I am looking for a new full face helmet. Cyclegear? Who has the best deals? I have not bought one in 20 years. Thanks
alexvitojustin,
The human head comes in two basic shapes, the egghead and the blockhead. Even when the same helmet is the "correct" size for each head, most helmets will only fit well on one head, but not the other one. Price is one factor, sure, but fit and the design are more important.
The helmet you pick should have as many Certifications as possible. Now there are advanced helmet technologies that do a much better job of protecting your brain than the old junk. At a minimum I would want a MIPS helmet, available from many makers, and one of the better crush technologies such as Koroyd. Also check out the 6D and fluid pad helmets. This is only a good start, for your search.
None of them are cheap, but you only get one brain. One guy I know is paying the price of a cheap helmet. It has been a dozen years for him so far, and he has more to go before he gets back to where he started. While no helmet is invincible, I believe his cheap helmet was a big factor in his debilitating TBI. I plan to replace my own good helmet soon; I'm still looking for the best combination of helmet technologies, Certifications, and fit. Check out all of the new helmet technologies, before you decide.
Koroyd
Fluid pads
6D
MIPS