Nitro N1200-VX Helmets

**gamgee** · 3rd December 2006, 19:53

Hey, time for me to get a new helmet (my parents want to get me one for my 21st

) and was looking at the Nitro N1200-VX's on Trademe for $230 is this a good price and are these a good helmet? I am using a Nolan N80 at the moment, it's not my helmet, but fits me damn well, so what are the nitro's like compared to nolan?

**gamgee** · 3rd December 2006, 21:18

bumping10char

**simonnn** · 3rd December 2006, 23:20

You can get a good quality well rated helmet for less from a good shop.
Cycletreads sell Shark S500 helamets from $239.00 and always have deals on others.And you get parts and warrenty back up.

**XP@** · 4th December 2006, 09:24

Go in to bike shop try on every lid in the place.
Repeat for another 3 bike shops.

Return to the shop with the helmet that fits you best for the best price.

As long as the helmet meets the required standards you will be ok. In general the more money you spend the lighter the lid will be.

**Postie** · 4th December 2006, 09:42

Originally Posted by gamgee

nitro's like compared to nolan?

like comparing a sports shoe with a gumboot. Forget buying a lid from trademe. Go to a shop and get a helmet that fits you well. A Nolan is a far higher quality helmet, I don't think you would be impressed with a Nitro.

**Bytor** · 4th December 2006, 09:43

Justing adding to this thread to wind up McJim

**gamgee** · 4th December 2006, 15:45

Originally Posted by Postie

like comparing a sports shoe with a gumboot. Forget buying a lid from trademe. Go to a shop and get a helmet that fits you well. A Nolan is a far higher quality helmet, I don't think you would be impressed with a Nitro.

I meant more fit wise, I can't afford to buy another nolan, and yes my head is only worth $10. I know it sounds like i'm hooked on this nitro - i'm not, but it does look like a very nice helmet

**gamgee** · 4th December 2006, 15:46

so what are the good sort of cheapish brands for helmets? I can spend up to about $300

**gamgee** · 4th December 2006, 15:47

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...px?id=80160836

**bert_is_evil** · 4th December 2006, 15:49

You could get a decent HJC for $350

**Postie** · 4th December 2006, 15:54

Originally Posted by gamgee

I meant more fit wise,

unfortunately the only way you will be able to answer that question, is to go and try one on at a retailer.

They do look nice though.

**gamgee** · 4th December 2006, 15:59

Originally Posted by bert_is_evil

You could get a decent HJC for $350

up to $300 as in no more than $300

**Postie** · 4th December 2006, 16:03

check out the S500 black
that would be a better lid then the Nitro.
You just need to see if it fits better and if you have an suppliers down there
http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/content...ordSearch.aspx