I bought that vented-flap aero helmet last year (on black friday funnily enough). It has been used on countless winter commutes and has been up Alpe d'Huez in the summer. Having the flap really does make an enormous difference, I think it's well worth the investment.
Interesting. Though, my aero helmet has air intake vents where it contacts the forehead. So there is some airflow going in and out even the top surface vents are shut. On the other hand, one can punch a tinfoil in coupe places at bow and stern and still get aero benefits. Just don't brake the helmet's integrity.
LisaPet yeah, to my mind the answer there is pencil holes :) someone at my club once did a aero foil helmet for our evening 10k tt and it really really worked :P
I just bought a Kask Rapido last week, and it was such an upgrade from my old one (which cost about the same 3 years ago). Less sweat dripping down into my eyes for the win..
Buy a motorcycle helmet if you want safety... otherwise never buy a helmet for more than $60. the best helmets drop to $60 during winter sales once they go "out of style". Helmet price is only tied to style - that's it...
I also have a spike poking out from the back of my skull near the top of my neck which seems to serve no purpose other than very occasionally getting in the way. I looked it up and it's an anatomical feature called the 'inion' or 'external occipital protuberance'. It may or may not be present, it can be a tiny bump or even a large hook shaped extra piece and it is more common or more pronounced in men than women.
My favourite commute helmet was bought from ikea. Looks good. Peak keeps rain and sun off my specs. Keeps head warm in winter and cool in summer. And 20 quid. Wear wot you feel comfy in.
I been riding for about 15 months without a helmet. I tried every Giro, they would dig into the back of my skull. I picked the Mojito and fell in love for the first time and now I'm wearing a helmet.
Dan already mentioned at the start that Kask are their helmet partnership. Besides, having one manufacturer meant that they could show complete price range. To be fair to GCN, they never give a rating to products, they merely show them off and let the viewer decide where they want to spend their cash. If you don't like Kask helmets then go look for a review from other manufacturers, this wasn't a review just a helmet overview. And before you call me a Kask fanboi, I have a Specialized S-Works helmet.
I was just poking fun at the video, not hating. But like you my money is in specialized. For me they always fit just perfect! And I have tried $10k bikes from Trek and Cannondale but they just didn't feel right. Still amazing bikes and gear but not right for me.
I switched to the Giro Air Attack with Shield last year. Not so much to be aero, but because the face shield provides much improved peripheral vision (vs. my $250 Oakleys!) and better protection to the face - protection from everything from bumblebees to rain. Riding in the rain is a much nicer experience with eh face shield. I also get no fogging of the face shield in cool humid weather like happens with any eyewear. I found The Air Attack has plenty of ventilation for summer riding and I have less rain coming inside during the winter. The aero road helmets are quieter on descents and into headwinds, letting you better hear cars coming from behind. The other point I would add to your discussion, is any cheap helmet with foam padding has two problems. The foam typically delaminates and falls apart after a year or so of use, and in the summer, the foam soaks up sweat like a sponge. Yuck!
Very good! but I have an ALDI helmet £10, it comes with a 3 year warranty and a 10 page manual, it is EU certified to 1078 , GS tested , you name it! it has a rotational adjusting devise at its rear, also it has an LED at the rear with a replaceable battery (one is supplied) . I bought the adult version 54>59 cm, and found it extremely comfortable from the outset, I find the shape of it on my head totally acceptable, (no daft looking wings or fins protruding anywhere) It looks like a "Giro". It has an insect net, high quality strapping infinitely adjustable etc build quality is superb. Its obviously a proper piece of kit!! so I am accepting that other helmets cost more, but enquiring why? If say, £200 helmet can be proven to be better, then I am all ears, ( enquiry not a challenge)
I will say Kask helmets have great quality control. I recently purchased a mojitomodel and was very happy with the finishing quality. A week later I purchase a giro vanquishand for the amount of money was not very happy with the finish and quality compared to the half as expensive mojito model Kask.
I've heard various opinions about when to replace a bike helmet. Obviously after a crash involving head impact. But some places think you should replace your bike helmet every 3-5 years, others say they last indefinitely with regular wear and tear. Any advice from GCN? #TorqueBack
I bought the Giro Synthe (£100+) over the Foray (£50) despite them looking almost identical simply because the Synthe was perfectly comfortable to wear.
Irrelevant of that fact Kask is GCN partner/sponsor, I own a Kask Protone and love the look, the fit and the functions of the helmet. Only catch it on cost a small fortune but than again it made Italy and not China plus it has this lovely leather strap.
The question is this the scope of the EU standard is only to 15 mph! As a lot of UK riders are now clocking a minimum average of 18mph/24kph + Surely it is time for the riders who do want helmet protection (a touchy subject at the best of times) for helmets to be tested and more effective when they crash at higher speeds without looking like a motor cyclist? Surely Kask and other pro-team suppliers can get together (Which is how British Standards used to be created) and re-look at this issue look. Then offer a dual-certified, that it meets CEN requirements as minimum and the 'Snell B90A / B95A' that it meets that as a miximum requirement.
Helmets are only safe when we wear them. My cheap helmet looked bad and the straps felt irritating around my ears so I felt validated in spending a bit more for something that felt comfortable. If someone was like me and started going helmetless because the discomfort was distracting it's time to upgrade and shop around!
Good brief review of the main points helping in the selection of a helmet -should add in Road helmets to the title. Might be worth adding some manufacturers offer discounts on new helmets if you have an accident or old for new (at a price point) and the supply of spare parts -sweat pads/straps/bags, etc. For me the main cost of more expensive helmets is the cost prototyping improvements and implementing them. This would result in most of the points you described above regarding comfort fit for long rides, adjustment, advantages in weather conditions, materials used (colour loss in sunlight, reusability, etc.) and any cost savings in racing, not forgetting safety of course.
I bought a Scott helmet off a sale. It cost me 20 euros, it's well ventilated, fits my head nicely and weighs 233 grams. I don't see a point in spending more since I'm not competing.
Do what's right for you. You don't need to spend more money to protect your head, unless you want a helmet with MIPS. And you don't need to defend your purchase. Just one happy camper!
Can't wait for cheap 3D printed custom helmets fitted to your head - as everyone with "oddly" shaped head can confirm. We're struggling for years to find something that is not uncomfortable for long rides (as I found when riding with my MTB helmet on the road for 2+ hrs of continuous riding- as if two horns grew on top of my head, two "scratching points... no problem on MTB, rarely riding that long without stopping ). Usually the problem is "solved" by bigger helmet that does not fit well (e.g. not steady when MTB downhilling, or you have to really tighten it).
No mention of noise? I go for aero road helmets so I can hear better... both traffic and conversation. Also very surprised there's no mention of helmet hair. Can we get a sneak peek of the Kask DL Signature Hairnet prototype?
I'd like to see a comparison of which brands have similar fit since there are helmets that fit certain shaped heads better than other ie Giro look huge on my melon but Cannondale helmets fit very well.
so what exactly do we pay when we buy Gyro Synth? Quality, materials, aero???? Since its the worse quality for its price (comparison to Kask, CASCO, Balista, etc!
The timing of this video was good. I am in the begining stages of researching a new helment for next season. The Kask is on my shoert list, so is the MET. I currently use a Specialized ProperoII. Great helment but the new ones lost a bit in styling.
Bah.. if vanity doesn't play a part in your spending then you can get away with reasonable prices, for the whole kit (bikes included) For vanities sake.. I like the Giro Synthe and the MIPS gives me some added safety,. :)
Does the padding come on the side when you buy any helmet? It looks like your helmets are really padded. Every time I try helmets in the store, they feel like they have the smallest amount of padding. This puts pressure on top of my skull which feels like it'll hurt a lot more in impact. Does anyone else feel this way or is it just me?
Every maybe 5 years I believe, some helmets have a guideline on the branding sticker. Supposedly the foam degrades? Unless you have an impact then replace it immediately.
If you took the aerodynamic helmets, I saw a nice ... The left one for the viewers, so I would like to take a look ... What does it call? With best regards, Cyriel
@ GCN Thanks for doing more on helmets, and for linking to the safety standards video from a few months back. It's nice to know that there are safety standards, but could you do a video (maybe a "GCN Does Science") on exactly how helmets protect heads? How well they work, what kinds of impacts they protect against, limitations, etc.? There isn't a lot of easily-accessible data on helmet effectiveness out there, beyond anecdotes and the intuitive idea that protecting a head is good, and helmets can do that effectively. #torqueback
I think this would go beyond what GCN is capable of in that most of the "science" videos have used largely unscientific methods to test certain ideas. That's well and good when it's a question of clipless vs. flats, but wrong testing methodology regarding helmet safety could literally kill someone who takes the tests to heart. The presenters are probably also not capable of weighing in on matters of materials engineering and neuroscience. Those topics are vital to the discussion of helmet safety, but again, improper information could indirectly kill someone which might not be a risk GCN is willing to take.
I think you're right, liability is an issue, apart from their qualifications and unscientific methodology. One advantage they do have, though, is access to helmet manufacturers and scientists. Even with a helmet company as a sponsor and the bias that comes with it, doing an interview with one of them could go a long way to dispelling misconceptions about what helmets can and can't do, what the testing thresholds are, what they mean, etc.
MIPS - Multi-directional Impact Protection System, which is a technology inside the helmet designed to reduce rotational forces that can result from certain impacts, there is no evidence that it actually achieves this.
They won't comment on that. Their 'Helmet Partners' (*giggles slightly) don't believe in it. To be fair there's little evidence it makes any difference anyway. But it's sure interesting to see what they're allowed, or not, to mention. I mean it's not like there's a huge selection of MIPS helmets out there, with consumers making choices every day as to whether to spend the extra or not. ...Oh wait.
Is this show only for people in the UK? Should I unsubscribe? Maybe they mix it up between Pounds and Dollars between videos? People will complain just about everything on youtube won't they?
+TTate Hardly, the American dollar is far less important to most people around the world than most Americans would believe. Stating the price in American dollars does mean it makes more sense to Americans as many probably don't have any idea of current rates in Europe. I've seen a lot of references to the "Euro dollar" in the USA, they can't even get the name right...
Liofa I'm Norwegian and I didn't know the rates for the pund or the euro until I visited Britain and Italy earlier this year. I have however been updated on the american dollar for a number of years now. The same goes for most of the people I know.
Yes Dollars. TTate you are right. It makes more sense to use US dollars because this is a GLOBAL cycling network. Not because everyone outside UK likes America or like/use US dollars, simply because almost all countries compare international commodities using US dollars. I've lived in a few places, now UK. It's simply smart common sense by the GCN who happen to be based in Bath, UK. "Travel is fatal to narrow-mindedness", Mark Twain.
As usual 100% of all "helmet reviews" do not address the Primary Function of a helmet; Protection. Why are test results not posted? Look into 6D Helmets. There, you will find transparency. Not lies.
Calum, I don't exactly know, what the shops near you carrying, but there are for instance models like Giro Atmos II, Bell Volt, Kask Mojito, Mavic Syncro, Mavic Plasma, Rudy Project Sterling, Scott Wit-R, Scott Groove, Limar Ultra Light Plus Road,...the list is long and those are road helmets only, or do you want a MTB helmet? Trying them on, in the store is the most important part.
Sadly, no shop I've been to in the US carries KASK helmets; online only, that I've seen, and only at a small number of websites. KASK's website isn't much help either; slow and clunky (even on insanely good broadband). Buying helmets online is as much of a fit gamble as shoe buying (i.e. a pain in the ass), and they are insanely overpriced for bike helmets. A criticism I could levy against many bike helmet manufacturers; 150 to 300 for just a road helmet is insane, but it's what consumers have been trained to accept. The markup for brand names and aesthetics is ridiculous. What I would pay $ for? A bike helmet that doesn't make your head look like a toadstool. Some helmets today look as large as those GIANT plastic mushroom cap helmets from the 80's and 90's.
Kask has 2 sizes only, the smaller size, it's for heads up to 58 cm diameter and the larger one goes up to 62 cm diameter. Measure your head first. You could take a gamble and order both sizes, if you are not sure and send one back, if you can or resell it. But I would go to a shop and try helmets out. If you can't try out Kask helmets in your area, then get something else, it is what it is…the Kask Mojito is affordable in my eyes, it's 129 Euros I believe. The Protone is a bit steep with 250 tho. I know your currency is Dollars, but it's similar.
2 more things, there is no prize on safety. Remember that old ad from Bell:"If you have a 99 Dollar head, buy a 99 Dollar helmet!"? In the early 90s there were no cheap helmets, everything was at least 99 Dollars/DM/...back then triathletes and some cyclists were there only ones who wore a helmet. Today everyone is wearing one, there are tons of helmets from cheap to expensive. Of course the good looking ones and the ones with the latest technology like Mips and all that are always the expensive ones, but beauty lays in the eye of the beholder and you have options today like you never had before. So why complaining? Yes, the mark up with the expensive helmets seems to be huge, but like I said the expensive ones are the ones with the latest technology, you pay for the research and development the companies put in, if you buy a cheaper model you don't pay for that, but technology steps down to the cheaper models over the time, always. It is what it is.
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You guys should create an entire playlist of "what do you get when you spend more' for all cycling related equipment including the bikes
Amey Dalvi An empty wallet.
I bought that vented-flap aero helmet last year (on black friday funnily enough). It has been used on countless winter commutes and has been up Alpe d'Huez in the summer. Having the flap really does make an enormous difference, I think it's well worth the investment.
I wear a btwin 710 helmet, about 40 euro, good stuff, looks nice and who cares that it's from decathlon... I get most of my basic bike stuff there
basically, were being ripped off- just wrap your asda helmet in tin foil and cardboard for aero
Interesting. Though, my aero helmet has air intake vents where it contacts the forehead. So there is some airflow going in and out even the top surface vents are shut.
On the other hand, one can punch a tinfoil in coupe places at bow and stern and still get aero benefits. Just don't brake the helmet's integrity.
LisaPet yeah, to my mind the answer there is pencil holes :) someone at my club once did a aero foil helmet for our evening 10k tt and it really really worked :P
toasty bear Yep. Also stops the government's thought monitoring
I just bought a Kask Rapido last week, and it was such an upgrade from my old one (which cost about the same 3 years ago).
Less sweat dripping down into my eyes for the win..
These helmets are quite difficult to find here in Colombia. I use a generic helmet it's sturdy yet light.
Buy a motorcycle helmet if you want safety... otherwise never buy a helmet for more than $60. the best helmets drop to $60 during winter sales once they go "out of style". Helmet price is only tied to style - that's it...
Do they have to take a 5-minute break each time Dan removes a helmet so a hair stylist has time to redo his hair?
Of course, its Dan
+taurus20077 no.
15 minutes.
LOL At 4:36 you can see the pain in Dan's eyes with helmet hair barely visible.
@@gcn didn't saw that comin'
Why is there no mention of MIPS? This is fast becoming a standard for all helmets including motorcycle
Works better than expected
I also have a spike poking out from the back of my skull near the top of my neck which seems to serve no purpose other than very occasionally getting in the way. I looked it up and it's an anatomical feature called the 'inion' or 'external occipital protuberance'. It may or may not be present, it can be a tiny bump or even a large hook shaped extra piece and it is more common or more pronounced in men than women.
My favourite commute helmet was bought from ikea. Looks good. Peak keeps rain and sun off my specs. Keeps head warm in winter and cool in summer. And 20 quid. Wear wot you feel comfy in.
This is the kind of stuff I love from GCN. Explaining one category of part or equipment for the whole video.
I been riding for about 15 months without a helmet. I tried every Giro, they would dig into the back of my skull. I picked the Mojito and fell in love for the first time and now I'm wearing a helmet.
"And a big thanks to this video's sponsor Kask!"
Well, they were upfront about it at least
Dan already mentioned at the start that Kask are their helmet partnership. Besides, having one manufacturer meant that they could show complete price range. To be fair to GCN, they never give a rating to products, they merely show them off and let the viewer decide where they want to spend their cash. If you don't like Kask helmets then go look for a review from other manufacturers, this wasn't a review just a helmet overview. And before you call me a Kask fanboi, I have a Specialized S-Works helmet.
I was just poking fun at the video, not hating. But like you my money is in specialized. For me they always fit just perfect! And I have tried $10k bikes from Trek and Cannondale but they just didn't feel right. Still amazing bikes and gear but not right for me.
I do find my Protone to be an exceedingly comfortable helmet.
I second that comment.
Too bad your car is gay af. Camaros were originally, and still are, marketed to women.
I switched to the Giro Air Attack with Shield last year. Not so much to be aero, but because the face shield provides much improved peripheral vision (vs. my $250 Oakleys!) and better protection to the face - protection from everything from bumblebees to rain. Riding in the rain is a much nicer experience with eh face shield. I also get no fogging of the face shield in cool humid weather like happens with any eyewear. I found The Air Attack has plenty of ventilation for summer riding and I have less rain coming inside during the winter. The aero road helmets are quieter on descents and into headwinds, letting you better hear cars coming from behind. The other point I would add to your discussion, is any cheap helmet with foam padding has two problems. The foam typically delaminates and falls apart after a year or so of use, and in the summer, the foam soaks up sweat like a sponge. Yuck!
How important is MIPS?
Very good! but I have an ALDI helmet £10, it comes with a 3 year warranty and a 10 page manual, it is EU certified to 1078 , GS tested , you name it! it has a rotational adjusting devise at its rear, also it has an LED at the rear with a replaceable battery (one is supplied) . I bought the adult version 54>59 cm, and found it extremely comfortable from the outset, I find the shape of it on my head totally acceptable, (no daft looking wings or fins protruding anywhere) It looks like a "Giro". It has an insect net, high quality strapping infinitely adjustable etc build quality is superb. Its obviously a proper piece of kit!! so I am accepting that other helmets cost more, but enquiring why? If say, £200 helmet can be proven to be better, then I am all ears, ( enquiry not a challenge)
I will say Kask helmets have great quality control. I recently purchased a mojitomodel and was very happy with the finishing quality. A week later I purchase a giro vanquishand for the amount of money was not very happy with the finish and quality compared to the half as expensive mojito model Kask.
I've heard various opinions about when to replace a bike helmet. Obviously after a crash involving head impact. But some places think you should replace your bike helmet every 3-5 years, others say they last indefinitely with regular wear and tear. Any advice from GCN? #TorqueBack
What about MIPS, which are generally more expensive, but are supposed to protect you better.
I bought the Giro Synthe (£100+) over the Foray (£50) despite them looking almost identical simply because the Synthe was perfectly comfortable to wear.
Irrelevant of that fact Kask is GCN partner/sponsor, I own a Kask Protone and love the look, the fit and the functions of the helmet. Only catch it on cost a small fortune but than again it made Italy and not China plus it has this lovely leather strap.
The question is this the scope of the EU standard is only to 15 mph! As a lot of UK riders are now clocking a minimum average of 18mph/24kph + Surely it is time for the riders who do want helmet protection (a touchy subject at the best of times) for helmets to be tested and more effective when they crash at higher speeds without looking like a motor cyclist? Surely Kask and other pro-team suppliers can get together (Which is how British Standards used to be created) and re-look at this issue look. Then offer a dual-certified, that it meets CEN requirements as minimum and the 'Snell B90A / B95A' that it meets that as a miximum requirement.
The most important thing on your video is that there is no difference in safety between the less money vs the more expensive helmets.
Helmets are only safe when we wear them. My cheap helmet looked bad and the straps felt irritating around my ears so I felt validated in spending a bit more for something that felt comfortable. If someone was like me and started going helmetless because the discomfort was distracting it's time to upgrade and shop around!
Good brief review of the main points helping in the selection of a helmet -should add in Road helmets to the title. Might be worth adding some manufacturers offer discounts on new helmets if you have an accident or old for new (at a price point) and the supply of spare parts -sweat pads/straps/bags, etc. For me the main cost of more expensive helmets is the cost prototyping improvements and implementing them. This would result in most of the points you described above regarding comfort fit for long rides, adjustment, advantages in weather conditions, materials used (colour loss in sunlight, reusability, etc.) and any cost savings in racing, not forgetting safety of course.
Just gonna stick with the 10 dollar helmet I currently own. I mean, it fits perfectly, so... nothing to complain about
Just received my Giro Synthe helmet today, love it already.
I bought a Scott helmet off a sale. It cost me 20 euros, it's well ventilated, fits my head nicely and weighs 233 grams. I don't see a point in spending more since I'm not competing.
Do what's right for you. You don't need to spend more money to protect your head, unless you want a helmet with MIPS. And you don't need to defend your purchase. Just one happy camper!
I have a Kask Mojito - very comfortable as I also have a lumpy head like Dan 2:57
Great helpful video, with no time wasting fillers, excellent thank you very much
I kind of liked the helmet Matt wore during the London tour in the previous video .
So how much faster can you go with an aero lid for the same effort then?
Can't wait for cheap 3D printed custom helmets fitted to your head - as everyone with "oddly" shaped head can confirm. We're struggling for years to find something that is not uncomfortable for long rides (as I found when riding with my MTB helmet on the road for 2+ hrs of continuous riding- as if two horns grew on top of my head, two "scratching points... no problem on MTB, rarely riding that long without stopping ). Usually the problem is "solved" by bigger helmet that does not fit well (e.g. not steady when MTB downhilling, or you have to really tighten it).
No mention of noise? I go for aero road helmets so I can hear better... both traffic and conversation. Also very surprised there's no mention of helmet hair. Can we get a sneak peek of the Kask DL Signature Hairnet prototype?
Dan, that is YOUR upper left hand corner and our upper RIGHT hand corner. Just pointing that out.
I'd like to see a comparison of which brands have similar fit since there are helmets that fit certain shaped heads better than other ie Giro look huge on my melon but Cannondale helmets fit very well.
Oh you sponsored by Kask? I always wondered why you guys always wore that brand... Maybe i'm slow...
I feel much better now I've watched Dan do his Kask advert.
What about MIPS technology?
How often should one replace a helmet. I have had mine for 3 or 4 years and have not had any major crashes. Should I replace it?
$10 = around €8.95
Which is around £7.68
You're welcome.
After Brexit €10 will be £ 2
Voornaam Achternaam Other way around
Awesome thanks so much. Else I would have to go find a computer...
If you are looking for Low Profile helmet Rapido there for you...almost unbeatable value for your money :)
I'd be happy just finding one big enough to fit properly.
Interesting that noise production was not mentioned.
3:34 Dan looking like a riot policeman about to beat the living shit out of an yobo.
I have a $30 helmet that ways 280 grams and looks great with lots a ventilation
Please make a video on glasses
any helmets offer a rear mounted gun....for magpies??!!
so what exactly do we pay when we buy Gyro Synth? Quality, materials, aero???? Since its the worse quality for its price (comparison to Kask, CASCO, Balista, etc!
The timing of this video was good. I am in the begining stages of researching a new helment for next season. The Kask is on my shoert list, so is the MET. I currently use a Specialized ProperoII. Great helment but the new ones lost a bit in styling.
I just got the met rivale 👌 great bit of kit
Yep: Thats a good looking one. Where do you get the LED back light for it?
Bah.. if vanity doesn't play a part in your spending then you can get away with reasonable prices, for the whole kit (bikes included)
For vanities sake.. I like the Giro Synthe and the MIPS gives me some added safety,. :)
I agree, the Synthe is definitely one of the best helmets on the market!
Cheap helmets usually come in one size. If you have a particularly large or small head, you have to spend more.
Anyone know of helmets made for someone with more narrow head? I can't find one where i live. All of them are simply too big for my head!
Does the padding come on the side when you buy any helmet? It looks like your helmets are really padded. Every time I try helmets in the store, they feel like they have the smallest amount of padding. This puts pressure on top of my skull which feels like it'll hurt a lot more in impact. Does anyone else feel this way or is it just me?
Do you guys know when the new bambino is coming out?
This is a really great idea for a series of videos
I recommend Smith helmets.
Did you guys know there are other brands other than Kask?
Very helpful. Well done.
Should there be an accident whilst riding, could any priced helmet be used again after the accident, would it be still useful in protecting the head?
Ethan Wong some brands actually offer replacement of the helmet in case of an accident.
I need help on my helmet it don't have adjustment at the back..
Would love to know what a phrenologist would make of the protrusion on the back on Dan's onion.
I might have missed it, but I have had my helmet ever since I remember, should I replace it?
Every maybe 5 years I believe, some helmets have a guideline on the branding sticker. Supposedly the foam degrades?
Unless you have an impact then replace it immediately.
If you took the aerodynamic helmets, I saw a nice ... The left one for the viewers, so I would like to take a look ... What does it call?
With best regards,
Cyriel
Will a aero helmet help my Fat Biking?
@ GCN Thanks for doing more on helmets, and for linking to the safety standards video from a few months back. It's nice to know that there are safety standards, but could you do a video (maybe a "GCN Does Science") on exactly how helmets protect heads? How well they work, what kinds of impacts they protect against, limitations, etc.? There isn't a lot of easily-accessible data on helmet effectiveness out there, beyond anecdotes and the intuitive idea that protecting a head is good, and helmets can do that effectively. #torqueback
I think this would go beyond what GCN is capable of in that most of the "science" videos have used largely unscientific methods to test certain ideas. That's well and good when it's a question of clipless vs. flats, but wrong testing methodology regarding helmet safety could literally kill someone who takes the tests to heart. The presenters are probably also not capable of weighing in on matters of materials engineering and neuroscience. Those topics are vital to the discussion of helmet safety, but again, improper information could indirectly kill someone which might not be a risk GCN is willing to take.
I think you're right, liability is an issue, apart from their qualifications and unscientific methodology.
One advantage they do have, though, is access to helmet manufacturers and scientists. Even with a helmet company as a sponsor and the bias that comes with it, doing an interview with one of them could go a long way to dispelling misconceptions about what helmets can and can't do, what the testing thresholds are, what they mean, etc.
Dan you forgot to mention which helmet won't flatten your hair
this is basically a commercial for Kask and you should clearly mark this video with a sign saying "paid advertisement" or something similar.
Yup, that currency we're getting ever closer to parity with.
Could you do one of these for shoes?
My helmet fits but it looks so huge on my head and it's annoying. My helmet is like really wide smh
I just got a matte black protone. My mojito was looking pretty dated and duck-ish in comparison.
Do all bike helmets look like a mushroom on the sides? I want something that is a little less wide...
MIPS?
MIPS - Multi-directional Impact Protection System, which is a technology inside the helmet designed to reduce rotational forces that can result from certain impacts, there is no evidence that it actually achieves this.
They won't comment on that. Their 'Helmet Partners' (*giggles slightly) don't believe in it. To be fair there's little evidence it makes any difference anyway. But it's sure interesting to see what they're allowed, or not, to mention. I mean it's not like there's a huge selection of MIPS helmets out there, with consumers making choices every day as to whether to spend the extra or not. ...Oh wait.
How much is a flight to America these days?
Good video, thanks Dan.
Is more aero quieter?
what about helmets with MIPS ?
Just buy a fucking 15 quid helmet that fits at Decathlon.
Dan's def had a trim for this helmet fitting. #oohmatron
and i went to tescos and bought and 15 quid one
Those are some super light weight helmets.
why should more vents cost more ??
why only kask helmets?
I can't find a helmet that fits comfotable. My head is 65 Has someone a suggestion for me?
Richard Noorlander An old head on young shoulders
Dollars?
Their obviously selling uk out to try earn more money by appealing to the yanks ..
Bear in mind what the G stands for.
greedy? :p
The most important consideration is which helmet best leaves Dan's coiffure intact?
Dan doesn't wear headgear as he is a walking helmet
GCN - Sponsored by Sky and Asthma XD
Dollars? Have we gone american in bath now?
Is this show only for people in the UK? Should I unsubscribe? Maybe they mix it up between Pounds and Dollars between videos?
People will complain just about everything on youtube won't they?
It's the GLOBAL cycling network. A lot more people know how to convert from USD to their currency than pounds
+TTate Hardly, the American dollar is far less important to most people around the world than most Americans would believe. Stating the price in American dollars does mean it makes more sense to Americans as many probably don't have any idea of current rates in Europe. I've seen a lot of references to the "Euro dollar" in the USA, they can't even get the name right...
Liofa I'm Norwegian and I didn't know the rates for the pund or the euro until I visited Britain and Italy earlier this year. I have however been updated on the american dollar for a number of years now. The same goes for most of the people I know.
Yes Dollars. TTate you are right. It makes more sense to use US dollars because this is a GLOBAL cycling network. Not because everyone outside UK likes America or like/use US dollars, simply because almost all countries compare international commodities using US dollars. I've lived in a few places, now UK. It's simply smart common sense by the GCN who happen to be based in Bath, UK. "Travel is fatal to narrow-mindedness", Mark Twain.
wanted the kask infinity but costs $300.....
As usual 100% of all "helmet reviews" do not address the Primary Function of a helmet; Protection. Why are test results not posted? Look into 6D Helmets. There, you will find transparency. Not lies.
Any suggestions for helmets under 150$?
You need to try helmets out, to find the one with the right fit for you. There are tons of helmets under 150.
ty jensen that was helpful!
yeah, shop around
Calum, I don't exactly know, what the shops near you carrying, but there are for instance models like Giro Atmos II, Bell Volt, Kask Mojito, Mavic Syncro, Mavic Plasma, Rudy Project Sterling, Scott Wit-R, Scott Groove, Limar Ultra Light Plus Road,...the list is long and those are road helmets only, or do you want a MTB helmet? Trying them on, in the store is the most important part.
I have bought some hair wax today, now I need to buy a helmet !
Quello blu, bello e molto alla moda
That's bs, comfort is a totally subjective thing, it's whichever manufacturer makes helmets to your head shape.
How can Dan sit there straight faced and say "If you want to know how to clean your helmet, we've got a video just down there".
I'd spend more on a helmet as it makes me look slightly less dorky
What Do You Get When You Spend More? Eh......cycle paths?
Sadly, no shop I've been to in the US carries KASK helmets; online only, that I've seen, and only at a small number of websites.
KASK's website isn't much help either; slow and clunky (even on insanely good broadband).
Buying helmets online is as much of a fit gamble as shoe buying (i.e. a pain in the ass), and they are insanely overpriced for bike helmets. A criticism I could levy against many bike helmet manufacturers; 150 to 300 for just a road helmet is insane, but it's what consumers have been trained to accept.
The markup for brand names and aesthetics is ridiculous.
What I would pay $ for? A bike helmet that doesn't make your head look like a toadstool. Some helmets today look as large as those GIANT plastic mushroom cap helmets from the 80's and 90's.
Kask has 2 sizes only, the smaller size, it's for heads up to 58 cm diameter and the larger one goes up to 62 cm diameter. Measure your head first. You could take a gamble and order both sizes, if you are not sure and send one back, if you can or resell it. But I would go to a shop and try helmets out. If you can't try out Kask helmets in your area, then get something else, it is what it is…the Kask Mojito is affordable in my eyes, it's 129 Euros I believe. The Protone is a bit steep with 250 tho. I know your currency is Dollars, but it's similar.
2 more things, there is no prize on safety. Remember that old ad from Bell:"If you have a 99 Dollar head, buy a 99 Dollar helmet!"? In the early 90s there were no cheap helmets, everything was at least 99 Dollars/DM/...back then triathletes and some cyclists were there only ones who wore a helmet. Today everyone is wearing one, there are tons of helmets from cheap to expensive. Of course the good looking ones and the ones with the latest technology like Mips and all that are always the expensive ones, but beauty lays in the eye of the beholder and you have options today like you never had before. So why complaining? Yes, the mark up with the expensive helmets seems to be huge, but like I said the expensive ones are the ones with the latest technology, you pay for the research and development the companies put in, if you buy a cheaper model you don't pay for that, but technology steps down to the cheaper models over the time, always. It is what it is.