I need a full face helmet for muni.

Panotaker · 2010-01-24, 04:50 PM

Anybody recommend a light weight full face helmet? I went by my local bike shop and they only had one and it was pretty heavy. It looked more like a motorcycle helmet. I need one that looks like a regular bicycle helmet, but full face. The problem is that I am getting up there in age (53) and my arms and legs buckle on me sometimes when I fall, especially when I am tired. I have been lucky so far and have only landed face first into dirt, but one of these days I am going to fall face first into a big rock and loose the few teeth that I have left. So I figure I better play it safe and get a full face helmet. I just don't want one that is heavy like a motorcycle helmet. Anybody make one?
Thanks

Smilymarco · 2010-01-24, 05:05 PM

The Oneal Fury only weights 1100g.

I use oneal shoes, shinguards and backprotector and my brother is using gloves, shinguards, helmet and shoes from Oneal.
Not one thing were we got disappointed. Oneal is pretty good quality.

Mark 42 · 2010-01-24, 05:08 PM

Check Walmart & Target stores - there are some full face
bicycle helmets. Toys-R-Us also sells them.

There are some that fit small adult heads.

Check ebay for Mongoose full face bicycle helmet

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index...ductId=3742392

Amazon.com: Razor Full Face Helmet: Sports &...
Amazon.com: Razor Full Face Helmet: Sports &...

kalamazuni · 2010-01-24, 05:15 PM

May even want to try a hockey or lacrosse helmet???

From the Woods · 2010-01-24, 05:59 PM

I have just received my O'Neal Fury Helmet and the O'Neal Mad Ass Protector Jacket and I can recommend both. Very lightweight and very good protection.

One on one · 2010-01-24, 06:38 PM

I bought a Bell Bellistic Full Face BMX Helmet last summer. It's not too expensive from $55.- $90. depending on color. It's relatively light weight. Being in your age bracket, I decided to buy one after getting braces on my teeth. Figured if I was spending several grand on my teeth I probably should also protect them.

turtle · 2010-01-24, 07:05 PM

a couple months ago i bought a a used fullface from specilized (model???), i only wear it, when i'm going to be fast in rocky trails. i like it so far, but sure prefer my other one. the fullface is hot, heavy and also my field of view is restricted, but i guess if you wanna be safe, you've got to take this

From the Woods · 2010-01-24, 07:25 PM

Quote:

the fullface is hot, heavy and also my field of view is restricted

I don't have those problems except the helmet being hot. But that's appreciated in winter and I also don't bother in summer. While riding I do not even notice wearing a helmet. Just when looking back over my shoulder the view is restricted but how often to you do that while riding downhill (I don't train while being chased by wolves or something like that

)

ghenzo · 2010-01-24, 08:05 PM

I think this might be what you are looking for:

LINK

The chin guard is even removable.

Kerv · 2010-01-25, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghenzo

I think this might be what you are looking for:

LINK

The chin guard is even removable.

That helmet looks great! I'll have to see if I can get one in the US

jogi · 2010-01-25, 09:52 AM

I saw this helmet live, it looks a little delicate and people told me it likes to brake and splitter into cheek

....but thats just what people tell maybe just a rumor

, i would not wonder if not.
however there was no size what fits my head including ears

Panotaker · 2010-01-25, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghenzo

I think this might be what you are looking for:

LINK

The chin guard is even removable.

That looks like it might work. I haven't found anybody that sells it in the USA. I need to find somebody local that wants one since you get free shipping if you spend over $250. I need to find out if they sell the chin guard separately and for how much. The chin guard is made to split in a hard fall, so sooner or later it's going to break. I live in Texas, so wearing a regular full face helmet is out of the question due to the heat. Thanks for the link.

uniShark · 2010-01-25, 08:13 PM

Check this out - looks like free shipping to US at a lower price.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Me...09/5360033697/

2010-01-24, 04:50 PM	#1
Panotaker Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Austin, Tx Age: 56 Posts: 45	I need a full face helmet for muni. Anybody recommend a light weight full face helmet? I went by my local bike shop and they only had one and it was pretty heavy. It looked more like a motorcycle helmet. I need one that looks like a regular bicycle helmet, but full face. The problem is that I am getting up there in age (53) and my arms and legs buckle on me sometimes when I fall, especially when I am tired. I have been lucky so far and have only landed face first into dirt, but one of these days I am going to fall face first into a big rock and loose the few teeth that I have left. So I figure I better play it safe and get a full face helmet. I just don't want one that is heavy like a motorcycle helmet. Anybody make one? Thanks

2010-01-24, 05:05 PM	#2
Smilymarco just call me similymarco Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mörlach, Bavaria, Germany Age: 25 Posts: 3,365	The Oneal Fury only weights 1100g. I use oneal shoes, shinguards and backprotector and my brother is using gloves, shinguards, helmet and shoes from Oneal. Not one thing were we got disappointed. Oneal is pretty good quality. __________________ Riding for Triton Sponsored by HARTKOR FAKKER Supported by Municycle.com Protected by Better for your body

2010-01-24, 05:59 PM	#5
From the Woods reads trails rather than books Join Date: May 2009 Location: Österreich Age: 27 Posts: 1,222	I have just received my O'Neal Fury Helmet and the O'Neal Mad Ass Protector Jacket and I can recommend both. Very lightweight and very good protection. __________________ Beschleunigungen werden in m/s^2 gemessen. m^2/s gibt vielleicht die Arbeitsgeschwindigkeit eines Fließenlegers an, aber sicher keine Beschleunigung. (Yeti)

2010-01-24, 06:38 PM	#6
One on one Dances with roots Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: South of Boston, Massachusetts, USA Age: 55 Posts: 981	I bought a Bell Bellistic Full Face BMX Helmet last summer. It's not too expensive from $55.- $90. depending on color. It's relatively light weight. Being in your age bracket, I decided to buy one after getting braces on my teeth. Figured if I was spending several grand on my teeth I probably should also protect them. __________________ "That's going to end up in somebody's sig." - rob.northcott "one on one is happy, so am I!...." -CKCrowe Last edited by One on one; 2010-01-24 at 06:41 PM.

2010-01-24, 07:05 PM	#7
turtle Seniorenklasse! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: liechtenstein Age: 39 Posts: 2,498	a couple months ago i bought a a used fullface from specilized (model???), i only wear it, when i'm going to be fast in rocky trails. i like it so far, but sure prefer my other one. the fullface is hot, heavy and also my field of view is restricted, but i guess if you wanna be safe, you've got to take this Attached Images __________________ If everything's under control, you're going too slow I trust in those: Triton Mountainuni Brake System Schlumpf

2010-01-24, 05:15 PM	#4
kalamazuni unicycle father Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Age: 41 Posts: 111	May even want to try a hockey or lacrosse helmet???

2010-01-24, 08:05 PM	#9
ghenzo Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sao Paulo Age: 30 Posts: 42	I think this might be what you are looking for: LINK The chin guard is even removable. __________________ Monodimensional man Last edited by ghenzo; 2010-01-24 at 08:06 PM.

2010-01-25, 09:52 AM	#11
jogi vegetarian rider Join Date: May 2007 Location: on board of my sailyacht, mostly hamburg Age: 100 Posts: 2,982	I saw this helmet live, it looks a little delicate and people told me it likes to brake and splitter into cheek ....but thats just what people tell maybe just a rumor, i would not wonder if not. however there was no size what fits my head including ears __________________ bei tierquälern hört die toleranz auf. wer elfenbein konsumiert tötet elefanten, wer fleisch ißt quält und tötet www.ridetriton.com

2010-01-25, 08:13 PM	#13
uniShark muni commuter Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Missoula, MT, USA Age: 41 Posts: 1,362	Check this out - looks like free shipping to US at a lower price. http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Me...09/5360033697/ Attached Images __________________ My 29er is my little wheel. Roll it, baby! pLs forgve anu typist imak win positing forum my fone. Last edited by uniShark; 2010-01-25 at 08:15 PM. Reason: edit: lower than $250 anyway - I bought my latest helmet on sale for $30, so still seems like an awful lot to me. :)

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