AM Helmet

[retro racer]

Not sure if it,s been posted sorry/ What are you guys wearing for your AM rides?

 

[Yippee_Ki_YayMF]

I ride with a Fox Flux, but have thought about getting an Urge Archi Enduro for the aggressive days. It's a light weight breathable full face helmet. They are just too exxy though.

 

[Wellsey]

I always use a Fox Flux or Met Kaos. Specialized and POC make good AM helmets too.

 

[rone]

Just bought a Giro Feature - recommend highly.

 

[Yippee_Ki_YayMF]

Poc make sweet helmets, but like Urge, they are ridiculously expensive. Bloody Euros They are some good head bling though!

 

[needaride]

661 Recon, sweet helmet. Fairly similar to the fox flux, which is also good.

 

[RYDA]

Limar X-Ride.

Feels very comfy and is great to use with goggles.

 

[Anarchist]

Flux me up.

 

[Genius Josh]

Met Parachute.

 

[floody]

Specialized 2D

 

[Capt.Gumby]

+1 for the 661 Recon

 

[niki125]

Lazer Oazis. With the rollsys system that Lazer use i find it very hard to consider any other helmet. So comfy!!

 

[madstace]

Lazer Oazis. With the rollsys system that Lazer use i find it very hard to consider any other helmet. So comfy!!

Just goes to show how individual helmet fit is and how important it is to try on a helmet before buying. I tried the Oazis on and found it really uncomfortable. I've currently got the Flux and it's easily the most comfortable helmet I've had. I would have like to tried on the Giro Xar but couldn't find it locally (Newcastle).

 

[Trigstan]

661 Recon

Just picked up a 2012 one for $110, had it's first ride at Wombat on Saturday, loved it, pretty light and breathable with good protection.

 

[outlaw_inferno]

This bad boy. This design really appealed to me for some reason. Yes, it's f**king loud, but I like it.
Great helmet too, the 661 recommended sizing was spot on.

 

[retroenduro]

Urge Endur-o-matic

was a bit worried it was going to be hot but the cooling works so well! Much nicer than the giro hex i had (and that was a nice helmet!)

 

[retro racer]

Did the Urge have any Australian Standard stickers or pass on it?

 

[mason33]

I have the Fox flux and I find that the rear straps are not restrained and twist around, which can be a bit a bit irritating when I just want to ride and the rear fins are a bit unnecessary and show offish. My brother has the 661 (recon??) helmet that looks very similar to the flux and it seems to be perfect. No other issues with the Fox Flux though, I'm just a little picky.

If I had to buy again I'd go the 661 over the flux.

 

[struggles]

I have the Fox flux and I find that the rear straps are not restrained and twist around, which can be a bit a bit irritating when I just want to ride and the rear fins are a bit unnecessary and show offish. My brother has the 661 (recon??) helmet that looks very similar to the flux and it seems to be perfect. No other issues with the Fox Flux though, I'm just a little picky.

If I had to buy again I'd go the 661 over the flux.

Do a search for fox flux and there is a simple fix for the straps. Makes it 100% better.

 

[retroenduro]

Did the Urge have any Australian Standard stickers or pass on it?

Dont think so. I got it when i was back in the UK last month. Ill have to see.

Actually thats a good point...will i be allowed to use it at bike buller? does anybody have any info? Will suck if i have to hire/borrow a helmet for it.

What would international visiting cyclists do anyway?...