I have one for mildly hot temperature. If it gets cold I put something below it that covers my ears, like a thin beanie or a type of Balaclava made for biking for really cold temperatures. If its too hot, I just suffer.
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If it's too hot, a helmet's not going to do much.
+1 for layers. There's no reason to have more than one helmet, just add layers.
I mean I could buy a helmet with more holes or without thick padding inside for it to be cooler, and add more layers if I get too cold.
You could, I just personally don't see the point. I ride in somewhat extreme temps (-15F to 100F), and honestly, the helmet isn't even a consideration. Then again, I'm just a commuter, so maybe there's a reason to bother for competitions or something.
I have an older helmet that I'm still using but would definitely get a MIPs helmet now if I were buying one. During the cold months, I just wear the same helmet with a neck gaiter. A scarf also suffices if I'm feeling European that morning.
You'll want some really warm gloves too if you're going to be riding out in the cold.
Those bar mittens are killer too.
That's a specific brand. The generic item is called a pogie.
I know that skiing and snowboarding helmets exist, whether they are up to your standards is another thing. As for hot weather most cycling helmets with something like those sweat wicking cloth tubes are good.
This, I use a normal helmet in summer and my skihelmet in winter (although I originally got it for skiing).
Honestly just need to find one that fits YOU and is safe.
I got a Bontrager Spectre Wavecell because it felt the best on my head from all the helmets I tried and the tech is safe (MIPS is also very good).
I wear it from -15°C to +30°C and it's good for me. The helmet is not the problem outside this range, it's just generally too hot/cold, it isn't the top of my head that gets way too hot/cold. As long as you don't get an aero helmet I think you won't have any temperature problems.
Maybe you’ve already made a decision on this but in general I run one helmet that tests well on the Virginia tech tests https://www.helmet.beam.vt.edu/bicycle-helmet-ratings.html
Then I use a buff/hat under the helmet on colder days. This is usually good for me down to freezing temps, generally I don’t ride much below that since I don’t have studded tires at the moment.
Road or MtB helmets? What are you looking for what kind of riding Make sure your helmet has mips or similiar
I am a bike commuter, more road helmets I guess.
I wear one helmet and wear a thin hat under it to help with the wind in the colder months. I understand helmet covers exist to do something similar.