Re: [RBW] Re: Helmet recommendations
Like you, I have a big noggin. Like you, I picked up a cheap Bell helmet at my LBS. I got the XLV, which is what they had. It's been a good helmet for almost a year. However, the adjustable pads at the crown are simply falling apart. The velcro has separated from the fuzzy cloth padding. You get what you pay for, obviously. A good cheap helmet is still a cheap helmet. Keep an eye on those pads, hopefully they're more substantial in the one you bought. I'm pretty tempted to try one of the Bern helmets; my girlfriend has one and loves it. On Mon, Aug 18, 2014 at 9:53 PM, 'Mojo' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Thanks for your input folks. I went to two LBS's & found nothing that fit > well, had a visor, & no tail. At my local REI I found the Bell XLP that fit > all my needs including my big head. Bonus, it cost $40. I was willing to > spend 4x that. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Helmet recommendations
i use the Giro Bishop and can say it was nice to finally wear a helment that fit my fat head. Nice and light, big enough vents to give me vent shaped sunburn spots on my bald head when i forget to use sunscreen. On Mon, Aug 18, 2014 at 12:12 PM, 'Mojo' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Thanks Jon, thanks Garth. I like the look of the Trinity but really want a > visor. I will check out the Bishop. > > > On Sunday, August 17, 2014 4:50:23 PM UTC-6, Garth wrote: >> >> >> If you like the fit of a Giro or Bell, it's a good bet you'll like >> another . These Giro's looks nice :) >> >> http://www.giro.com/us_en/trinity.html >> http://www.giro.com/us_en/products/men/helmets/urban/bishop.html >> >> >> >> On Sunday, August 17, 2014 3:14:16 PM UTC-4, Mojo wrote: >>> >>> I just recently used my helmet, it is showing a crack all the way from >>> front to back. So I am in the market for a new one. >>> >>> My criteria in order of diminishing importance: no tail fin so generally >>> roundish, excellent ventilation, fit for large heads (23.5" circumference/7 >>> 1/2-7 3/4), a visor for the sun, easy to adjust, non-bright color (white >>> would be ideal), not super expensive, I have used and liked Giros and Bells. >>> >>> I like the look of the Giro Aspect http://velonews.competitor. >>> com/2013/10/bikes-and-tech/reviewed-giro-aspect-helmet_305823 >>> or the Giro Hex http://www.rei.com/product/809812/giro-hex-bike-helmet >>> or the Bell Stoker http://www.rei.com/product/864341/bell-stoker-bike- >>> helmet-mens >>> >>> I have used the Bell Metro/Citi in the past and liked its features, but >>> I found it hot and not well ventilated. I still have a Metro, with its rain >>> cover, for cold season riding >>> >>> Thanks for your thoughts, >>> Joe in western Colorado >>> >> -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Helmet recommendations
Hey Joe, Hope you're mending well from the crash. . . This is not the least expensive helmet, but also not the priciest: http://bernunlimited.com/shop/bike/allston-440.html I have one. It's very light, very well ventilated, has removable liners (general, summer, winter) and the visor is useful in the rain or when the sun is getting low. Good luck and Cheers! lyle On Sun, Aug 17, 2014 at 1:05 PM, Jon in the foothills of Central Colorado < row.n.2nowh...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Joe, > I hope you are recovering quickly from your crash! > I would just say get a helmet that meets or exceeds all the safety > criteria,fits well and provides coverage where it counts, is > comfortable,has pads that can be washed &remove easily and also has pads > that can be replaced. And most importantly makes you look FAST! > Hope you are out on your bike soon. > Jon > > On Sunday, August 17, 2014 1:14:16 PM UTC-6, Mojo wrote: > >> I just recently used my helmet, it is showing a crack all the way from >> front to back. So I am in the market for a new one. >> >> My criteria in order of diminishing importance: no tail fin so generally >> roundish, excellent ventilation, fit for large heads (23.5" circumference/7 >> 1/2-7 3/4), a visor for the sun, easy to adjust, non-bright color (white >> would be ideal), not super expensive, I have used and liked Giros and Bells. >> >> I like the look of the Giro Aspect http://velonews.competitor. >> com/2013/10/bikes-and-tech/reviewed-giro-aspect-helmet_305823 >> or the Giro Hex http://www.rei.com/product/809812/giro-hex-bike-helmet >> or the Bell Stoker http://www.rei.com/product/864341/bell-stoker-bike- >> helmet-mens >> >> I have used the Bell Metro/Citi in the past and liked its features, but I >> found it hot and not well ventilated. I still have a Metro, with its rain >> cover, for cold season riding >> >> Thanks for your thoughts, >> Joe in western Colorado >> > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
