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"Modern" helmets with elevated peak - helmet lights?

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Hi all,

After smearing myself all over the tarmac on my commute to work, I'm looking for a new "do it all"  helmet.

I quite fancy a specialized one as I know they tend to fit my head, but I'm concerned that the high level peaks/visors on these helmets would get in the way of the beam from a helmet light, casting shadows into the field of view.

Any experiences?

Cheers

Keith


 
Posted : 22/05/2024 8:24 am
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It's going to depend on your riding position, isn't it and the angle/height it sits your head at and how far ahead you're looking? I like the Exposure helmet mount for versatility and adjustability.

I guess the simple solution would be to go peakless at night though or buy a commuter helmet that doesn't have an elevated peak and save your modish 'modern' lid for mountain biking?


 
Posted : 22/05/2024 8:29 am
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Would mounting the light on the side, rather than the top of the helmet work?


 
Posted : 22/05/2024 8:48 am
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+1 for dedicated night-riding helmet, mine is an older Urge All-M lid I think.

Keep the mount on there all the time.


 
Posted : 22/05/2024 8:53 am
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I'd buy any other helmet that doesn't have the peak so high that it doesn't actually keep the sun out of your eyes.


 
Posted : 22/05/2024 1:07 pm

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