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I need a new mountain bike helmet. Any suggestions on makes and models that are good for the price? |
I need a new mountain bike helmet. Any suggestions on makes and models that are good for the price? HI Treebark. Every helmet fits differently. The best thing to do is go to a few bike shops that carry different brands of helmets and try them on. Hopefully the sales person in the bike shop can help you select , adjust and fit the helmet properly when you try them on. Most GIRO helmets fit me very well and BELL helmets do not fit the shape of my head, but BELL is a quality helmet maker. When you try the helmets on try and be aware of pressure points. These are area's where the pads come in contact with your head. If it feels tight and uncomfotable try a different brand or model of helmet. Most good helmets come with different thickness pads that you can switch out to make a more custom fit. Price is also a big factor. You get what you pay for when you purchase retail. Best way is to shop around either on the web or local bike shops for last years helmets or closeouts. Sometimes you can purchase a high end helmet for half price or even more! Most helmets are the same as last years model, just a different color or graphics on the helmet. If you purchase a lower priced helmet make sure it has the CPSC or ASTM certification sticker. All helmets have to be up to these standards of helmet safety. Remember More vents in the helmet, the cooler your head stays on hot days. Hope this helps. Bell makes some good models that are excellent values. Check them out at performancebike.com. check out "bike nashbar"or "performance bike".there are many good quality helmets out there.make sure you see a seal or sticker w/ some sort of government rating!prices range from $29 to $129.you decide which is best....smart move wearing a helmet! personal crashes! for a helmet i prefer giro with or without the visor it wont matter. mountain biking you might want the visor. performance bike is always a great shop if you know your helmet size. if you dont measure your head in inches and multipy by 2.54 Bell Specialized Giro all are great names, lots of styles to choose from, various price ranges from 50 to 150 bucks http://www.specialized.com |
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