What cheap bike hel...
 

  You don't need to be an 'investor' to invest in Singletrack: 6 days left: 95% of target - Find out more

[Closed] What cheap bike helmet?

7 Posts
8 Users
0 Reactions
95 Views
Posts: 6603
Free Member
Topic starter
 

And sunglasses. Also anyone got any make up tips as I've a black eye and start a new job tomorrow 🙁

Broke my Carnac helmet yesterday. They don't do the model I had but I liked it and so was thinking of getting another. I've got a posh roadie helmet and an aero one. I tend to use a cheaper one for mountain bike and commuting.

Is there anything out there to rival the Planet X Carnac offerings? They punched above their weight for performance but seem to have gone up in price recently.


 
Posted : 30/06/2020 12:40 pm
Posts: 9069
Free Member
 

I wish more of the PX range fitted me, but at 62cm and an Alien head, very few do. The £40 Kronus TT does just about fit, thinking about the £30 Carnac XC Retroflective for commutes, could be handy for my 0600 starts in winter.

There's a new full face arriving soon for £25, but sizing way too small for me.

https://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-helmets/adult-bike-helmets/mongoose-urban-helmet-659908.html were a nice snug fit 3years back, nearly got one, could collect it this afternoon.


 
Posted : 30/06/2020 12:52 pm
Posts: 3642
Free Member
 

If it fits you, the on one enduro helmet is brilliant for £15 - it is brilliant for 3 times that. I have 2 and the kids all have one. We obviously have planet x shaped heads.


 
Posted : 30/06/2020 12:57 pm
Posts: 389
Free Member
 

I got one of the on-one "enduro" helmets when they were £10, doesn't fit me. You can have it for price of postage if you want as it's getting the way. email should be in profile if you're interested.


 
Posted : 30/06/2020 12:57 pm
Posts: 0
Free Member
 

The bell ones in halfords are good.or just get a pissport from sports direct to ride you over.


 
Posted : 30/06/2020 1:52 pm
Posts: 1219
Full Member
 

Declathon ones are OK.

Declathon helmets £18

DHB is great too, but 'expensive' compared to the Carnac and BTWIN ones.

DHB Crossover £40

Or just get a previous season one...

Met Crossover £28


 
Posted : 30/06/2020 1:55 pm
Posts: 10333
Full Member
 

I can vouch for DHB helmets, I've got a road one and its really nice. Just replaced a Carnac one that I'll carry on using for commuting (if I ever need to again) and that fit nicely as well.


 
Posted : 30/06/2020 2:27 pm
Posts: 13330
Full Member
 

I like the Carnac helmets, got a few, they fit and they look OK too.
For the price I think they’re very good value.


 
Posted : 30/06/2020 4:42 pm

6 DAYS LEFT
We are currently at 95% of our target!