Did a search and didn't find a thread dedicated to this, at least not recently...
Anyone have specific suggestions for half-shell/open-face helmets that are designed to accommodate rounder heads? I'm looking for a trail helmet, but also would appreciate suggestions for beefier open-face enduro helmets. Heck, even full-face. But am more interested in lighter/cooler lids for now. And preferably with MIPS or the manufacturer's equivalent.
In case you don't know, it's prevalent, at least in the United States, for helmets to be designed to fit "oval heads." And these helmets are at least problematic, if not totally unworkable for those of us with "round" heads, which apparently is more common for folks of Asian descent, and so helmets for rounder heads are commonly referred to as "Asian fit."
My experience is that, with a rounder head, I have to get the biggest sizes I can find to accommodate the width of my head. Sometimes a "Large" isn't wide enough. And when a helmet is wide enough and snug in terms of width, I have too much space between the helmet's band and my forehead, as well as the back of my head.
The Japanese helmet brand OGK Kabuto has this graphic to illustrate the fit issue:
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And Helmets.org has a good page dedicated to the topic, with some suggestions, and also has some notes in their annual rundown of available helmets:
I'm basically an MTB newb, and was a roadie for many years. Had a LAS (Haxial) road helmet that was a great fit. And now have a KASK (Mojito in XL size) helmet that fits quite nicely.
Late last fall, I had been trying on helmets at various stores to find ones that fit me and didn't find a helmet I loved, but here's what I found...
Aside from simply wanting an adjustable visor and MIPS, the only other thing that I can think of that is critical to me is for the helmet to not sit so low as to make "compatibility" with glasses too sketchy.
Imagine there's a bunch of y'all on these forums with the same challenge and hoping some of you can share what helmets have worked well for you. My cranium thanks you in advance for whatever you can share...
Anyone have specific suggestions for half-shell/open-face helmets that are designed to accommodate rounder heads? I'm looking for a trail helmet, but also would appreciate suggestions for beefier open-face enduro helmets. Heck, even full-face. But am more interested in lighter/cooler lids for now. And preferably with MIPS or the manufacturer's equivalent.
In case you don't know, it's prevalent, at least in the United States, for helmets to be designed to fit "oval heads." And these helmets are at least problematic, if not totally unworkable for those of us with "round" heads, which apparently is more common for folks of Asian descent, and so helmets for rounder heads are commonly referred to as "Asian fit."
My experience is that, with a rounder head, I have to get the biggest sizes I can find to accommodate the width of my head. Sometimes a "Large" isn't wide enough. And when a helmet is wide enough and snug in terms of width, I have too much space between the helmet's band and my forehead, as well as the back of my head.
The Japanese helmet brand OGK Kabuto has this graphic to illustrate the fit issue:
And Helmets.org has a good page dedicated to the topic, with some suggestions, and also has some notes in their annual rundown of available helmets:
I'm basically an MTB newb, and was a roadie for many years. Had a LAS (Haxial) road helmet that was a great fit. And now have a KASK (Mojito in XL size) helmet that fits quite nicely.
Late last fall, I had been trying on helmets at various stores to find ones that fit me and didn't find a helmet I loved, but here's what I found...
- Bell: the 4Forty fit alright, I think. I should try it again and also look for a place to try on a Bell Sixer and Super Air.
- Fox: have a vague recollection of a cheap model fitting okay.
- Giro: all the MTB models left a lot of gap fore and aft.
- Leatt: just bought a DBX 3.0 All-Mountain in Large and it's pinches on the sides and leaves too much space fore and aft.
- POC: I remember, curiously, that the road Ventral model in Large fit pretty alright, but the Tectal MTB model was a poor fit.
- Specialized/Bontrager: same thing, I think.
Aside from simply wanting an adjustable visor and MIPS, the only other thing that I can think of that is critical to me is for the helmet to not sit so low as to make "compatibility" with glasses too sketchy.
Imagine there's a bunch of y'all on these forums with the same challenge and hoping some of you can share what helmets have worked well for you. My cranium thanks you in advance for whatever you can share...
