
I'm currently riding with a Bell sixer – I also MTB – so went for max protection, but I'm finding it quite cumbersome on commutes and urban rides. Wondering if anyone can recommend a slightly lighter duty helmet that's still good for safety (I'm a big fan of my brain).
by FormerCrow97
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Specialized Align II, the helmet with the best ratio protection/price according to Virginia Tech Helmet Ratings
The MTB helmets definitely feel like they even have a bit too much coverage for commuting needs, that’s why I also switched out to a road helmet. Probably a matter of taste and fit, but I guess any road helmet will do. Giro and Kask have pretty nice looking ones and if it doesn’t look too mushroomy on your head, POC works too. I have the POC omne air at the moment and i think it’s pretty nice, for what it’s worth.
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I’m waiting on a Specialized Mode, just shipped today actually. It’s like #8 on the Virginia Tech ratings; originally $120 but I was able to get it for $55 shipped.
Also it has less of a weekend warrior Fred look
Lazer Blade.. it has a fairly low profile for those with a large noggin
Specialized align 2 for my winter/cold commutes because it fits under hoodies, and kask utopia for my summer commutes when I’m trying to go faster.
I have a Philip Morris hat I think is pretty cool.
I got a POC omne air on sale. Super light and comfy.
Specialized Align II
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Sweet pro fluxer
Lazer G1
Giro Agilis
Bontrager circuit with wavecell.
It was on sale and the color is a nice metallic blue.
It has a boa style assistant system which is nice, but the older one had stiff plastic and was easier to put on without it scrunching up. Not a problem, just have to put it on carefully.
Kask Protone
No helmet for commutes, giro radix mips for faster rides
5 panel hat
kask rapido
I went to REI in 2015 and picked out the one that looked the least gigantic on my head. Ended up being a Giro something or other.
I should probably upgrade.
Specialized Camber
Kask Mojito
what’s a helmet???