Helmet Recommendations

carls10

My current helmet is about 3 years old, probably way past replacement time.  There are some crazy expensive helmets out there.  I'm looking for a reasonably priced decent helmet.  I commute by bike daily on a little clunker bike.  I'm trying to go middle of the road so that it will be appropriate for both the clunker commuter and the nice tri bike.  Of note, I have a VERY small head.  I always have trouble getting hats that fit etc.

Any suggestions?

 

Scott Alexander

I've used the Giro Pneumo for years, but they no longer make it. I found a few online a few years ago and bought them up. I've still got two left! IMO, when you find something you like, snap them up!

mgraffeo

Great deals on www.bonktown.com, usually a couple of helmets each day. Generally $150-200+ helmets selling for $80-90.

MattAaronson

I have a $50 Trek helmet for commuting (short, 5 miles each way).
Then a Bell Volt for training.
Personally I wouldn't use one helmet for both purposes, since the commuting time would just sweat up the pads on the Volt more than it would need to.

Nemo Brauch

Mike- it's nice to know I'm not the only one addicted to Bonktown :-)

Carly- I have a very small head too. I bought a Bell Volt last year, yeah it wasn't cheap, but it fits my head comfortably and doesn't look too big sitting ontop my head.

wareagledusty

I just picked up a Giro Ionos that I really like after trying a bunch of different ones. I saw some on the web for decent prices when I was searching, but unfortunately they were all size S....and wouldn't work for me...

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=giro+ionos&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=uzG&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&prmd=ivns&biw=1382&bih=685&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=3885191143955969955&sa=X&ei=MnaaTaz3LIm3tgegw8yJDA&ved=0CGEQ8wIwAg#

Jeff Unruh

Bonktown looks to be the corollary to SteepandCheap.com -- both part of Backcountry.com

Thanks for that Mike!

carls10

So what am I missing with bonktown? Everytime I click on one thing in the email it takes me to a different item?? It feels like a game.

HayesSanborn

Each item is up for a brief period, only. One item at a time.

carls10

I just wanted to update this. So, I'm hesitant to pay full price for anything and was having a really tough time justifying the $$ for a new helmet. I just scored a Giro Ionos for $99 on http://competitivecyclist.com/ About 60% off retail! Thanks for all the suggestions.