Helmet sizing? help please?

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i'm going to get an International ATH riding helmet but I'm not sure if i should get round or oval. i cannot find a tack store nearby that has them so i can't try anything on before i order it online. i measured my head and it's 22". should I get a 22" and a half just to be safe? Round? oval? Is there like a certain way i need to measure my head to tell if it's round or oval? HELP?

Thanks!

Answer
Whenever you try on a helmet (bicycle or horse) is it more likely to be tight at the forehead or on the sides of your head?

If helmets always seem to press your forehead and the back of your head but not at the sides, you are an oval.

I found some custom hat websites that showed me how to measure exactly. I will try to find a link.


added:

Measuring accurately is tough since you have to measure thru your skull. What I did was put my head upsidedown on a piece of paper (stand on your head) and have someone trace around my skull. They have to hold the pen straight down and trace around the widest part.

Then you measure across the length and the width and compare the 2 numbers against the guide posted here:
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=10144

Round oval is 5/8" longer than it is wide
Regular oval is 1 3/8" longer than it is wide
Long oval is 2 1/8" longer than it is wide
X-Long oval is 2 7/8" longer than it is wide
XX-Long oval is 3 5/8" longer than it is wide
XXX-Long oval is 4 3/8" longer than it is wide

How much should I expect to spend on a bicycle to commute to work?

xaptation

I'm going to be starting a new job a mile and a half away from where I live. I'm thinking abut getting a bicycle. How much should I expect to spend? Include helmet, lights, etc.

Answer
ESTIMATED COSTS:
helmet $25+ (USA sold helmets are all tested / approved)
lights $50+ (probably not good idea to be cheap here)
bike $50-150 (used 10-speed road/mtn bike)
spare tubes: $3 or less ( always have spares )
patch kit + lever: $2 + $3 ( master this to save $$$ )
puncture resistant tires: $50+ / pair
U-lock: $25-40 (get newer models from kryptonite brand)

look to spend ~ $250-350

OPTIONAL (suggested)
general bike maintenance manual: $10
mini multi-tool: $10-20
drink cage + bottle: $12

SHOPPING (saving money):
buying a used bike: craigslist.org (great site for locals ~ free)
buying all other stuff: performance bike (retail store nationwide)

ebay is also a great place to compare prices when shopping at retail or bargaining with sellers on craigslist

if you plan to buy a new bike, usually buy it from a local bike shop than a retail; retailers tend to be less personal and won't help you if you have problems later. A good store might help you on craigslist!

note: better quality bikes are easier to take apart, therefore, easier to maintain / fix - cheap bikes are mostly proprietary and need a lot of "custom" parts most of the time.

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What kind or foam Sheeting would be best suited for padding a helmet and other armor peices?

preston

Im making a custom helmet, and just needed to know what kind of foam, like polystyrene or polyethelyne or whatever is generally used to pad helmets. What would be the softest and coolest.

Answer
When I've done costume work, I pad first with Expanded Polystyrene Foam (the white compressed beads)... it's light, relatively STRONG, and easy to carve to the internal shape. You can also bore holes to reduce weight and increase ventilation. It's also what they use for impact absorption in bike, flight, motorcycle helmets.

I then add thin layers of closed cell soft polyurethane foam (like Memory Foam)... I get the sheets from a bicycle shop... intended for custom padding bike-helmets.

For helmets, I always use either chamois or synthetic chamois as a liner. I picked that up when I was a Navy Helicopter crewman... we had caps of chamois we wore under our helmets for the last layer of padding AND for the fact that they absorb the sweat.

My bike helmet is 1 inch too big, help please?

Chris

Besides returning it and getting the smaller size helmet, what are my other options? It is the Pro-tec The Classic Helmet and it is CPSC certified. The website I bought it from says it comes with two custom sizing pads for additional fit adjustment. Does anyone know what that is? Can i wrap paper or something around the inside of the helmet evenly so it will make it fit better?

Best answer goes to the person with the best and clearest answer
Thanks :)

Answer
If it's an inch too big, the sizing pads will not make enough difference. Return it and get a different size. If a bicycle helmet doesn't fit, it's not going to protect you in an accident.

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Where can I personalize a bicycle helmet?

bicycle helmets custom image

Francesco

I leave in Houston. I would like to do it online or find a place in Houston.
I leave in Houston Texas and I would like to personalize my bicycle's helmet. Could you please tell me the name of a place that do that?

Answer
You can buy stencils and decals on line or in specialty stores. Any body shop that works on custom paint can handle this.

How much should I expect to spend on a bicycle to commute to work?

xaptation

I'm going to be starting a new job a mile and a half away from where I live. I'm thinking abut getting a bicycle. How much should I expect to spend? Include helmet, lights, etc.

Answer
ESTIMATED COSTS:
helmet $25+ (USA sold helmets are all tested / approved)
lights $50+ (probably not good idea to be cheap here)
bike $50-150 (used 10-speed road/mtn bike)
spare tubes: $3 or less ( always have spares )
patch kit + lever: $2 + $3 ( master this to save $$$ )
puncture resistant tires: $50+ / pair
U-lock: $25-40 (get newer models from kryptonite brand)

look to spend ~ $250-350

OPTIONAL (suggested)
general bike maintenance manual: $10
mini multi-tool: $10-20
drink cage + bottle: $12

SHOPPING (saving money):
buying a used bike: craigslist.org (great site for locals ~ free)
buying all other stuff: performance bike (retail store nationwide)

ebay is also a great place to compare prices when shopping at retail or bargaining with sellers on craigslist

if you plan to buy a new bike, usually buy it from a local bike shop than a retail; retailers tend to be less personal and won't help you if you have problems later. A good store might help you on craigslist!

note: better quality bikes are easier to take apart, therefore, easier to maintain / fix - cheap bikes are mostly proprietary and need a lot of "custom" parts most of the time.

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