What budget helmet do you like?

[stephenmarklay]

I need a pretty simple $50-$75 helmet for around town. What is a good choice?

[montag]

I have a Giro Foray which I've been quite happy with, and several of my friends have bought them after seeing mine. MSRP is $65 but you should be able to find one online for even less.

[AngryScientist]

depends on what fits your brain bucket the best.

whatever brand helmet you wear that fits well likely has a lower end model that fits similar.

aside from that head down to the REI in spokane there and try on a few of the budget models, i bet you find one you like.

[hummus_aquinas]

The lazer 02 has been my go-to for an inexpensive helmet. Nice fit, looks more expensive than it is.

[Bradford]

You can also check out Sierra Trading Post to see what they have. You can move up a level or two and stay in the same price range. I just bought a MIPS Bell Gauge for $99.

[Mark McM]

For an around-the-town helmet, how about a foldable helmet, like the one from Carrera?

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31DSeL8fPhL._SX450_.jpg

https://www.amazon.com/Brooks-HEJBLA02002-England-Foldable-Helmet/dp/B00PAYT7CS/ref=pd_sim_468_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01787MQMW&pd_rd_r=EJJHEJZP844K6BJE25G9&pd_rd_w=HA8hN&pd_rd_wg=idYRU&refRID=EJJHEJZP844K6BJE25G9&th=1&psc=1

[stephenmarklay]

For an around-the-town helmet, how about a foldable helmet, like the one from Carrera?

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31DSeL8fPhL._SX450_.jpg

https://www.amazon.com/Brooks-HEJBLA02002-England-Foldable-Helmet/dp/B00PAYT7CS/ref=pd_sim_468_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01787MQMW&pd_rd_r=EJJHEJZP844K6BJE25G9&pd_rd_w=HA8hN&pd_rd_wg=idYRU&refRID=EJJHEJZP844K6BJE25G9&th=1&psc=1

That is weird :)

[MagicHour]

I like my Foray too. Looks good, light and well ventilated, pads could be better but that is one of the trade offs of a cheaper model. Giro did just send me replacement pads free of charge recently which is cool.

I have a Giro Foray which I've been quite happy with, and several of my friends have bought them after seeing mine. MSRP is $65 but you should be able to find one online for even less.

[54ny77]

http://www.cotic.co.uk/flickr/8716329993_22dcba3ba3.jpg

[Black Dog]

I have a Giro Foray which I've been quite happy with, and several of my friends have bought them after seeing mine. MSRP is $65 but you should be able to find one online for even less.

Plus 2 on this. Picked up the MIPS version for about $40. Poor man's Synthe.

[MagicHour]

Yep! MIPS version likely next when it's new helmet time.
Poor man's Synthe.

[Ken Robb]

COSTCO sells decent Bell Helmets. I think they were about $30.

[Brian Cdn]

or ...

[Mark McM]

or ...

Is there a compartment to hold a spare battery for the bottom bracket motor?

[BobO]

I have a Giro Foray which I've been quite happy with, and several of my friends have bought them after seeing mine. MSRP is $65 but you should be able to find one online for even less.

Same one here, works well for me.

[stephenmarklay]

Clearly I need to check out the Foray. I went to REI today but they did not really have much selection.

[ahumblecycler]

The Giro Atmos II continues to be on clearance for $75(ish) - great helmet and thinking about grabbing another one.

[Cicli]

These are nice.
Works well for me.

[soulspinner]

http://www.cotic.co.uk/flickr/8716329993_22dcba3ba3.jpg

crossed up again........:beer: