Looking For A New Helmet Suggestion

Discussion in 'Helmets' started by mountaingirl sara, Jun 2, 2018.


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  1. scan

    scan iMTB Rockstah

    Name:
    fran allas
    Current Bike:
    Scott Spark
    Wasnt that a band;):Roflmao
     
  2. Redman

    Redman iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Henderson, Nv
    Name:
    Kevin
    Current Bike:
    SC OG Hightower 29'r
    The LEATT is a really nice helmet. I was gonna buy that instead of the 6D... until I tried on the 6D. Fit just a tiny bit better than the Leatt.
     
  3. mountaingirl sara

    mountaingirl sara iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    So Cal
    Name:
    Sara
    Current Bike:
    Ibis Ripley
    Where did you try/ buy the 6D??
     
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  4. Redman

    Redman iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Henderson, Nv
    Name:
    Kevin
    Current Bike:
    SC OG Hightower 29'r

    Jenson USA. I went to the one in Corona. Kinda far for you. They carry Leatt also.
     
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  5. mountaingirl sara

    mountaingirl sara iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    So Cal
    Name:
    Sara
    Current Bike:
    Ibis Ripley
    Dang, yeah..kinda far:thumbsdown:
     
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  6. Voodoo Tom

    Voodoo Tom MTB Addict

    Location:
    Castaic
    Name:
    Tom Kokkinakis
    Current Bike:
    Mango one, black one, Ti one
    @mountaingirl sara I believe Performance Cyclery in Valencia carries some of the 6D helmets. In fact I got this email from them a couple days ago. Might be worth a look or a phone call.
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  7. mountaingirl sara

    mountaingirl sara iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    So Cal
    Name:
    Sara
    Current Bike:
    Ibis Ripley
    I’ll head down today, thanks Tom ;0)
     
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  8. mtnbikej

    mtnbikej J-Zilla

    Location:
    Orange
    Name:
    J
    Current Bike:
    SC Chameleon SS, SC Hightower

    @horsebikerider just got a 6D the other day.....she seems to like the way it fits.

    She ordered hers directly from 6D.
     
  9. Cyclotourist

    Cyclotourist iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Redlands
    Name:
    David
    Current Bike:
    Don't fence me in!
    The tag is covering up the scars though!!!
     
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  10. mountaingirl sara

    mountaingirl sara iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    So Cal
    Name:
    Sara
    Current Bike:
    Ibis Ripley
    I can try one in Valencia it looks like!
     
  11. mountaingirl sara

    mountaingirl sara iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    So Cal
    Name:
    Sara
    Current Bike:
    Ibis Ripley
    Well crap..I try to show it off:rolleyes:
     
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  12. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    @herzalot - I might have missed it, but is there anywhere to try on an IXS? I like the looks, and might take a chance... But I'd really like to try some domes on my Charlie Brown shaped head before I buy. :p

    Also- to the group at large... Who has the largest selection in store to try on? I'll go see what the Path has, but I don't really know what they carry in helmets... We shall see.
     
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  13. JordanHMay

    JordanHMay Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Rancho Santa Margarita
    Name:
    Jordan May
    Current Bike:
    SC Chameleon
    I got mine at Bike Co. Path didn’t have many when I was looking. Jenson usually has a good selection.
     
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  14. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    I was already starting to look at new helmets, so this will just make me look faster... This Fox was a few years old.



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  15. mountaingirl sara

    mountaingirl sara iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    So Cal
    Name:
    Sara
    Current Bike:
    Ibis Ripley
    The Kali didn’t work for my small noggin BC it’s too round..so it might work for you! Lifetime crash replacement:thumbsup:
     
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  16. BigTex

    BigTex Member

    Location:
    Ladera Ranch
    Name:
    Richard
    Current Bike:
    Pivot Les
    For what it's worth, I crashed hard last week. I didn't think I hit my head in the crash, until I looked at my cracked Smith Forefront. No head pain whatsoever. My shins, on the other hand...
     
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  17. UPSed

    UPSed iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Simi Valley
    Name:
    Ed
    Current Bike:
    Niner Jet 9 RDO
    Yeah. I have an XXXL noggin myself and the Kali fits it perfect.
     
  18. mountaingirl sara

    mountaingirl sara iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    So Cal
    Name:
    Sara
    Current Bike:
    Ibis Ripley
    That’s awesome!
     
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  19. mountaingirl sara

    mountaingirl sara iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    So Cal
    Name:
    Sara
    Current Bike:
    Ibis Ripley
    That’s a big noggin:Roflmao
    Do you have a Kali?
     
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  20. UPSed

    UPSed iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Simi Valley
    Name:
    Ed
    Current Bike:
    Niner Jet 9 RDO
    Yes. As a matter of fact I have an Interceptor.
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  21. mountaingirl sara

    mountaingirl sara iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    So Cal
    Name:
    Sara
    Current Bike:
    Ibis Ripley
    That’s what I tried on...great company!
     
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  22. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    The wife and I took a ride to Bike Co. today... I went there just to try on the IXS, but I ended up being underwhelmed. It was an OK fit, but it honestly felt similar to my Fox. My Charlie Brown head fell in love with the Bell Sixer, however. It was instantly a better fit than the Fox it replaced. :inlove:

    MIPS, adjustable visor, built in GoPro mount, adjustable click wheel... And it's round. Like my head. :p

    The guys in the shop seemed cool... That's another plus. :thumbsup:
     
  23. Mikie

    Mikie Admin/iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    NW Arkansas
    Name:
    Mikie Watson
    Current Bike:
    Ibis DV9 / SC Hightower
    I have had repeated thoughts I should post up, “Look at Bell” and did not. Bell is my noggin’s helmet of choice!
     
  24. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    I guess I didn't think of Bell right away, because I still have a couple lower end ones hanging in the garage from my first couple years riding. They were ok, but I never loved the feel... This one feels like it was personally designed for my noggin. :inlove:

    I think it needs to go for a test ride tomorrow... Just not at 4:00 AM again. :cautious:
     
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  25. Lost Kiwi

    Lost Kiwi Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Portola Hills
    Name:
    Simon
    Current Bike:
    YT Izzo
    Bumping this back up for a 2020 view on things. My MET Parabellum was offered up as a sacrifice to the MTB gods on Saturday so I need to find something to replace it. Who are the good brands here? I'm more familiar with Euro stuff.
     
  26. JordanHMay

    JordanHMay Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Rancho Santa Margarita
    Name:
    Jordan May
    Current Bike:
    SC Chameleon
  27. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    Following... I have a Bell Sixer MIPS helmet that is getting long in the tooth. I'm tempted to just order another one, but maybe there's something better? Is MIPS still the tech to have?
     
  28. bvader

    bvader iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    HB
    Name:
    Mr. Brown
    Not really TLD Guy in general but heck my A2 is really really nice both comfort and protection wise.

    1st one I owned..
    I really like IXS stuff but could never find one to try on.
     
  29. DangerDirtyD

    DangerDirtyD iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    CA
    Name:
    Chicken Nugget
    Current Bike:
    2018 Guerrilla Gravity SMASH
  30. littlewave

    littlewave Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Newport Beach
    Name:
    Brett
    Current Bike:
    GG Smash (Alu)
    You gotta see what fits your head.

    Bell used to fit me; tried a bell sixer last year and no go. Tried a smith too, no go on it either.

    Had a giro for past year or so but it gives me a headache every time I wear it. Finally bailed on that a couple weeks ago.

    Now I’ve got a POC Tectal Race with spin (their answer to MIPS). Fits better than the giro in that I don’t get a headache, but it sits low on my forehead and pushes on my glasses. Comfort is better than MIPS since there isn’t that awful plastic layer. Not perfect but definitely better than a headache every ride. Also expensive, but I guess that comes down to what your brain’s worth to you.

    I’m still Goldilocksing, but I definitely think helmets you just have to try them on to see what fits you best. MIPS or anything else is not gonna help if helmet doesn’t really fit your head.
     
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