Aero helmets for pumpkin sized heads

Dec 5, 12 18:52

Post #1 of 18 (9659 views)

I have a big head. When I try on hats or helmets I feel like I must be the same proportions as a bobble head doll. I am trying to find a helmet to suit my size 64 head. My regular bike helmet is an XL Bell and it fits fine. My ski helmets are usually XXL. I tried the LAS Cronometro which was supposedly one size fits all but it turned out to be one size fits all but one. Luckily, it fits my wife just fine so she is good to go.

A lot of the aero helmets end at Large and some are Small and Medium only.

Any ideas are appreciated!

Big Head Bruce

Re: Aero helmets for pumpkin sized heads [Brucep] [ In reply to ]

Dec 5, 12 18:58

Post #2 of 18 (9648 views)

Brucep wrote:

I have a big head. When I try on hats or helmets I feel like I must be the same proportions as a bobble head doll. I am trying to find a helmet to suit my size 64 head. My regular bike helmet is an XL Bell and it fits fine. My ski helmets are usually XXL. I tried the LAS Cronometro which was supposedly one size fits all but it turned out to be one size fits all but one. Luckily, it fits my wife just fine so she is good to go.

A lot of the aero helmets end at Large and some are Small and Medium only.

Any ideas are appreciated!

Big Head Bruce

I typically wear a 63cm helmet and a 7 5/8 - 7 7 3/4 fitted hat. The only aero helmet I found that fit even decently well were the Louis Garneau helmet. I tried a few on in store and the Super Leggera and the Vortice both fit roomy. If those don't work, you might be out of luck.

Re: Aero helmets for pumpkin sized heads [Brucep] [ In reply to ]

Dec 5, 12 18:59

Post #3 of 18 (9647 views)

Take a look at the Giro Advantage 2.

Re: Aero helmets for pumpkin sized heads [Brucep] [ In reply to ]

Dec 5, 12 19:30

Post #4 of 18 (9624 views)

Civilize the mind, but make savage the body.

- Chinese proverb

Re: Aero helmets for pumpkin sized heads [Duffy] [ In reply to ]

Dec 5, 12 19:48

Post #5 of 18 (9602 views)

Still too small.

Re: Aero helmets for pumpkin sized heads [Brucep] [ In reply to ]

Dec 5, 12 21:22

Post #6 of 18 (9572 views)

I wear a 7-7/8 or 8 in Fitted hats, anything smaller gives me a serious headache. I have a Giro Advantage 2 in size large, and it does fit, barely, but it does! Putting it on quickly in T1 is a challenge, but I get through it.

Re: Aero helmets for pumpkin sized heads [clydecat] [ In reply to ]

Dec 6, 12 0:57

Post #7 of 18 (9530 views)

Cue obligatory reference:

Re: Aero helmets for pumpkin sized heads [Brucep] [ In reply to ]

Dec 6, 12 3:17

Post #8 of 18 (9503 views)

My head size is 62. I purchased a Rudy Project Syton Supercomp size large and it was too big for me. I ended up buying another one (size small/medium). You may want to give it a try:

http://www.astroross.com/...p-helmet-carbon-new/

--
Marcelo Arruda

Re: Aero helmets for pumpkin sized heads [nickag] [ In reply to ]

Dec 6, 12 3:49

Post #9 of 18 (9486 views)

Re: Aero helmets for pumpkin sized heads [Brucep] [ In reply to ]

Dec 6, 12 7:26

Post #10 of 18 (9418 views)

I frequently make comments that in pictures I look like I was photoshopped in at the wrong scale. My Giro Advantage 2 fits pretty well, though when in a hurry in T1 the ear flaps need pulled open to pop it over my skull.

I'm beginning to think that we are much more fucked than I thought.

Re: Aero helmets for pumpkin sized heads [Brucep] [ In reply to ]

Dec 6, 12 9:45

Post #11 of 18 (9395 views)

I've seen this helmet fit fine on a big headed friend of mine. http://www.trisports.com/lazer-tardiz.html

Brian Stover USAT LII
Accelerate3 Coaching
Insta

Re: Aero helmets for pumpkin sized heads [uclamatt2007] [ In reply to ]

Dec 6, 12 9:51

Post #12 of 18 (9389 views)

uclamatt2007 wrote:

Brucep wrote:

I have a big head. When I try on hats or helmets I feel like I must be the same proportions as a bobble head doll. I am trying to find a helmet to suit my size 64 head. My regular bike helmet is an XL Bell and it fits fine. My ski helmets are usually XXL. I tried the LAS Cronometro which was supposedly one size fits all but it turned out to be one size fits all but one. Luckily, it fits my wife just fine so she is good to go.

A lot of the aero helmets end at Large and some are Small and Medium only.

Any ideas are appreciated!

Big Head Bruce

I typically wear a 63cm helmet and a 7 5/8 - 7 7 3/4 fitted hat. The only aero helmet I found that fit even decently well were the Louis Garneau helmet. I tried a few on in store and the Super Leggera and the Vortice both fit roomy. If those don't work, you might be out of luck.

^^^Same boat. The LG helmets (chrono and Super Leggera) have worked for me.

_________________________________
Steve Johnson
DARK HORSE TRIATHLON |

Re: Aero helmets for pumpkin sized heads [Brucep] [ In reply to ]

Dec 6, 12 9:52

Post #13 of 18 (9389 views)

+1 on the Lazer Tardiz. I've got a massive dome and it fits great w/ room to spare, but not bulky.

-Stephen in Arkansas

Re: Aero helmets for pumpkin sized heads [WelshinPhilly] [ In reply to ]

Dec 6, 12 10:14

Post #14 of 18 (9371 views)

WelshinPhilly wrote:

It's like an orange on a toothpick

He'll be crying himself to sleep tonight, on his huge pillow.

HEAD! MOVE! NOW!

Last edited by: heliix: Dec 6, 12 10:15

Re: Aero helmets for pumpkin sized heads [razorbacksteve] [ In reply to ]

Dec 6, 12 10:14

Post #15 of 18 (9369 views)

Lazer Tardiz is really big.

Re: Aero helmets for pumpkin sized heads [Duffy] [ In reply to ]

Dec 6, 12 11:37

Post #16 of 18 (9335 views)

The production version:
http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/...4185/poc-tempor.html

Re: Aero helmets for pumpkin sized heads [Brucep] [ In reply to ]

Dec 6, 12 14:09

Post #17 of 18 (9294 views)

i have the same problem. sucks

Re: Aero helmets for pumpkin sized heads [noahman] [ In reply to ]

Dec 6, 12 15:23

Post #18 of 18 (9274 views)

POC ski helmets, spine protectors, and the like are really good stuff. I would like to see that in something other than blaze orange tho.

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