XC Helmets

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Edited Date/Time 8/18/2014 10:41am
It's been a long time since I last bought an XC helmet. What are people's faves, around $100?
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k.shiz 8/8/2012 7:52pm
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Been quite pleased with my Fox Flux models for the past few years. It's nothing spectacular but the fact that I don't have any complaints is about all I could ever ask of a helmet. Well, that and save my life when I smash it.
Jason_Campbell 8/9/2012 8:54am
8/9/2012 8:54am
Fox Flux is my current brain bucket but I have also been very pleased with the Bell Variant
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Zoro 8/9/2012 9:25am
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I think the age old classic is this one, the Giro Xen:

That's the one I have and really like it. Although I don't think it's as burly as a Trabec, Urge or Fox.

But I see alot of the POC Trabec around these days:
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twigme 8/9/2012 9:28am
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I love my Giro Xen.
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Dlongb13 8/9/2012 10:35am
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Big fan of my new urge lid. Doesn't breathe as good as some I have had I the past but it fits so well and the protection is unmatched in today's market.
commanderagl 8/9/2012 11:00am
8/9/2012 11:00am
I've been riding a Giro Hex that I bought from Huck N Roll. It works great and fits really nicely. I would love to upgrade to a POC trabecin the future though.
guerilladownhilla 8/9/2012 2:31pm
8/9/2012 2:31pm Edited Date/Time 4/21/2016 10:21am
you should probably get the one that fits the best

i like the giro feature
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Ahab 8/9/2012 3:23pm
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Thanks for the advice everyone.
Hittheshowers13 8/9/2012 7:03pm
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Had the Xen, crushed the back of it from an off on a double, now I have the Feature. I love it, lightweight, affordable, simple design, and tons of coverage.
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Pininator 8/9/2012 11:56pm
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Also a fan of the Fox Flux. I've taken a good header and it didn't even flench. My only knock on it would be it's TOO breathable (read - any bug flying in the general area of the helmet seems to wind up stuck to my sweaty dome). Visor is removable if you want to go all-out-rager-xc with it. Smile
NoahColorado 8/10/2012 9:31am
8/10/2012 9:31am
I really dig my POC Trabec. Nicely constructed, good fit, subtle graphics. Win.
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DBomberMan 8/10/2012 2:03pm
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Have used a trabec, xar, recon, and enduromatic and I can safely say the GIro Feature is the best fitting most comfortable best looking helmet I have used. Giro Feature FTW
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canadmos 8/11/2012 10:34am
8/11/2012 10:34am Edited Date/Time 4/21/2016 10:21am
I don't see how that would help to prevent any type of injury...

If you want something like that, take a look at this Urge helmet;

http://www.urgebike.com/en/vtt/archi-enduro

But then after looking, you should read this;

http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/f19/armchair-sports-psychologists-comi…
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kev1n 8/11/2012 10:46pm
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yo pininator, please dont ever get that helmet or think about it, i will personally never stop giving you shit for it...

i keep it real with a classic giro flak, use it for dirt jumping, trail rippin, or even some casual DH cruzin. need the ventin' for the uphill? no problem, shredding back down? throw on some goggles, bust out the lopes style. simple
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Pininator 8/12/2012 7:53pm
8/12/2012 7:53pm Edited Date/Time 4/21/2016 10:21am
kev1n wrote:
yo pininator, please dont ever get that helmet or think about it, i will personally never stop giving you shit for it... i keep it real...
yo pininator, please dont ever get that helmet or think about it, i will personally never stop giving you shit for it...

i keep it real with a classic giro flak, use it for dirt jumping, trail rippin, or even some casual DH cruzin. need the ventin' for the uphill? no problem, shredding back down? throw on some goggles, bust out the lopes style. simple
Fair enough...I've seen a couple around town, but didn't have a chance to talk it up with the owners. I would only consider one for TRUE XC/AM riding...nothing else.

As-is, I'll stick with my Flux. I am probably going to get one of these for commuting-xc/am - http://us.uvex-sports.com/cycling/products/?=&pNavi=11&pModel=xp+cc&pCo…
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Five7teen 10/25/2012 7:10pm
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canadmos wrote:
I don't see how that would help to prevent any type of injury... If you want something like that, take a look at this Urge helmet...
I don't see how that would help to prevent any type of injury...

If you want something like that, take a look at this Urge helmet;

http://www.urgebike.com/en/vtt/archi-enduro

But then after looking, you should read this;

http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/f19/armchair-sports-psychologists-comi…
Thats is exactly why I wear this at all times! Sucks in the heat sometimes but then I just think about those surprise 13k(or whatever) that could arise. May sound cheesy but safety first. Its most important.

http://static.26bikes.com/GetFile/13876/comp2.jpg

Good news is its lighter than carbon and breaths VERY well ;-)
socanadian 10/31/2012 10:41am
10/31/2012 10:41am
k.shiz wrote:
Been quite pleased with my Fox Flux models for the past few years. It's nothing spectacular but the fact that I don't have any complaints is...
Been quite pleased with my Fox Flux models for the past few years. It's nothing spectacular but the fact that I don't have any complaints is about all I could ever ask of a helmet. Well, that and save my life when I smash it.
I'm with him. Mine has been bomb proof and very comfy. Had it for a few years now.
socanadian 10/31/2012 10:45am
10/31/2012 10:45am
canadmos wrote:
I don't see how that would help to prevent any type of injury... If you want something like that, take a look at this Urge helmet...
I don't see how that would help to prevent any type of injury...

If you want something like that, take a look at this Urge helmet;

http://www.urgebike.com/en/vtt/archi-enduro

But then after looking, you should read this;

http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/f19/armchair-sports-psychologists-comi…
A full face for xc riding? Are you mad? I race marathon races and that would kill me. It's more a downhill/enduro downhill than a xc helmet?!

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