any suggestions/testimonials out

there?

In increasing order of importance

4. Is in your price range
5. The right color
6. Fits *your* melon
7. Whatever your riding buddies use.

This last is most important because you don't want to be ostracized for wearing the 'wrong' foamie.
Much as you wouldn't want to be riding the 'wrong' bike.

Pete
pssst....they all pass the same 'testing' standards.

On Wed, 25 Jun 2003 04:34:30 GMT, chip3130 <[email hidden]> scribbled:

Quoted message said:

In the market for a new mtb helmet. Any suggestions/testimonials out there?

I use a Giro Mojave '02. Fits my head, not too hot, doesn't look too shabby and seems to protect the
noggin decently enough. Fairly adjustable, helmet hair isn't TOO bad, though it can definitely work
wonders with the right humidity. I've come back a few times looking a lot like an 80's punk band
reject, minus the color, attitude and leather pants. Only downside is that my visor snapped where it
clicks into the helmet up front after I took a muddy sideways slide on a corner, such that it sort
of hinges up and down now freely. Solved that with a bit of superglue though, no harm done. Helmet's
good as new, though the elbow's still got a bit of a scar. 😉

Mine ran about $60 at the time, I think the replacement for '03 was the Torrent?

It may seem obvious to say it, but the key for helmet shopping is fit. Fit, fit, fit. If you try
one, it may seem to fit fine, but as you try other models you may find that there are different
levels of comfort that you don't normally notice at first glance. Little things like how the straps
feel or the placement of vents can make a subtle, yet appreciable difference, especially when you're
out there sweating your life away on the trail. Giro is probably the most recommended, because they
have many models across a wide range of prices, and generally seem to fit the average head well.
There are others, and they are equally as good (all helmets sold have to pass a certification level
in the US) but add little things like adjustability, ventilation and weight-saving construction.

Bottom line, go to a good bike shop or specialty store (REI, etc), and don't be afraid to give
them all a try. Buy from a place that will let you take it back if it doesn't feel right after a
few rides.

-Slash
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In article <[email hidden]>, chip3130 @lycos.com says...

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In the market for a new mtb helmet. Any suggestions/testimonials out there?

I have yet to find one that fits right, still waiting for someone to fill that custom helmet niche
so I can send them a plaster case of my nogin.
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Pete said:

"chip3130" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

In the market for a new mtb helmet. Any suggestions/testimonials out

there?

In increasing order of importance

4. Is in your price range
3. The right color
2. Fits *your* melon
1. Whatever your riding buddies use.

This last is most important because you don't want to be ostracized for wearing the 'wrong'
foamie. Much as you wouldn't want to be riding the 'wrong' bike.

Pete
pssst....they all pass the same 'testing' standards.

Psssst. . .no they don't. Some pass more stringent standards than others, but they all have to pass
the CPSC standards [IIRC].

My favorite is my old 1972 K-Mart Bart Starr autographed Packers helmet. Complete with
single bar cage.

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Chris Phillipo said:

In article <[email hidden]>, chip3130 @lycos.com says...

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In the market for a new mtb helmet. Any suggestions/testimonials out there?

I have yet to find one that fits right, still waiting for someone to fill that custom helmet niche
so I can send them a plaster case of my nogin.

Hannibal Lecter might like your noggin in a plaster case. Or maybe Chef Jeff--wait a minute,
he's gone.

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"J'm Sm'th" <[email hidden]> wrote

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Quoted message said:

Pete
pssst....they all pass the same 'testing' standards.

Psssst. . .no they don't. Some pass more stringent standards than others,

but

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they all have to pass the CPSC standards [IIRC].

Actually, very few are submitted to Snell for further testing. And virtually *none* of the name
brand lids. Here's the current list: smf.orgstd B 90A B 95A B 90C B 95C.htmlOpen ↗

Specialized seems to be the only recognizable brand name.

Pete

Pete said:

"J'm Sm'th" <[email hidden]> wrote

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Pete
pssst....they all pass the same 'testing' standards.

Psssst. . .no they don't. Some pass more stringent standards than others,

but

Quoted message said:

they all have to pass the CPSC standards [IIRC].

Actually, very few are submitted to Snell for further testing. And virtually *none* of the name
brand lids. Here's the current list: smf.orgstd B 90A B 95A B 90C B 95C.htmlOpen ↗

Specialized seems to be the only recognizable brand name.

Pete

. . .which is why my lid is a Specialized.

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