If you had to choose...
04-28-22, 11:02 AM
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Whichever one listed the Lazer Z1 or new G1. I really have loved my Lazer helmet and really have no interest in changing to anything else at the moment.
04-28-22, 11:08 AM
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I assume anything sold in the store or LBS would meet at least the minimum requirements, so I'd just go with whatever there fits my noggin.
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04-28-22, 11:17 AM
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04-28-22, 11:17 AM
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No...
I gotta put my hands on it, wear it, strap it down, double check the padding, consider its longevity, and lastly make sure it fits my "les fringues".
My life was saved by a cheap Walmart Bell ChiCom helmet... Nuf Said...
I gotta put my hands on it, wear it, strap it down, double check the padding, consider its longevity, and lastly make sure it fits my "les fringues".
My life was saved by a cheap Walmart Bell ChiCom helmet... Nuf Said...
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04-28-22, 11:21 AM
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Other things equal, I'd go with VA Tech.
04-28-22, 11:33 AM
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I've never taken anyone's testing into consideration when choosing a helmet. I like Smith, so that's what I usually buy.
04-28-22, 11:52 AM
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My only concern with Virginia Tech’s testing is whether any Delta fraternity was used in the testing process.
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04-28-22, 03:10 PM
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I bought a helmet yesterday. I used the VPI site to narrow down my choices. Alas, many helmets of interest (current Smith models, for example, and Abus) haven't been tested. The real problem, though, is that I couldn't find many retailers with helmets of interest actually in stock. No Smith, no POC, no Abus (except their urban helmets), none of the Lazer MIPS versions in my size, no Giant, etc. Many of the the lower-priced (my limit was $160) helmets that tested well are simply not in stock at an LBS close to me. I took my list of helmets that tested well at VPI, and matched them to what was available.
I'm very glad I tried the helmets on. I found a couple that both tested well and fit as if they were made for my head. One of the ones I would have bought without the VPI list both tested relatively poorly and fit poorly - I just couldn't find an adjustment that was comfortable. That would have been a real PITA if I had bought online.
The VPI shortlist saved me a lot of time, since I found a helmet that fit. If none of the shortlist had fit as well as this one did, I'd have broadened my search beyond the shortlist. This is the best fitting helmet I'ver ever had, and I think I got my first helmet in 1979, maybe even earlier. (Alas, I don't know if that makes it safer.)
I'm very glad I tried the helmets on. I found a couple that both tested well and fit as if they were made for my head. One of the ones I would have bought without the VPI list both tested relatively poorly and fit poorly - I just couldn't find an adjustment that was comfortable. That would have been a real PITA if I had bought online.
The VPI shortlist saved me a lot of time, since I found a helmet that fit. If none of the shortlist had fit as well as this one did, I'd have broadened my search beyond the shortlist. This is the best fitting helmet I'ver ever had, and I think I got my first helmet in 1979, maybe even earlier. (Alas, I don't know if that makes it safer.)
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04-28-22, 03:25 PM
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04-28-22, 03:41 PM
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*If you had to choose...*
OOPS, I would have to delay purchase for a bit since I just bought a 2010 Miata.
OOPS, I would have to delay purchase for a bit since I just bought a 2010 Miata.
04-28-22, 03:44 PM
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They are complementary tests, so if you find one that scores high on both, it is confidence-inspiring. I bought a bunch of Bontrager Wave-Cell helmets for the family after a local tragedy. (They scored high on both.)
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04-28-22, 04:39 PM
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Doesn’t matter to me if either did. I’d just buy one from my LBS that fits properly, and is at least somewhat comfortable, so that I actually wear it.
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04-28-22, 04:49 PM
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The only problem I have with Virginia Tech is their mascot is a castrated turkey.
04-28-22, 04:57 PM
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04-28-22, 05:14 PM
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I wouldn't read either. I just bought a name brand helmet & I'm moving on
04-28-22, 05:27 PM
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There is no difference in protection between various bike helmets...All bike helmets have to meet certain standards even the cheap ones sold through wallmart and other big box stores.
04-28-22, 05:46 PM
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I just bought one at Costco. fit and has a red flashing light built in. In the old days I had all the fancy top of the line ones and I doubt I will get any less protection than the costco special.
04-28-22, 06:49 PM
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Yes the Costco helmet is going to be better than no helmet at all but there are differences in this stuff, having tried a lot of different helmets over the years I can say my higher priced helmets are a lot more comfortable all around and I know a lot of these companies are doing testing to make the helmets safer.
