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[Closed] ok Giro montaro, Bell Super 3, Endura MT500 or smith forefont?

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So all about the same price. Looking to purchase one tomorrow.

Any advice?


 
Posted : 23/11/2017 5:07 pm
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Big difference is helmet shape (oh err) in those judging by my trial fittings at the weekend. Bell doesn't suit my bonce but Giros do.

Save a bit and get this?

https://www.cyclerepublic.com/catalog/product/view/id/48687/s/giro-chronicle-mips-helmet-1/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAgNrQBRC0ARIsAE-m-1wP2WWKfdCTK2exvnVwmBLsB_2xVmoOBVuJHDMJ8v2g-o3Ntdt-KT4aAtpmEALw_wcB


 
Posted : 23/11/2017 5:09 pm
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I've tried the Bell on and found it a bit heavy / clunky in terms of fit. Looked at the endura and ruled it out on cost grounds. Haven't been able to find a montaro to try on anywhere.

So I bought a Giro Chronicle Mips for £61. Very light and comfortable when I've tried it on - but it won't get used in anger for a few weeks until I get it for my birthday!


 
Posted : 23/11/2017 5:12 pm
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i cant try them on (internet you see)

wearing with glasses. Currently have a bell super which isnt quite as comfy as my old 661 recon.


 
Posted : 23/11/2017 5:18 pm
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The Giro Chronicle seems ok with glasses - a key requirement was prescription Oakley halfjackets fitted under the helmet without any interference- which they do.


 
Posted : 23/11/2017 5:25 pm
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I’ve not tried any of the others but I’ve worn my Endura MT500 a few times over the past month and been impressed with it so far. It’s comfortable and not too heavy.
As with any helmet though, it’ll depend on your head shape. A friend of mine has the MT500 and the shape doesn’t suit them so they don’t use it!


 
Posted : 23/11/2017 5:30 pm
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thast the big worry and what im thinking is a safe bet with the super3

the mt500 or the montaro are the ones i like though......


 
Posted : 23/11/2017 5:32 pm
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Just bought a Bell Super 3 after to-ing and fro-ing between other helmets.

The Super 2 didnt fit properly when I tried on but this seems different and was much comfier. It replaced a Fox Flux mainly and feels more substantial but can't say it feels heavier. I really like it.


 
Posted : 23/11/2017 7:53 pm
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Fit is everything so if order a few and send em back.

I needed a new lid and fancied something different, tried various MIPS giros, bells, TLDs, 661s... None of them fitted just right so went back to a Giro Hex which I know fits. Bit dull but hey, it's a lump of polystyrene.

The only one that fitted that I didn't but was a Bontrager Rally (?) because you can adjust where the strap sits under your chin. Bloody stupid idea.


 
Posted : 24/11/2017 6:50 am
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For me:

Bell, very heavy. the Endura felt cheap IRL and didn't fit my head anyway. Giro Montana fits nice, has pads that fall apart (on second set in 6 months) other than that, is good.


 
Posted : 24/11/2017 7:32 am
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well interestingly theyve put the prices up on black friday!!!!! bugger


 
Posted : 24/11/2017 9:39 am
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go to shop,your screwing the environment and wasting a lot of other peoples time and money by ordering several and sending them back ,might seem convenient to you but long term prices go up because of this .@jruk


 
Posted : 24/11/2017 10:49 am
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Kask Rex is worth a look one of the most comfortable helmets I have owned.


 
Posted : 24/11/2017 11:08 am
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ive tried all bar the Endura (but used the previous Endura lids - NOT good)

the forefront is by some considerable margin the best helmet i have ever used. so much so that anyone whos popped mine on their head has gone on to buy one and loves it.


 
Posted : 24/11/2017 11:12 am
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sadly / or not ive just ordered the MT500. will see how we go......


 
Posted : 24/11/2017 11:51 am
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I tried a Bell Super, then the Giro Chronicle I tried made the Super feel like wearing a clog - hard, pressure points everywhere, nasty. Don't think the Chronicle pads disintegrate as fast as the Montaro, and it's a cheaper lid with much of the same appeal.


 
Posted : 24/11/2017 12:56 pm

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