New helmet

Ratbag

Bell Sweep R
Giro Pneumo

Anyone know anything about these or could recommend one or the other?

Cheers,

RB

Dr NM

I recently bought the Bell Sweep R, I was also looking at the Giro Atmos. I chose it for 2 reasons:

- Bell seems to fit my big head better than the Giro
- It comes in Yellow!

So far it seems fine, keeps my head cooler than my old mtb one, thnakfully not found out if it prtects my head in a crash!

[Deleted User]

It's all about the fit. The shape of Giro helmets suits some, Bell's others.

They are both (and add in the other main players too) essentially all going to do the same job in absolute terms, but only if they fit well. So in my case all my helmets are Giros, (Atmos and E2s) as they are a great fit for my bizarre head. Once you choose the range based on fit, then choose the model based on venting and I suppose colour if you have to.

popsider

Agree, only ever buy in a shop or having tried one on previously.

cougie

The Bell comes in yellow eh ? I havent been able to get a new helmet cos all the others clashed with my kit.

Interesting....

[Deleted User]

Get an areo ponce one..................

Spiuk will do it in yellow if enough of us order...........

Ratbag

Trouble is I have no idea where I can try on a Bell...

It does look good tho'....

Iron Snorks

ive got a bell very pleased with it the giro made me look stupid what ever angle i looked from :-( and i so wanted it!

did ou know that if you wear a helmet more air is pasted over your head than if you don't due to the vents!!

amazing!

iron fraggle

I've got the Giro Pneumo - primarily because their "small" is small enough to fit my head )















and I'm afraid I bought it in girly pink [hangs head in shame]

bassy -- annoying people since 1967

Ive got a Bell Alchera (sp?)

They do it in Halfrauds

Ratbag

Frags...you are allowed to as your hair is normally a bit on the girly pink side....

Apparently the Giro I have makes me look stupid but nobody either noticed before or saw fit to mention it...

I may have found somewhere in Aylesbury (not too far from work) where I can try on the Bell and the Giro...so I may go tomorrow at lunchtime....even though i should be training...

cougie

I think all helmets are meant to make you look stupid.

You havent got it on back to front have you ?

PhilPub

I recently bought a Giro Monza and am very happy with it. V comfortable, and for someone who sweats a ridiculous amount it actually stops the sweat running down into my eyes. (I was expecting to have to get the vaseline out on the eyebrows...)

Ratbag

LOL Cougs!!! I do wonder at times...I think both the Bell an the Pneumo look the least stupid so I'll be going for one of them...

On the BBC website, they have a picture of Cancellara wearing a yellow Bell helmet...I want one of those...even has yellow straps...

cougie

Ya see. All you need to do is get a Pro Tour ride. Get selected for Tour. Win yellow jersey. Easy...

There are pics of people racing tris with their helmets on backwards. V funny. And I did see someone with it on backwards in London at the weekend. (not one of the pros though !)

Dr NM

yellowtastic helmet

Ratbag

THAT'S the one NM!!!

I'm really seriously looking to get that one...just as long as it fits...I'll know tomorrow...

Dr NM

doesn't clash with pirate gear either
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Ratbag

Looks good to me...

Vix Le IM

So where did the guy behind you get his shoes? That would complete the outfit perfectly

Ratbag

I was wondering the same thing...but I've bought my new shoes already...

Dr NM

not sure about the bike shoes, but saw these running shoes advertised last week, shame they are not built for a 205lb overpronator

cougie

Check out these Yellow shoes. Will sell them to the highest bidder :

http://img402.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imchbikeshoesvg1.jpg

[Deleted User]

And I thought that a new helmet would be chosen to match a new bike!

Article in 220 on them - current one

Ratbag

SLAW...my bike does have some yellow in it but I'm trying to get a decent helmet and the yellow ones look good with the pirate gear...

Cougs...nice shoes but too late for me mate!!!

Anyway, don't you need them yourself???

cougie

Naaah they're really uncomfy so got new specialised shoes. Oh bum - shouldnt have said that ! ;-)

Iron Snorks

:-))))) cougie - the best salesman on the tinternet!

Muttley

Make, fit and style are irrelevant. What matters is the colour.

Only a purple helmet will do.

Doozer.

woodpecker helmet all the time!!!!

Dr NM

Black is the new yellow anyway, yellow kit stands out more on a black bike!

When I get back from hols I am putting my yellow bike on ebay as Mrs NM won't let me keep the new one in the bedroom

Ratbag

So, should I go for a black helmet???