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Posted 15 September 2014
Specialized Align Helmet (using £5 voucher) - £25 @ Tredz
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Hot on the heels of the deal below I've decided to post a better quality alternative as the dark mornings and evenings draw closer.
Helmet meets all the standards possible for a road helmet, the British Standard, the CPSC and Snell B90A, which fundamentally means it's as safe as they come. In this regard this is safer than plenty of expensive lids.
The 2015 model also comes with a reflective webbed shell which is never a bad thing when the light fades.
Voucher Code: TVY4FDR2 (valid on baskets of £30)
The voucher isn't specific to helmets, it can be used for anything.
It's worth investing in, but I would recommend properly measuring your head before choosing your size.
Alternative HUKD (not recommended): hotukdeals.com/dea…965
Helmet meets all the standards possible for a road helmet, the British Standard, the CPSC and Snell B90A, which fundamentally means it's as safe as they come. In this regard this is safer than plenty of expensive lids.
The 2015 model also comes with a reflective webbed shell which is never a bad thing when the light fades.
Voucher Code: TVY4FDR2 (valid on baskets of £30)
The voucher isn't specific to helmets, it can be used for anything.
It's worth investing in, but I would recommend properly measuring your head before choosing your size.
Alternative HUKD (not recommended): hotukdeals.com/dea…965
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17 Comments
sorted byWhilst some characteristics are stereotypical of road or mountain bike helmets, some helmets are built with both uses in mind, especially the Specialized ones. Different people like different things about helmets, so you get all sorts.
Typically, the road cyclist wears sunglasses because of insects, wind, and constant sunshine, so wouldn't usually want a peak. It woild also get in the way of vision if cycling low. Mountain Bikers are often in the woods where its too dark to wear sunnies but if they come out into an open area where there's sun, or if it's intermittent between trees, the peak is great. That's why mountain bike helmets usually always have a peak.
If you fall off on the road, you're usually unlikely to fall off backwards, so the road helmet is often higher up the back of the head than the mountain bike helmet which can cover a lot more of the skull.
The ventilation holes on a road bike will usually be larger because ventilation and lightweight is preferable. Usually they'll just fall on tarmac so the helmet can afford to have larger holes. Mountain bike helmets often have smaller holes and they're often covered with a metal mesh to stop things poking through the holes as you ride, like branches etc. The helmet will be a bit heavier and less breathable because of the smaller holes.
They're the main differences but if you can't see an obvious difference between them, even when comparing weight, either are fine.
I don't have the luxury of having a road bike, so I cycle pretty upright on roads with my mountain bike and mountain bike helmet with peak. Because of my style of riding, the peak has never been a problem, even if I'm wearing sunglasses.
I have the Lazer Oasiz which I can't recommend enough as a MTB helmet. it goes lower on the head at the back, has a magnetic chinstrap which can easily be undone with one hand, like the adjustable wheel on the top, which tightens the whole headband rather than just the back like a lot of others. It is really light, has a lot of ventilation and a big white X on the back which makes me more visible to traffic and it looks awesome. I'd highly recommend it to anyone who wants a peaked helmet. It's super comfy and adjustable.
The one in this deal was a close second but the shape and comfort weren't quite there for me. The Lazer used to be over £100 but as its last years design, it's now half that.
Measure your head
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One-size system, designed for easy and accurate fit to a wide range of head sizes
This only comes in Junior or Adult size, Its universal.
It has a small twist cog on the back that tightens up the plastic inside for your preferred comfort.
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Can anyone explain what the differences are for MTB and road biking helmets?
But they sell;
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as road.
Tredz have the Specialized Max for similar price that goes larger, up to 64cm.
Excellent reply - thanks for clearing that up.
No problemo!
By far the best informative response I've read, kudos and thanks.