Bicycle Helmet / Sunglasses problem?

rewald

I ride a road bike, and wear a Giro Eclipse helmet. I've tried several sunglasses, but the helmet seems to crunch my sunglasses down onto my nose. Anybody else experience this problem? Any ideas on a good solution? I wonder if a skateboard helmet would be better or worse?? I also wonder if any bicycle helmets come with a built-in sun shield, thus making sunglasses unnecessary. Thanks!!

Answer
The helmet may be "crunching" your sunglasses down on your nose because the lateral (around your head) adjustment is too loose. A general rule of thumb is to unfasten the chin strap and bend over. If the helmet falls off, the lateral adjustment should be tightened. I have also heard people complain that certain wraparound styles of sunglasses do not work with certain helmets. You may want to look at some cycling specific sunglasses (take your helmet with you when you go to purchase).

There are MTB helmets with visors, but they do not provide eye protection and probably won't give you the glare reduction your'e looking for. I've never seen a eye-shield type device on a cycling helmet and suspect that the aerodynamic effect might not be good.

Where is a face sheild for a bicycle helmet?

brandenads

I would like to know where to find on the Web a bicycle helmet either with a built-in face shield (covering the actual eyes and face, not just a "peak" like the brim of a baseball cap), or a separate face shield that you can attach to a helmet to cover your eyes and face.

Try not to limit your focus to visors on the "time trial" style bicycle helmets. No references to motorcycle-only helmets please! I am referring to bicycle helmets.

Please link to pictures!
Jett Boy has mentioned a nice one. If you are reading this, is there any way that you can email me a picture of the face shield?

Answer
I think you are looking for a BMX helmet.. Those would have wraparound chin guards, and popular bicycle accessory brands like Giro and Bell offer them. These BMX helmets are lightweight and rated for bicycle use, not for motorcycle use. Though if you want something heavier-duty, you can get motorcross helmets.

Here's the Bell BMX offering: http://www.amazon.com/Bell-Bellistic-Mountain-Downhill-Helmet/dp/B000ILOBAG/ref=sr_1_17/002-1534971-9251239?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1180323967&sr=8-17

Or you can buy the face mask and goggles as a separate piece if you have a helmet that does not have a face/chin guard: http://www.amazon.com/JT-X-FIRE-Goggles-System-Olive/dp/B000PRKPN0/ref=sr_1_5/002-1534971-9251239?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1180324245&sr=8-5

Hope this helps a little.

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