Author Topic: Best Helmet for Glasses Wearer ? (Read 5792 times)

Jdalt · « **on:** 12 January 2014, 07:34:41 pm »

As the title suggests, what is the best helmet for a glasses wearer.

Since getting back on a bike after a long time I bought a helmet which in hindsight is not the best one for me and I find it quite a pain and awkward getting my glasses on and off. Then after getting them on they never seem to sit right.

So I have been looking at alternative helmets to make life a little easier.

I quite like the look of the Shark Evoline 3 range (below) but am open to suggestions.

Any advice from glasses wearers would be useful and appreciated.

fazersharp · « **Reply #1 on:** 12 January 2014, 07:48:50 pm »

I would do it the other way around.
I go my specks on lind and tried loads with my current helmet
see here for a glasses thread
http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,9368.msg94323.html#msg94323

mickvp · « **Reply #2 on:** 12 January 2014, 07:57:42 pm »

the shark evoline range is nice, but its quite heavy as helmets go. can end up with a sore neck after a day with it on.

for a little more a schuberth C2/C3 could be bought, both can be had cheap now the C3 Pro has superceded them.

fazersharp · « **Reply #3 on:** 12 January 2014, 08:14:35 pm »

I've never noticed how heavy mine is until someone commented how heavy it was and said "here heres mine" and yes mine is heavy (don't notice ) mind you I only weigh 9 1/2 stone and I think the heavy helmet is the only thing stopping me from being blown off the back !

mr self destruct · « **Reply #4 on:** 12 January 2014, 08:38:17 pm »

I agree with getting the glasses to suit the helmet. I have a pair of Quiksilver QO3660. Large lenses, very light frame and straight arms. Perfect!

Punkstig · « **Reply #5 on:** 12 January 2014, 08:50:59 pm »

Several helmets have cut away sections in the foam padding to accommodate glass arms.
The scorpion flip front does as well as the shoei flip front, there will be others!

fazersharp · « **Reply #6 on:** 12 January 2014, 09:26:25 pm »

Quote from: Punkstig on 12 January 2014, 08:50:59 pm

Several helmets have cut away sections in the foam padding to accommodate glass arms.

Yep thats all well and good but if the arms are too long where they hook around your ear -- the sides are ok but the end of the arms hit the back of the helmet and then they dont sit right on your face

Punkstig · « **Reply #7 on:** 12 January 2014, 09:37:51 pm »

Quote from: fazersharp on 12 January 2014, 09:26:25 pm

Quote from: Punkstig on 12 January 2014, 08:50:59 pm
Several helmets have cut away sections in the foam padding to accommodate glass arms.
Yep thats all well and good but if the arms are too long where they hook around your ear -- the sides are ok but the end of the arms hit the back of the helmet and then they dont sit right on your face

Then you have badly fitting glasses, either purchased on the internet or mis sold by a salesperson who only cares about their bonus!

fazersharp · « **Reply #8 on:** 12 January 2014, 10:00:43 pm »

I had glasses that did this - UNTILL i got them off the net that came with arm length options in mm

Gary · « **Reply #9 on:** 12 January 2014, 11:15:52 pm »

What about contact lenses? I wear glasses a lot and when on the bike I have lenses on. They dont steam up nor do they intrude with the comfort of the lid being on.

seangee · « **Reply #10 on:** 13 January 2014, 09:59:55 am »

Been using Shoeis with specs for years. Currently GT Air and before that Qwest.

Never had any problems.

Fraser · « **Reply #11 on:** 13 January 2014, 05:59:50 pm »

Arai have the cutouts for the arms, expensive but sooooooo comfy .

wezdavo · « **Reply #12 on:** 13 January 2014, 06:07:04 pm »

The shark helmets nearly all come with a drop down dark visor, problem is it sits very close to your face and was unusable with my glegs, which don't have big frames...

I went for the AVG Horizon which also has one of those drop down dark visors, no probs at all with glegs, great helmet

Another good thing is the large chin guard which is extremely well vented so my breath doesn't fog up my glegs...

NorthWestern · « **Reply #13 on:** 13 January 2014, 07:36:31 pm »

I have a nitro vx1200 and it was fine with my specs. As with everything though YMMV. I got contact lenses after doing the first days training as glasses are a pain when constantly removing a helmet. So much better

pilgo · « **Reply #14 on:** 13 January 2014, 08:21:51 pm »

Arai rebel.

quite simply the best helmet ive ever had as far as putting me bins on with!!

unfazed · « **Reply #15 on:** 13 January 2014, 08:30:04 pm »

Shark Vision R and Speed R helmets have a small removeable piece to allow the easy wearing of glasses

helen · « **Reply #16 on:** 13 January 2014, 09:19:10 pm »

With a bit of wiggling about I've always managed to get mine to fit - whatever the helmet

Sharks are good, although HJC was better. Sunglasses are the biggest issue - some styles just aren't comfortable with helmets.

Davebo · « **Reply #17 on:** 14 January 2014, 09:52:43 pm »

Quote from: unfazed on 13 January 2014, 08:30:04 pm

Shark Vision R and Speed R helmets have a small removeable piece to allow the easy wearing of glasses

Yes they do indeed. My Speed R is perfectly usable with glasses for when I can't be @rsed putting contacts in and the flip down sun visor is perfect for me. However, ...

Buy the best fitting helmet , then worry about glasses.

Jdalt · « **Reply #18 on:** 14 January 2014, 11:45:47 pm »

Thanks for all the advice.

I will bear it in mind when I go to buy a new helmet. There are a few more options that I will be looking at after the responses here.
I do occasionally wear contact lenses but unfortunately end up with sore eyes so will be sticking with the glasses I think.

fazersharp · « **Reply #19 on:** 16 January 2014, 02:04:10 pm »

Glasse are an arse indeed but at least I can ride with my visor open without risk of getting a pidgin in my eye

rayburn600 · « **Reply #20 on:** 17 January 2014, 05:14:34 pm »

Well I pushed the boat out and got a Shuberth C3 Pro.

Wow. Glasses no probs.
Of course its a Flip up, built in sun visor, pinlock, & boy is it quiet.

mickvp · « **Reply #21 on:** 17 January 2014, 07:26:13 pm »

The C3 Pro is a lovely helmet. eye watering price though.

rayburn600 · « **Reply #22 on:** 17 January 2014, 08:49:31 pm »

Quote " The C3 Pro is a lovely helmet. eye watering price though"

Yes sure was @ £349

Should last at least 5 years.

mickvp · « **Reply #23 on:** 17 January 2014, 09:04:18 pm »

£349 is quite a good price actually. Last time I looked they were almost £500!!

Hamos · « **Reply #24 on:** 18 January 2014, 08:58:22 pm »

shoei XR1100, Ive had 2 of these with glasses. They have a small area recessed to allow the glasses arms to fit. Updated model due out this year so may pick up some bargins.