which bike helmet should i buy?

lasdkj

Giro Indicator
http://www.amazon.com/Giro-Indicator-Sport-Helmet-Universal/dp/B000BNU1CS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1286137704&sr=8-1

Giro Transfer
http://www.amazon.com/Giro-Transfer-Sport-Helmet-Universal/dp/B000BNZ40C/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1286137704&sr=8-3

Are they basically the same?

I'm a little short on money so i was thinking about the Schwinn
http://www.amazon.com/Schwinn-Thrasher-Adult-Bicycle-Helmet/dp/B00012M5MS/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Should i opt for higher priced one? or would I be okay with the schwinn? I'm a broke college student so this kind of makes a difference..
Also, i'm concerned about safety so if that 10 dollars makes a big difference, I'll pay it.

Or should i get a better helmet? thanks

Answer
Notice that Schwinn helmet comes in one color only - black. It's going to get very hot in warm weather. And not just because of the color. Also it has poor ventilation. Go with either Giro helmet. The Indicator has a front visor to help keep sun out of your eyes. The Transfer does not. Best use sunglasses with that helmet.

I own a Giro Indicator. Very nice helmet. You only have one head. May as well get a good one.

Bike helmets that don't make me look dumb?

insanechil

I have a bike helmet that I always wear when I ride but it makes me look dumb.

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Giro makes a nice line of helmets. I kinda like the Indicator or the Transfer - no sun visor.

Which looks more dumb - wearing a helmet - lying in a hospital bed comatose - or dead? Choice is yours. Personally, I wouldn't ride my bicycle 10 feet in the city without a helmet.

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Hey i longobard and need to know what is a good full face helmet to buy thats cheap but doesnt look crappy?

bicycle helmets with sun visor image

kyle

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Schwinn Thrasher Adult Micro Bicycle black/grey Helmet (Adult) is a great helmet. It fits well (6'3" 200 pound male). The adjustment wheel works perfectly and is well made. There is a lot of cooling airflow when you are out riding and the visor blocks the sun quite well. I was surprised with the build quality given the price and it even looks good on top of it all! (In fact it's good enough/stylish enough to steal apparently and I'm back for my second helmet. If someone wants to steal this helmet and save their thief head I will happily purchase more and pass them around to anyone who wants one.) Thanks Schwinn!

How do I find the right helmet for me?

Myra G

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Unless you have a helmet you love and you want to get another, I would not suggest getting one online. Helmets are something you really want to try on to be sure it fits your noggin comfortably. So, go to your local bike store and try a bunch on until you find one you love.

With regards to fit, get the smallest helmet that fits your head. You don't want to have to take up space in the helmet with huge pads to make it fit. Likewise, you don't want to have it so small that it rubs or squeezes your head. A well fit helmet will make gentle contact with the crown, front, back and sides of your head. If you can shove it about easily it doesn't fit well.

Personally, I like visorless helmets because I've never had a sun visor that stayed attached particularly well. Also, I think the visorless helmets have a bit sleeker look, especially if the visor falls off somewhere and gets lost.

Beyond fit and comfort, the most important items I look for are:

1. Easy adjustability of the back band. Personally, I like the helmets that have a small wheel in the back that you turn to adjust the back band for a good fit.

2. Easy adjustability of the straps. If I can't adjust the straps in a few moments while standing in the store I go find another model. This may not matter too much to you unless you ride in all types of weather and need to wear a cap on some days and not others.

3. One piece sweat band in the forehead. Personally, I find two piece seat bands channel perspiration right into my eyes. Some folks swear by them, though.

4. Good quality foam pads. Perhaps I have a rather corrosive head, but I've found less expensive pads and/or cloth covered pads tend to fall apart in short order.

Fashion dictates that helmet models are being changed and updated all the time. My all time favorite helmet is a Louis Garneau which became unavailable a few months after I bought it. I can not tell you how many times I wished I had bought another one before it was discontinued. I know that the pads will either deteriorate or I will have a crash and ruin this helmet. Then, just like you, I'll be having to look for yet another helmet.

Finally, be sure you wear your helmet everytime you get on your bicycle. The first time you break a helmet in an impact and your head escapes unscathed you'll really, really appreciate its value.

Hope this helps you choose a helmet.

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