Winter Helmet

[Jim1348]

It was about 18 degrees F last night. The helmet I typically wear, even with a balaclava, was not warm enough. I actually went home and switched to my ATV helmet!

Anyway, for those that ride in colder temperatures, what helmets to you like to wear when it is cold outside?

 

[mrgold35]

I still wear my Fox Flux helmet. I end up added a balaclava or just a skull cap depending on how chilly it is that day. I sometimes use the skull cap+balaclava below freezing temps. It can be a little chilly at first; but, I warm up pretty quick and sometimes have to pull down the balaclava or unzip my top a bit to regulate heat.

 

[JGcycle]

I wear a full face MTB helmet in colder weather, but I don't ride in temperatures much below freezing.

 

[Deacon Blues]

You guys are tough SOBs
When is gets below 6 degrees C I hop on my indoor trainer.

 

[Jim1348]

I did some poking around on-line and read that some people use snowboard helmets while riding their e-bikes.

I would like to continue using a headlamp on my e-bike rides, so I want whatever I buy to have the means to attach that.

 

[Prairie Dog]

I did some poking around on-line and read that some people use snowboard helmets while riding their e-bikes.

I would like to continue using a headlamp on my e-bike rides, so I want whatever I buy to have the means to attach that.

I’m able to switch lights from my mtb lid to a Giro snowboard helmet that I wear during colder nights. Both helmets have GoPro style mounts. The dual system that I currently use is from Outbound lighting. In the past I’ve also fitted a Cygolite Metro to either helmet but I find that OB Hangover/Trail Evo duo are unmatched in their performance.

 

[Jim1348]

It was 36° F tonight and much nicer. I wore my Carhartt Force Helmet Liner. While it was warmer than what I wore last night, I think I need to get one that is wind-resistant, first, before I switch helmets.

https://www.carhartt.com/product/A267/force-helmet-liner

 

[Mango1234]

I got this ski helmet for $55

Amazon.com

and these 1200 lumen lights for $20

Amazon.com

and attached them with velcro to my winter and summer helmets. It is very light at 6g, very bright, and I have a spare. I highly recommend them.
I wear a balaclava under either helmet The Smith snow helmet at 67cm is much smaller than my Specialized Align II Mips Helmet
helmet is at 62cm.

 

[Mango1234]

I meant 60g. That is without the band. 78g with the headband

 

[Jim1348]

I got this ski helmet for $55

Amazon.com

and these 1200 lumen lights for $20

Amazon.com

and attached them with velcro to my winter and summer helmets. It is very light at 6g, very bright, and I have a spare. I highly recommend them.
I wear a balaclava under either helmet The Smith snow helmet at 67cm is much smaller than my Specialized Align II Mips Helmet
helmet is at 62cm.

Nice combination.

 

[m@Robertson]

I wear a heavier USGI tanker balaclava when it gets really cold, and for the winter I cover over my forward facing helmet vents with painter's tape. The tape works very well despite its thinness.

 

[Jeremy McCreary]

Has anyone tried a foil hat?

Thin enough to fit under a bike helmet, windproof, excellent at recycling radiative heat losses, itself recyclable, and very effective at blocking those pesky alien mind probes.
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