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!!

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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.

Dumb Bicycle Helmet Question?

Old Hippie

Although being strictly on 2 wheels for a while now - I still consider myself a novice in many ways. So, if I don't get the terminology right - pardon me. I bought what I thought was a good helmet, a Giro Indicator (link below). The ventilation in both the top & rear are very good. That's why I like it - my head stays cool even in the summer. But, here's the problem... The backside of the helmet is just that hard foam material, I'll call it. There is no hard outer case. That's just on the top & somewhat on the sides. A gust of wind came along while I was taking a break and blew the helmet off the bike rack & onto the ground. It landed strictly on the back side & cracked that hard foam material. Being on a severe budget - I used some epoxy to lock it back in place. I can barely see the crack! It seems structurally sound again. But is it? There is no damage to the top or sides, not even a scratch. If I do need a new one, I'll have to wait until the first of next month when the next VA Disability check comes in. I'd get a better one, but simply can't afford one of those $100 helmets. $40 is about my limit. Thanks...

http://www.amazon.com/Giro-Indicator-Sport-Helmet-Universal/dp/B000BNU1CS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1276083173&sr=1-1

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Old

Yep, the foam has been compromised and so is your head if you should go down. Even so wear the helmet until a replacement is available.... it is much better than nothing. Try Ebay for a Giro helmet. The total cost might be the same (including the shipping) but you may get a better helmet for less $'s. You will often find some previous year close-outs pretty cheap! As always, know your size.

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who makes a good bicycle helmet?

BassicBill

My head is kinda large so the helmet cannot be too small. Plus, I would like it to have a functional sun visor.

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Specialized, Giro, Louis Garneau, pro-tec

Are universal-sized bicycle helmets not as comfortable as S/M/L helmets?

jamie68117

I'm going to buy a new bicycle helmet today, and there's one specific helmet I saw on the internet (the Giro Skyla) that I liked, but it's universal-fit, and I ride almost every day so I want it to be comfortable!

Obviously I'm gonna try the helmet on before I buy it, I'm just curious as to what you guys think about universal-fit helmets.

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Go to a well-stocked local bike shop and try on all the helmets in your price range. Buy the one that fits and feels the most comfortable regardless of what the box or the labels say. My GF did that and ended up selecting the Giro Skyla. She says there was a huge difference from her older helmet.

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