are helmet sizes similar across companies?

anim8r · Oct 6, 2011

If I know my size in a GLX half helmet, would a Bell half-helmet of the same size fit, too?

I'm assuming it would, but I figured I should ask someone before placing an order.
I can only find GLX's around here & they're about $25 more than the Bell versions sold online. So I wanted to order a Bell if I can be reasonably sure it'll fit the same. (I gots a little peanut head)

GearNut · Oct 6, 2011

Similarly sized, yes. Exactly sized the same, no way. They are like shoes, every manufacturer is a little different.

happycheapskate · May 2, 2013

I've found bicycle helmets (pretty common stuff under $60) to be pretty closely related, and they have some room for adjustment in the headband.
If you can it's best to measure carefully with a cloth tape-measure and a helpful friend.

2door · May 2, 2013

Are you looking at motorcycle or bicycle helmets?
Here's a sizing chart from Iron Horse that might help > http://www.ironhorsehelmets.com/size-chart/
I have no idea if bicycle helmets are sized the same way but it would have to put you in the ball park.

Tom

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