Good looking and light helmet choice... Made the wrong decision.
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Hello All,
I got a specialized evade ii few days ago, in white color, and It make me look like a mushroom lol...
I found a buyer and need to find a new one... Also white was a bad color choice with a black bike, all black is definitely the way to go in my eyes.
Would you have any reco for a good looking fairly light and aero helmet ? it seems to me the Kask Protone is way better looking.
Would you have any recommendation maybe of other helmets that are not mushroom looking while being aero and light?
Update : I received my new helmet, photos here : viewtopic.php?f=3&t=166001&p=1669377#p1669377
Thanks
I got a specialized evade ii few days ago, in white color, and It make me look like a mushroom lol...
I found a buyer and need to find a new one... Also white was a bad color choice with a black bike, all black is definitely the way to go in my eyes.
Would you have any reco for a good looking fairly light and aero helmet ? it seems to me the Kask Protone is way better looking.
Would you have any recommendation maybe of other helmets that are not mushroom looking while being aero and light?
Update : I received my new helmet, photos here : viewtopic.php?f=3&t=166001&p=1669377#p1669377
Thanks
Last edited by bleko on Wed Apr 21, 2021 11:54 am, edited 1 time in total.
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I’m an Evade user and I also like it.
Maybe look into MET helmets? The Trenta is the climbing helmet Pogacar uses and they also just released a new version of the Manta aero helmet (but it looks similar to the Evade).
Concerning the color: I wouldn’t recommend a black helmet. I once had a black Evade and I was kind of paranoid that cars wouldn’t see me .
Get something more visible (white, orange, yellow, light grey). A white helmet for example fits great to white shoes and a black bike.
Maybe look into MET helmets? The Trenta is the climbing helmet Pogacar uses and they also just released a new version of the Manta aero helmet (but it looks similar to the Evade).
Concerning the color: I wouldn’t recommend a black helmet. I once had a black Evade and I was kind of paranoid that cars wouldn’t see me .
Get something more visible (white, orange, yellow, light grey). A white helmet for example fits great to white shoes and a black bike.
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Thanks for your suggestions mate. I am not sure if the manta would fit me this is the issue... but it looks nice from the photos!Zappano wrote: ↑Sun Apr 18, 2021 5:52 pmI’m an Evade user and I also like it.
Maybe look into MET helmets? The Trenta is the climbing helmet Pogacar uses and they also just released a new version of the Manta aero helmet (but it looks similar to the Evade).
Concerning the color: I wouldn’t recommend a black helmet. I once had a black Evade and I was kind of paranoid that cars wouldn’t see me .
Get something more visible (white, orange, yellow, light grey). A white helmet for example fits great to white shoes and a black bike.
Looking at the head on pic, it actually looks quite good (shapewise), the side pic is a bit out of focus but that's the shape of the helmet... maybe you just didn't liked the white colour...
I noticed some of my riding buddies look quite sleek in the Abus Game Changer, but its heavier than the Evade.
Last case scenario i actually agree with Lelandjt, a helmet where you could size down would avoid the mushroom head.
I just gave up on that department, i already leave home in tight lycra and clacky shoes, so a dorky helmet doesn't bother me anymore, specially if they're black mate... i wear a Abus Airbreaker BTW, it looks quite smaller (outside) than my Giro's used to.
I noticed some of my riding buddies look quite sleek in the Abus Game Changer, but its heavier than the Evade.
Last case scenario i actually agree with Lelandjt, a helmet where you could size down would avoid the mushroom head.
I just gave up on that department, i already leave home in tight lycra and clacky shoes, so a dorky helmet doesn't bother me anymore, specially if they're black mate... i wear a Abus Airbreaker BTW, it looks quite smaller (outside) than my Giro's used to.
Have you tried: Not giving a fu*k?
Helmet looks good on you tbph. If it fits you, wear it proudly.
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The absolute worst looking helmets on the market are POC. Terrible.
But for best, probably the Giro Aether. Head and shoulders above most anything else out there.
And I second finding a helmet that's the smallest you can get away with. I'm right at 55cm so Giro is a touch small so generally go with a small in Kask because theirs goes up to 56cm. Still tight. but if I went with a medium in a Giro it's far too large and looks almost as bad as wearing a GoPro on top of your helmet. That's about the dumbest look out there.
But for best, probably the Giro Aether. Head and shoulders above most anything else out there.
And I second finding a helmet that's the smallest you can get away with. I'm right at 55cm so Giro is a touch small so generally go with a small in Kask because theirs goes up to 56cm. Still tight. but if I went with a medium in a Giro it's far too large and looks almost as bad as wearing a GoPro on top of your helmet. That's about the dumbest look out there.
Evade 2 looks good on you. I picked up an Evade 2 and Lazer G1 this week and am happy with both.
Had a Giro Aether but sold it as I felt it was a mushroom on me.
MET might be a good option. I would have bought one but hard to find in Canada.
Had a Giro Aether but sold it as I felt it was a mushroom on me.
MET might be a good option. I would have bought one but hard to find in Canada.
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It might look better with sun glasses on ?? But yes that does look like a mushroom head. Sorry.
I have the Abus GameChanger and it works for me. Does not look like a mushroom at all on my head. Wanted white but none in my size so went with silver. Glad I did...silver is sweet looking.
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