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24/06/2009 2:01:39 PM
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Troy Collett
Posts 171
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I`ve decided that its time to get a new helmet.Any ideas on which ones are good value? Im considering a giro helmet
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24/06/2009 7:12:22 PM
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Jason Daniels
Posts 30
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I have often ridden with Giro helmuts and on two occasions I have landed upside down and destroyed my helmut yet my brian was alright.... I'd recommend 'em.
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24/06/2009 9:36:25 PM
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monks
Posts 17
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Just awaiting a new Giro I've ordered off of PBK, its the Saros model but each style to their own and they've got plenty of colours models and brands available. Sounds like I bloody work for them...sheez!
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24/06/2009 10:25:23 PM
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Robert Rau
Posts 150
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Worn a few helmets in the past and as long as they meet Aussie standard any seem to be okay. Have cracked a few with hitting the odd bus or taxi in the bike lane. If you have met me you may not be convinced that the helmet has protected me from brain injury......still alive though, and still pedalling
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24/06/2009 10:27:16 PM
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Troy Collett
Posts 171
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Im leaning towards forking out for the Giro Ionos
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25/06/2009 12:48:35 AM
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harley j
Posts 91
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different helmets fit different heads. my advice is to try before you buy.
buying a helmet online without trying before hand is not going to get us the best fit. best fit = safer helmet.
vents and models dont mean zip if it doesnt fit us properly..
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25/06/2009 1:13:08 AM
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Michael Warner
Posts 122
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Hey Robert, you forgot to mention your heavy alloy bike with the downtube shifters in that post :-)
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25/06/2009 1:40:11 PM
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Troy Collett
Posts 171
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yeah im going to shop around & try some one thats for sure.Some of them are pretty expensive
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25/06/2009 1:40:38 PM
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Troy Collett
Posts 171
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yeah im going to shop around & try some one thats for sure.Some of them are pretty expensive
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4/07/2009 6:07:35 PM
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Troy Collett
Posts 171
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well I went to Bicycle Express & ended indeed getting the Ionos.Got it professionally fitted etc
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4/07/2009 8:01:00 PM
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Jason Daniels
Posts 30
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tell us about this professional fit?
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4/07/2009 8:07:18 PM
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Troy Collett
Posts 171
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oh well just in the shop - they made sure it fit right & straps were right & didnt flap about etc.They even used zip ties to hold the straps from flapping about.Last time I got a helmet the guy in the shop took a look & said "thats fine" & left me to it
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4/07/2009 10:23:37 PM
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matthew double
Posts 17
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i was also looking for a new helmet and went to bicycle express but the price for a giro ionos was around $500, so i ended up ordering one from wiggle for $230 including freight- i could not justify there price for a professional fit:
i would like to be able to support local shops but that is a huge difference.
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4/07/2009 10:40:20 PM
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Troy Collett
Posts 171
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which Ionos did you get?
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4/07/2009 10:57:35 PM
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matthew double
Posts 17
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red and black medium.
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4/07/2009 11:02:22 PM
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Troy Collett
Posts 171
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ok cool, I got the livestrong
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4/07/2009 11:09:00 PM
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Dave gomer
Posts 6
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Note, helmet from overseas not able to be used in racing in Australia due to lack of Standards approval
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4/07/2009 11:25:52 PM
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Troy Collett
Posts 171
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thats why I went to Bicycle Express to get a helmet not not only fit me right but also met the safety standards
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5/07/2009 4:13:58 PM
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Paul W Weatherall
Posts 3
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You may also find that if you are involved in an accident wether being your fault or not whilst wearing a helmet that doesnot have the Australian Stadard approval sticker afixed to it that the Insurance company may not pay out on any claim !!!! Amotherr reason to buy from your LBS. ( that $230.00 saving could end up being a major expense )
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5/07/2009 9:05:09 PM
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Troy Collett
Posts 171
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yeah thats why I went to Bicycle Express
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