Difference in helmets?
08-27-09, 01:31 PM
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Other than the visor, the other difference generally is a road helmet has larger vents than a MTB helmet. The reason for this is to make it harder for branches to get through the smaller vents of a MTB helmet.
Safety-wise all helmets have the pass the same tests.
Safety-wise all helmets have the pass the same tests.
08-27-09, 01:47 PM
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My MTB helmet comes down lower on the sides and back for better protection in certain types of crashes. Some MTB helmets have built-in jaw/chin protection.
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08-27-09, 03:59 PM
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I ride my road bike with a MET mtb helmet, it works just fine, i would say it's slightly bulkier than road helmets i've seen and the vents are probably a bit smaller
