High-End Road Helmets for Super Large Heads
01-29-19, 11:39 AM
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High-End Road Helmets for Super Large Heads
I had a condition similar to hydrocephalus, resulting in intracranial pressure and a super large head (greater than 63 cm). Seriously, my head looks like Alien's from the film Alien.
I have been searching for a high-end road helmet that will fit me properly and have struck out at local bike shops so my only recourse is to order something online and see if it fits. I am looking for some specific brands and models if anyone is aware of some. Although they aren't exactly in the high-end range, I have found the Bell Falcon MIPS and the Lazer Blade+ MIPS helmets that are offered in XL (61-65 cm range).
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I have been searching for a high-end road helmet that will fit me properly and have struck out at local bike shops so my only recourse is to order something online and see if it fits. I am looking for some specific brands and models if anyone is aware of some. Although they aren't exactly in the high-end range, I have found the Bell Falcon MIPS and the Lazer Blade+ MIPS helmets that are offered in XL (61-65 cm range).
Thanks
01-29-19, 12:49 PM
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I have small moons orbiting my big head. The Giro Savant MIPS fits my dome nicely. I think it goes up to 64cm. I actually think it’s bigger, I can wear a thick beanie under it comfortably.
Check out helmets.org / bighead for good starting points. I haven’t come across any $250+ high end XL helmets that fit. As long as it features MIPS it should be just as good as anything out there.
Check out helmets.org / bighead for good starting points. I haven’t come across any $250+ high end XL helmets that fit. As long as it features MIPS it should be just as good as anything out there.
01-29-19, 12:51 PM
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I have a big head 62cm and wear a Kask in Large. Kask also makes an XL, so that should fit you.
01-29-19, 06:11 PM
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My son and wife both have gigantic melons. They've been able to get a good fit in POC helmets - Octal and Ventral Spin.
02-06-19, 01:46 PM
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Tried a Bell Z20 and a Lazer Z1 in large; both were too small. I tried a Giro Syntax in XL and it fits. However, I'm still searching for something a bit lighter. I will give the Kask recommendations a go and fall back to the Syntax if nothing else works.
02-06-19, 07:24 PM
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I have an XL Bell Stratus that fits with room to spare (but its hard to find hats that fit). Skip the MIPS for a few extra MM but possibly reduced protection.
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02-09-19, 05:17 PM
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It seems every size large I try is actually too small. I tried a Kask in large and that was the case. I might just need to avoid the size larges and go with extra large, which unfortunately puts some of the best high-end helmets out of contention. I will give the POC recommendation a shot.
02-09-19, 06:57 PM
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I wear a 4xl motorcycle helmet and the only helmet I can find that fits is a specialized low end helmet. I wish they offered some more features in a higher end helmet for us "big headed" guys lol
