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From reading the forum, I can see there are regular organised rides (such as the Epping ride yesterday).
What helmet is needed for such a ride?
Are you all wearing full face or other types?

Any trail lid will do you

OK thanks.

Was thinking of getting one of these

http://www.pinkbike.com/news/bell-intro ... -2014.html

to cover all occaisions, but can't find a review of it being tested by any bike mags.

The Bell is a good choice... but there are many out there.

Best thing to do is get down to your local bike shop and try a few on. As an example 661 lids don't seem to fit me but Urge do.

That's because "you have no hair" chatman claims

The bell super a brilliant helmet but a bit OTT for Epping (more designed for wales/endure riding, most trail lids (lower back of lid for extra protection, less venation holes for strength/light weight) will do. I've got an Urge Endur-O-Matic which I can fully recommend...but say stumpy say, best going to a couple of shops to try them on

Ignore reviews (sort of) the FIT is much more important, as others say try your local shop.
Tried loads that got good reviews but none fit.
I would say Uvex Quatro as I've got one and its got lots of adjustment and fits my head shape...

OK thanks.

i was looking online at the Urge Endur-O-Matic.

Any local shops you would recommend in Chelmsford / Reyleigh / Southend areas that carry these brands?

I got the Bell Stoker, cheap and well fitting.

Rayleigh grips is a top shop but if you have a credit card chain reaction cycles is best order loads then send back for free collect plus I find it best to try things back to back this way

That was a private conversation in the car... LOL

But i will say having worn my urge all mountain helmet all day sunday it was the most comfortable helmet i have worn, and warm as well... Best £34 i spent this year... Oh and you get loads of stickers as well, everybody likes a good set of stickers.


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I tried a Bell Super on (not with the full race part) 2013 model i think ! the most comfortable lid I've ever tried! Their on sale on CRC at the mo!

Also had an Endur-o-matic, cracking lid & well priced!

I have just been to Cycle Surgery in the City, Tried on a Fox MTB helmet. Also a POC.
I think the helmet I already have is OK. I have a Specialised Tactic II. Initially I thought it was a road helmet, the others you have mentioned, when viewed on-line, appear to have more coverage at the rear of the head, but it seems the Tactic II has the same coverage.

I also tried on a Fox full face, which was very nice, but maybe overkill for a weekly jaunt. Maybe more suitable for BPW and similar places?

Yep most all mountain, enduro lid's have more protection around the lower part of your head !

I'm another one for the urge range , go to Chelmer cycles, in Chelmsford and speak to nick. They have a good stock of Urge lids.