MIPS helmet with visor?

VonLuck · 26-08-2022 3:37pm #1

Does anyone know where I might find a MIPS helmet that has a visor? I mostly will be using it for commuting and find the visor helpful with the sun, and I think they look much better. I've tried a bunch of bike stores including Cycle Superstore, Halfords, Giant, Specialized and a few smaller shops. The closest I got was Specialized, but they only had one size which was too small and said they weren't getting any more in stock.

Are they just not popular?

68 lost souls · 26-08-2022 5:05pm

As in the Giro Vanquish? Its an aeroroad helmet with Mips and a Visor. I would argue though that a helmet and sunglass would serve you better.

https://www.wiggle.co.uk/giro-vanquish-aero-helmet-mips?lang=en&curr=EUR&dest=6&sku=100455904&utm_source=google&utm_term=&utm_campaign=&utm_medium=base&gclid=CjwKCAjw3qGYBhBSEiwAcnTRLokGuqZcMatyb-PMgoPCWpPbTL5VjEA_hV5MkjCDJ3pBVSfhIzkJfxoCR14QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

magicbastarder · 26-08-2022 5:13pm

i assume she (i think VonLuck answers to she!) means a visor kinda in the sense that a baseball cap has a peak or a brim.

26-08-2022 5:52pm

Halfords do a couple of Lazer ones that are mips rated, in stock at my local. Not as cool as that Giro linked above though which I think is a cracking looking helmet.

https://www.halfords.ie/seasonal/wellbeing-essentials/commuting-essentials/lazer-compact-dlx-mips-helmet-black-adult-133830.html

Eamonnator · 26-08-2022 6:25pm

Fox Racing Mainframe Helmet (MIPS) from Chainreaction might suit. It's around 70 yoyos.

It is a MTB helmet, but still might be okay for commuting.

Since the Boards.ie change, I've been unable to link anything. Sorry.

68 lost souls · 26-08-2022 10:23pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119526285#Comment_119526285

Had considered perhaps a peak/brim was what she meant alright. POC and Bolle both have options on that.

VonLuck · 29-08-2022 12:36pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119526257#Comment_119526257

Thanks but I meant a peak, not a face visor. Strange that when they both seem to have the same terminology!

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119526285#Comment_119526285

Not sure why you assumed I was a "she" but I am not! Yes, looking for one with a peak.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119526437#Comment_119526437

I had seen similar ones, but they seem to be more specifically for mountain biking as they have additional protection with the lower part at the rear. I have a feeling these would be heavier and have less air flow. Would I be right?

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119526577#Comment_119526577

Thanks. It wouldn't be exclusively for commuting so was hoping for dual purpose when I'm going for longer weekend cycles.

MIPS helmet with visor?

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