New helmet fit
06-28-23, 12:23 PM
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New helmet fit
I recently ordered a Specialized Echelon in the large size. My head circumference is right on the border between the medium and large sizes according to their online fit guide, so I spoke to a customer service rep who recommended sizing up in this situation.
I’m wondering if the plastic bits (“trifix”) that connect the three pieces of webbing under my ears are sitting too low. These are not adjustable on this helmet.
Unfortunately, I don’t have permission to post photos yet, so I will try to describe the fit. The plastic pieces are sitting centered directly over the back corner of my jawbone, where the jawbone makes a right angle turn from horizontal to vertical. There are about 1.25 inches of space between the bottom of my ear and where the plastic piece begins. With the chin strap quite tight, the webbing straps that go from the plastic under-ear piece to the rear of the helmet have a bit of slack in them and are not taut.
I’m wondering if the plastic bits (“trifix”) that connect the three pieces of webbing under my ears are sitting too low. These are not adjustable on this helmet.
Unfortunately, I don’t have permission to post photos yet, so I will try to describe the fit. The plastic pieces are sitting centered directly over the back corner of my jawbone, where the jawbone makes a right angle turn from horizontal to vertical. There are about 1.25 inches of space between the bottom of my ear and where the plastic piece begins. With the chin strap quite tight, the webbing straps that go from the plastic under-ear piece to the rear of the helmet have a bit of slack in them and are not taut.
06-28-23, 01:56 PM
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Definitely needs pictures!
06-28-23, 02:25 PM
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Unfortunately as my account is new I am not yet allowed to post links or images. But let's see if this works - here's a video of me doing a fit check with the large helmet and then a medium: imgur dot com slash a slash 2FBWlG1
And photos of the large on my head: imgur dot com slash a slash JaHdcMA
Apologies to the mods if this is not ok - feel free to remove if needed. I genuinely can't think of another way to get help with my question.
And photos of the large on my head: imgur dot com slash a slash JaHdcMA
Apologies to the mods if this is not ok - feel free to remove if needed. I genuinely can't think of another way to get help with my question.
06-28-23, 05:06 PM
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guacparty if you wish to post pictures get involved with the many active threads throughout the forum you need 10 posts to get there which is beyond easy around here if you like bikes and talking about them.
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The straps are adjustable.
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06-29-23, 12:47 PM
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[QUOTE=shelbyfv;22938007]The straps are adjustable./QUOTE]
The chin strap is adjustable, but on this model, the "trifix" (the plastic connector that sits under the ears, joining the 3 pieces of webbing on each side) is fixed in place and not adjustable. Your link doesn't work for me but the manual that came with my helmet is pretty clear on this point (Specialized does make an adjustable version of the trifix piece on some helmets but not the Echelon II).
The chin strap is adjustable, but on this model, the "trifix" (the plastic connector that sits under the ears, joining the 3 pieces of webbing on each side) is fixed in place and not adjustable. Your link doesn't work for me but the manual that came with my helmet is pretty clear on this point (Specialized does make an adjustable version of the trifix piece on some helmets but not the Echelon II).
