[dw]

Hey guys, I wear a 6 7/8 or so hat. I hear that the TLD MOTOCROSS helmets fit a little snug. I wore an MTB one that Seplavy had and it crushed my jaw so much that I had a headache.

Do these helmets run small? Any sizing recommendations? There are lots of options, I just wonder if I should follow their sizing guidelines or go bigger.

Any help/ guidance is appreciated

Thanks

Dave

 

[RhinofromWA]

The BEST way to do it is to try one on in person. I wouldn't go from a TLD MTB helmet for reference. A helmet is such a personal fit thing....definately go search out ones to try on first.

 

[dw]

Originally posted by Acadian
doesn't Heikki wear one?

trying to get him on the phone!

 

[dw]

Originally posted by RhinofromWA
The BEST way to do it is to try one on in person. I wouldn't go from a TLD MTB helmet for reference. A helmet is such a personal fit thing....definately go search out ones to try on first.

I know man, but I live on an island, and Im not leaving until WV, so I dont have that luxury... Hoping my peeps can help.

 

[dw]

Originally posted by stoney98
don;'t tell me you went all yuppie on us and moved to nantucket....

hahahahah NOOOO. Come on man, Nantucket! ??! Then Id REALLY be out there!

Actually, I just got an accepted offer on a house in E-town, MV, so this looks like it could become permanent!

dw

 

[Jeremy R]

Originally posted by dw
I know man, but I live on an island, and Im not leaving until WV, so I dont have that luxury... Hoping my peeps can help.

Aw crap, you are not coming to the US Open?
Oh well, see ya at Snowshoe.
Look for me, I will be the wet and muddy one!

 

[James | Go-Ride]

I've been pretty comfortable in mine. I wear a Large in every helmet I try on and the TLD is no exception. The face mask does sit a little close to my mouth, but I wear a Vigor helmet for DH and their face mask is like a mile long. I guess the lids do fit a little snug at first but my pads seem to have packed out a tiny bike in the month I've had the helmet.

 

[Leethal]

They run tight, I could not get the Large on but my noggin is huge.

Not leaving until WV you mean this weekend or for Norba?

 

[dw]

Originally posted by Jeremy R
Aw crap, you are not coming to the US Open?
Oh well, see ya at Snowshoe.
Look for me, I will be the wet and muddy one!

I wish I was going to the USOPEN. Its my brother's wedding next weekend. Cant miss that!

See you at WV for sure man. I also will be the muddy one!



Thanks for the info James and Leethal

 

[dw]

Originally posted by Leethal
They run tight, I could not get the Large on but my noggin is huge.

Not leaving until WV you mean this weekend or for Norba?

What is your fitted hat size? (or dia around head at hat line)?

dw

 

[James]

You need a huge helmet to fit around that freakish brain of yours!
I guess that's what you get for being born on 3-Mile Island...no wonder you like islands so much...

J@G

 

[dw]

Winchester, what a smote. !



haha

dw

 

[mcA896]

edgartown eh? where u comin from?

 

[James]

Originally posted by dw
Winchester, what a smote. !



haha

dw

Don't smote me your smoter!
I'll get the vodka and Bac'n Bits out!

 

[dw]

Originally posted by mcA896
edgartown eh? where u comin from?

Well used to live in Boston for 10 years, now I'm here (Edgartown). Renting now, but Ill be moving into my house soon.

dw

 

[dw]

Originally posted by James@Giant
Don't smote me your smoter!
I'll get the vodka and Bac'n Bits out!

mmmmmmmmm tasty!

 

[mcA896]

Originally posted by dw
Well used to live in Boston for 10 years, now I'm here (Edgartown). Renting now, but Ill be moving into my house soon.

dw

cool. im in Harwich.

 

[Wallstreetbiker]

Dave, we've got the same hat size and I just bought the small TLD SE moto helmet. I've worn it for two full days. At first it was pretty tight around my cheeks, but now it just fits snug. The full face does sit a little closer to your face than some helmets, but I think it helps give you great visibility. Another nice thing about the helmet is that, even as a small, a full sized goggle fits no problem and stays put (at least my Smiths do, and I think they are about the same as any other full size goggles).

So far I think it's the best helmet that I've owned (compared to Bell, HJC and Fox - all moto). Really light, stays pretty cool, excellent visibility and looks awesome. PM me if you have any questions.

 

[Dreyzar]

Originally posted by Wallstreetbiker
Dave, we've got the same hat size and I just bought the small TLD SE moto helmet. I've worn it for two full days. At first it was pretty tight around my cheeks, but now it just fits snug. The full face does sit a little closer to your face than some helmets, but I think it helps give you great visibility.

Ha, that's funny. I also just got a small, thought it was too tight at first, wore it for two rides and now its perfect.
I used the chart at the bottom of this page to figure out my size: http://troyleedesigns.com/products/helmets/se/web.htm
Like I said, when I first tried it on, I immediately thought of swapping it out for a medium, but all it is is that the cheek pads run a little thick at first. Once they pack down a bit, it's all good.

 

[heikkihall]

dave ive been trying to call you all day but weve been in no mans land as far as cell phone service goes since about 4 am this morning.

I got the Large Moto Helmet. I wore the M/L D2 and when I first got the Moto Helmet it fit pretty bad. Within about 5 minutes the foam reshaped a touch and now if fits exactly like my D2 (which was awesome) I dont remember the D2 being uncomfortable when I first put it on though? I have a somewhat odd shaped head and the way the padding was arranged it just felt alittle wierd. It now fits perfectly snug and feels awesome!