Is my bicycle helmet too small?

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I bought a Bell Faction bicycle helmet for my urban riding. I measured my head at its right at the border between what should be medium and what should be large size helmet. I tried on the large and it was definitely too big - it kept sliding off my head when I pushed on it. So I bought the medium. I haven't worn it riding yet but I've worn it around the house a little bit and I think it's a little bit too snug because it gives me a bit of a headache and I can feel my heart beating on the sides of my head which I assume means that the helmet it putting a little bit of pressure on the blood flow between my skull and my skin.

What should I do? Try it out riding and tolerate the mild headaches in hopes that the helmet will loosen up a bit over time? I should I return it and just accept the sad fact that neither the medium nor the large helmet fits my head?

Thanks!

Answer
Yeah, if the Bell doesn't fit right, try another brand. I bought a Bell helmet too, but found that it didn't fit me well and ended up spending a little more money and getting a Trek. Your helmet may or may not have a ratchet wheel on the back--if it does, play with that and that will probably fix it. If it doesn't, take the pads out of the helmet. They should just velcro in. Your helmet definitely shouldn't slide around on your head though, so good call in not getting the bigger size.

Which Bicycle Helmet should I buy?

Alice

Okay, I'm thinking about buying a new bicycle helmet.

I have two options.

Bell Multi-sport Faction

http://www.sportsauthority.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2192693&cp=3077572.2716578.2712466.1066858&parentPage=family

Or a Bell Solar Helmet

http://www.sportsauthority.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2212013&cp=3077572.2716578.2712466.1066850&parentPage=family

I could spring for the extra $10 for the other helmets if I wanted to.

Anyways, Which should I buy? The Faction is more fashionable and the latter is more, ventilated.

They're both CPSC certified, so I have two choices, fashion or ventilated?

I'll be riding to and from school, so cold mornings, and hot afternoons.

I'm thinking of also buying a mirror on my helmet or my handle bar, too geeky?

Thanks you for the answers!

Answer
Both helmets look perfectly suitable. Go with what you like.

I would stay away from helmet mounted mirrors. Having a sharp stick with glass attached that near your eyes is a bad idea in the event of a crash.
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Edit: Now that I think about it, try both helmets on, and go with the one that fits better. A well-fitting helmet will be more protective if you ever need it.

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