I'm looking for a helmet for running a few track events this year. This one looks ok, should be cool and has the same rating as helmets costing four times as much. I don't want to spend $400.00 for a helmet. If I was riding a crotch rocket I would buy the best but I hope not to put this one to any kind of a test....yes I remember the Lambo. Any ideas on a great safe and cool helmet that is less than $200.00?

http://www.ironpony.com/catalog/Clos...EET%20PRODUCTS

Jerry

 

You can usually pick up HJC's for like $70 around here. Check locally in your area.

 

Thanks ****! Are they any good?

Jerry

 

I have an HJC CL-12, and I bought it new for about $150 at the local bike store. It's about three years old, and it works pretty good for me. Noise and visibility are reasonable, and it's Snell/DOT certified. It fits me pretty good, but I know a few riders who can't stand it. Try on some different brands and see which one fits best, especially if you will be wearing eyeglasses with them.

 

Jerry I also got an HJC full face (open just didn't look right on me) picked it up from TJ's Cycles's on N lamar (near DPS) for $149ish (had to get double XX for my fat nugget head)

 

HJC is Snell rated and acceptable at SCCA races and
track events. I have the full face, but prefer taking the
shield off. again, FIT is everything, and remember, it's
your ONLY head ... Paying $400 for a throttle body and
trying to buy a cheapo helmet just doesn't correlate in my
book.

EDIT: that's a hella deal for 99 bucks!!!!

 

I had a HJC AC-10 for my bike until I upgraded to a Suomy. The only reason I did is for the graphics. The HJC is a great helmet for the money, it's just that their graphics are kinda boring.

 

Hey I race the crotch rocket. As you can see I'm wearing a Shoei. This past weekend was the last time I will use it, since I wen't down and it won't pass tech inspection.

I will buy me an $100 HJC next. People tell me, " is that how much your head is worth?" Every helmet has to pass the same test whether is a $100 or $500 helment. The differences are in ventilation, graphics, sound proofing. They all have to be SNELL certified. If I ever go down again I rather be out $100 than $500. I don't have a cage around me and I trust the HJC as well as many other friends I have.

 

You can find some decent deals on Bell Helmets here:
http://www.genuineaccessories.com/Closeout/closeout.htm

That said, I have an HJC. I chose open face because its more comfortable (cooler) but I might move to a close-faced with my next helmet to cut down on dust in the face for courses you have to run with a window down.

 

I work at a bike shop, and all I have at my house is HJC. You can't beat the price for quality. Check out the new CL14's they are very nice, snell approved, and around $150

I wouldn't buy a Bell; they are not what they used to be. Bell helmets are made by Bieffe which ='s (cheap).

Well, I do have a Fox motorcross helmet, but that is a little different.

 

my biggest concern when picking my motorcycle helmet was weight...less weight more money.. but like the last guy said all helmets have to meet the same safety requirements