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Re: Buying helmet online
Postby bychosis » Fri Jul 25, 2014 7:22 am
It's not only the size that matters, but the shape of the helmet varies too, as do heads. You need to find a match.
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Re: Buying helmet online
Postby mikesbytes » Fri Jul 25, 2014 9:12 am
Have read lately (forget where) that the fit of the helmet is important for the safety, so highly recommend that you pay the extra and buy the helmet in the local bike shop
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Re: Buying helmet online
Postby GAV!N » Fri Jul 25, 2014 11:59 am
I agree this is a pretty horrendous offence in manners . If you need the assistance of your local store, pay them for it (i.e. by buying the item from the store). If you want to buy online, do your research, buy wisely and take the risk. What do you do for work? Whatever it is, I'm sure you can put yourself in a similar position where someone could shamelessly rip you off, and essentially take away your money, job and livelihood. It's not very nice is it? Don't get me wrong, I buy a lot online...but I don't use my LBS as a fitting store.henders wrote:I’m looking to get a helmet. Looks like it’s cheaper to get online from the U.S. than from a local shop. I understand helmets need to be fitted properly. I am thinking of going to the shop to get my proper size and then buy online. Does bike helmet comes in standard sizes like S, M and L or do they differ from brand to brand.
Cheers.
Size wise helmets are not hard to buy for. They generally come with an adjustable strap giving about 5cm of adjustment. The size (S,M,L) will usually also indicate the size range. i.e. Large - something like 56-60cm. Get a measuring tape, measure the circumference of your head. Buy a helmet that your head will fit in that range. But if you want to try a few on and really get a feel for them, then go to your local store AND buy it from your local store.
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Re: Buying helmet online
Postby westab » Fri Jul 25, 2014 1:11 pm
+1 to the shape my work mate and I have about the same head diameter - he has a specialised lid (that would not fit my head with comfort as it is too round) and I have a Met lid (that wouldn't fit him as it is too oval)bychosis wrote:Trying in store, then buying online is just rude and does not help your LBS keep prices low. Unless you are trying in store at kmart. Pay more for the test service or take your chances online.
It's not only the size that matters, but the shape of the helmet varies too, as do heads. You need to find a match.
Also seeing we all are required to wear them (no MHL debate please) wouldn't you rather have one you both liked the look of and was comfortable than one that just might be. I buy items for cycling online but when it comes to protecting my last two brain cells I want to know that it fits and will do the job comfortably. Gloves are the other safety item that I only purchase in-store as well.
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Re: Buying helmet online
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Re: Buying helmet online
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Re: Buying helmet online
Postby mikesbytes » Fri Jul 25, 2014 8:31 pm
henders wrote:Hi all,
Thanks for your reply. Yes, will definitely buy from LBS.
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Re: Buying helmet online
Postby softy » Fri Jul 25, 2014 9:28 pm
Shoes
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On line is risky, I have been stung.
Also, buying a helmet on line without a AS sticker is legally like wearing a helmet that the law sees as the same as a peaky cap. Basically, your not wearing a helmet.
Okay, say you don't care, how will a copper tell from a distance, thats fine until your in a accident. Then it comes out you helmet was illegal! All the reports, media coverage, etc will say you were not wearing helmet. How do you think this might effect your case or reflect on all cyclists. Cyclists have enough trouble trying to prove their right as it is now, let alone giving them an out.
And really how much do you save on a helmet. Shop around australia, you can get specials here too.
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Re: Buying helmet online
Postby outnabike » Tue Jul 29, 2014 10:00 am
No harm done, the member has only made 12 posts. Wait and see, we all have to get a feeling for forums somehow.....rearviewmirror wrote:The original post is trolling, why would any even bother with a serious response?
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Re: Buying helmet online
Postby neobikes » Wed Jul 30, 2014 9:53 am
Great advise..... Don't have to be a rocket scientist to buy a helmet online..... Don't do what someone did to me and run a metal tape measure around his head and wonder why it wasn't accurate.... run a piece of string/material around your head and then lay it down on a table and measure it...GAV!N wrote:I agree this is a pretty horrendous offence in manners . If you need the assistance of your local store, pay them for it (i.e. by buying the item from the store). If you want to buy online, do your research, buy wisely and take the risk. What do you do for work? Whatever it is, I'm sure you can put yourself in a similar position where someone could shamelessly rip you off, and essentially take away your money, job and livelihood. It's not very nice is it? Don't get me wrong, I buy a lot online...but I don't use my LBS as a fitting store.henders wrote:I’m looking to get a helmet. Looks like it’s cheaper to get online from the U.S. than from a local shop. I understand helmets need to be fitted properly. I am thinking of going to the shop to get my proper size and then buy online. Does bike helmet comes in standard sizes like S, M and L or do they differ from brand to brand.
Cheers.
Size wise helmets are not hard to buy for. They generally come with an adjustable strap giving about 5cm of adjustment. The size (S,M,L) will usually also indicate the size range. i.e. Large - something like 56-60cm. Get a measuring tape, measure the circumference of your head. Buy a helmet that your head will fit in that range. But if you want to try a few on and really get a feel for them, then go to your local store AND buy it from your local store.
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