What brand of helmet should I buy?

**2QL4SKL** · 2nd November 2010, 21:14

There are so many brands of helmet listed on Trade Me, as I am getting my first bike, I was wondering if there is any recommendation? Please give me the range of the price as well. Thanks heaps.

**Phreak** · 2nd November 2010, 21:33

One that fits your head shape... Go to your local bike shop, and start trying on different brands. Seriously, took me ages to find a brand that fits me properly... (only just found one today, in fact! Thanks again, Cycletreads!)

**mikemike104** · 2nd November 2010, 21:39

How much money do you have to spend on this one?

**Gremlin** · 2nd November 2010, 21:56

The one that fits you well. Brand new, so it hasn't formed to someone elses head, been dropped etc.

**porky** · 2nd November 2010, 22:07

Originally Posted by Phreak

One that fits your head shape... Go to your local bike shop, and start trying on different brands. Seriously, took me ages to find a brand that fits me properly... (only just found one today, in fact! Thanks again, Cycletreads!)

+1 Awesome piece of advice.

**Phreak** · 2nd November 2010, 22:24

Originally Posted by porky

+1 Awesome piece of advice.

Why, thank you!

**TOTO** · 2nd November 2010, 22:44

go see the guys at Cycletreads, and they can tell you what to look for in a helmet and do you an awesome deal too. If you say you are a new rider , you might even score a freebie...

**Cycletreads** · 2nd November 2010, 23:02

Originally Posted by Phreak

One that fits your head shape... Go to your local bike shop, and start trying on different brands. Seriously, took me ages to find a brand that fits me properly... (only just found one today, in fact! Thanks again, Cycletreads!)

Hi Phreak, cheers for the good feedback, we always do our best to find the best fit for your head, your needs and your budget and of course make sure it looks great on too!
Cheers from Craig.

**Scouse** · 3rd November 2010, 01:17

Originally Posted by 2QL4SKL

There are so many brands of helmet listed on Trade Me, as I am getting my first bike, I was wondering if there is any recommendation? Please give me the range of the price as well. Thanks heaps.

how much is your head worth?

**EJK** · 3rd November 2010, 02:24

Originally Posted by Scouse

how much is your head worth?

That's a million dollar question right there.

**2wheeldrifter** · 3rd November 2010, 05:43

Originally Posted by Scouse

how much is your head worth?

Post a pic... we'll tell you what it's worth

Yeah don't buy of Trade Me until you have tried on that brand of helmet/size and know for sure it fits etc. Like everyone else is saying get down to good bike shop and start trying them on.

**p.dath** · 3rd November 2010, 05:55

Check out my BLOG on motorcycle helmets:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/en...orcycle-Helmet

**Owl** · 3rd November 2010, 06:22

Originally Posted by 2QL4SKL

There are so many brands of helmet listed on Trade Me

Bike shops sell cheap helmets too if that's what you're after, but at least you'll have the benefit of their knowledge and be able to try them on.

**BuzzardNZ** · 3rd November 2010, 08:02

a stack hat is what you're after....

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=stackhat

**Botany Honda** · 3rd November 2010, 08:51

Originally Posted by Gremlin

The one that fits you well. Brand new, so it hasn't formed to someone elses head, been dropped etc.

As this 'bloke' mentioned, it's all about fit and a decent bike shop employee will be able to help you with this plus also fit you in the helmet within your budget too.