The most COMPACT CYCLING HELMET that you know of? - Cycling Mob: Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and More

leon · 12-17-2007, 08:03 AM

I'm looking from a slim/ svelte/ low-profile cycling helmet. All the ones I've seen are look really large and ridiculous on my head.... I'm looking for something compact. Do you know of any such models?

onlyme Mr G · 12-17-2007, 11:58 AM

Try a disposable plastic cup, they can be tied under the chin with an elastic band and come in many different colours.

They are probably as effective as a shop bought Item!

EDIT: I actually use a Giro Atmos but lets face it,- all cycling helmets are unsightly, nobody really looks cool with a brightly coloured lump of polystyrene on their head. I am speaking as a roadie though, if I rode an MTB or (perish the thought)BMX, then I might consider one of those skateboard type helmets, they look quite good!

EDIT: This is the type I mean:
http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=21805

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McG · 12-17-2007, 11:58 AM

do you have a large and rediculas head? Sorry, I was being silly.

Now seriously; I like the profiles of Giro helmets or Louis Garneau

http://www.rei.com/product/747078

http://www.shopatron.com/index/444.0.17246.22481.19777.0.0

Both are "less bulbous" than Bell helmets.

Edit: Mr G, that helmet in the link makes me wonder if you are a Star Wars fan.