AJ9604 Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 (edited) My choices are between these 3 helmets, fox flux, met terra and giro hex. i am swaying toward the Fox Flux but i thought i would get some other people opinions, money is no object so that does not have to be a factor in this. Cheers AJ Edited January 9, 2011 by AJ9604 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Dunstan Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Voted for the Hex for the reason that I use one. Not tried the other 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Burrows Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Seriously, try before you buy. Both the fox and the hex helmet I find really uncomfortable, the fox is actually painful for me to wear. There's no point having a helmet that you don't want to wear. If I was you I'd go to my LBS and to Halfords and try on all the helmets they have, then if its cheaper online you can go and order the one that fits. Personally I love my Xen but then it is quite expensive and it might not fit your head if it's a weird shape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 I received a Hex yesterday but am not quite convinced by the look so ordered a Flux last night... Will try them both and decide which to send back after the Flux arrives! I do like the Xen but, as Matt says, they're just a bit too expensive. Matt, it's interesting that the Hex doesn't fit you yet the Xen does- I always thought manufacturers had similar fitting across their range but maybe not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ9604 Posted January 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 I understand that they might all fit different but I was just after peoples opinions as to what most people use and wear and like the look of, Cheers AJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bike_dummie Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 I'd get a Giro Xen but I voted for flux. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 like the look of, Wouldn't you prefer to have the one you like the look of, rather than everyone else? The fit is the most important, go try them on and pick the most comfy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Vandart Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 I voted hex cos I got one you can buy off me, minters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ9604 Posted January 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 well i really like the look of the flux but that is only pics i've seen on the tinterweb, the only shop near me has the met terra in so i can't really try any other as my local halfords never has any in either. so was looking for other peopes views before i venture out to a shop further away to try and buy AJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Hex looks perfect, great protection on the back of the head too. Spot on son! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Vandart Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 I voted hex cos I got one you can buy off me, minters. this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirt jumper jake Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Hex, tis all ive ever used cos theyre awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukasMcNeal Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 I got a hex, perfect. Cant fault it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 I had a Xen that I used from around 2004 or so up until about 2 weeks ago, when it fell off my bars and the Roc-Loc snapped, almost leading me to weep tears of pure despair. I loved that helmet, the most comfy one I've ever had. I might try a Hex next time, but the Xen was so good (and lasted such a long time, although the outer was dented loads and the inner was cracked...) that I might just invest in one again. It worked out as being about £12-13 a year for the time I had it, which is pretty good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.KYDD Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 I too am a Giro Xen user and love the thing to pieces. However, there is a new LBS in town who are stocking the full 2011 Fox range and having seen the Flux up-close im pretty sure my mind is made up as to what helmet to get when my Xen dies. Great styling, good weight, fitted well (found it really comfy) and they'll do me a good price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 I had a Xen that I used from around 2004 or so up until about 2 weeks ago, when it fell off my bars and the Roc-Loc snapped, almost leading me to weep tears of pure despair. I loved that helmet, the most comfy one I've ever had. I might try a Hex next time, but the Xen was so good (and lasted such a long time, although the outer was dented loads and the inner was cracked...) that I might just invest in one again. It worked out as being about £12-13 a year for the time I had it, which is pretty good http://www.google.co.uk/products?hl=en&safe=off&q=giro+roc+loc&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=i60oTfLSE4WAhAfJuaDrAQ&sa=X&oi=mode_link&ct=mode&ved=0CBcQ_AU http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/SearchResults.aspx?Search=giro+roc+loc Buy a new roc loc then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 There's still the matter of the pretty badly cracked inner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 (edited) No more nails? If it's that badly cracked, maybe no more big gaps too. Edited January 8, 2011 by Revolver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ9604 Posted January 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 So after driving rather far to try on all the helmets I decided on getting the flux as it was most comfortable and looked the nicest, I rang up evans cycles the day before and they said they had every colour in every size in stock , theuy lied they only had the one on display, at least I tried them all on and now know what size I am, will be ordering one in whatever colour I decide now from elsewhwere. Cheers for the opinions and help guys Aj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 I have had a Flux, but I found it a tad uncomfortable and I thought it looked pretty bulky too. I then bought a Hex (to match my bike lol) and it's much smaller looking and way comfier...win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ9604 Posted January 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 I thought the hex looked bulkier, the flux is a tad heavier but I do prefer it, the hex just did not sit right on my head either, must have a weird shaped head , the terra was just awful feeling, so I think I made a good choice. AJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 Have you ordered a Flux? Cheapest I found was Winstanleys which didn't show up on Google shopping searches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 Which is ironic, because his order from them probably won't show up either. Pretty much every buying experience I've had with Winstanleys has been fraught with problems, and I've heard plenty of horror stories from other people who've used them too. If you order from them, it's probably best to do it over the phone and get them to check it's in stock then if possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostrider88 Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 Giro xen or met kaos/kaos ultimate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ9604 Posted January 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 Yeah I ordered it earlier £55.99 with free delivery from hargrove cycles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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