I'm looking to buy a new helmet, and I've tried on two that I think are okay and fall within my price range - the Specialized Decibel and the Met Stradivarius II however I'm a bit undecided.
Personally, the Decibel sits a bit high at the back of the head for my liking - but on the plus side it does accommodate my ponytail as a result.
The Strad on the other hand is a pain to get my hair through (I think I'd have to yank out part of the fitting mechanism to make it easier), but once that's taken care of the fit is more what I'm looking for - it feels like it encompasses my whole head better.
The Strad looks better whereas the Decibel looks like it would be better at cooling...
So what are everyone elses opinions? Has anyone ever rode with both of these helmets and can compare them?
Personally, the Decibel sits a bit high at the back of the head for my liking - but on the plus side it does accommodate my ponytail as a result.
The Strad on the other hand is a pain to get my hair through (I think I'd have to yank out part of the fitting mechanism to make it easier), but once that's taken care of the fit is more what I'm looking for - it feels like it encompasses my whole head better.
The Strad looks better whereas the Decibel looks like it would be better at cooling...
So what are everyone elses opinions? Has anyone ever rode with both of these helmets and can compare them?