Question for Helmet Heads

[Arcadian]

Since I've started biking more I've noticed that I've gotten some breakage from my helmet. Its a traditional bike helmet.


Any helmet heads have any tips to combat this?


-A

 

[Ivonnovi]

Greetings!

I'm new to biking but not to helmets. It sounds to me as though yours is too tight. Also put a scarf or something over your hair. I wear a flimsy Kofia (african hat) under my helmet, that way if I choose, I can leave it on.

Also check out this thread. You may have something to add.

 

[Arcadian]

Greetings!

I'm new to biking but not to helmets. It sounds to me as though yours is too tight. Also put a scarf or something over your hair. I wear a flimsy Kofia (african hat) under my helmet, that way if I choose, I can leave it on.

Also check out this thread. You may have something to add.

I've tried scarves...my head gets way too hot (first and last time I did it I nearly passed out!)

So in the end out of desparation I took one of my older scarves and sewed a band that fits on the inside of the helmet

My helmet has an adjustable cage inside of it which I loosened it as much as I could without it flopping around and being a safety hazard. I also started putting my hair in braids as opposed to a ponytail when I go biking.

Both of these seem to help tremendously. I still do see some breakage when I take my helmet off but its greatly reduced. I think I just may have to cover all the ribs in the cage so my hair dosen't catch on them (but I gotta figure some way to not cover the vent holes.)

-A