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Apr 15, 2013 | 10:12 PM

Vic Bronco

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Helmet Shrinkage

So I went out for a couple rides over the last few days and was surprised to discover that my 3/4 helmet that I've had for the past 3 seasons now pinches the hell out of my forehead and leaves me with a throbbing headache after a couple hours of riding. This is strange because up until the end of last season it fit great and I could wear it for hours with no problems. I don't have more hair than I did last year and I'm pretty sure my head hasn't changed it's shape in a few months over the winter, so the only other option would be the helmet changed, although I can't really see what would have caused this, it wasn't heated or frozen and wasn't in the sun or anything. I guess it's just one of those things.

Anyway looks like I'm going to have to look for a new helmet, I'm interested in the Nolan N-43E Trilogy, there are plenty online, but I hate buying without trying it on first, anyone know of any dealers that carry them in the Buffalo/Niagara Falls area?

Apr 15, 2013 | 10:21 PM

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Apr 15, 2013 | 10:30 PM

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Apr 16, 2013 | 12:21 AM

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Apr 16, 2013 | 03:47 AM

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Apr 16, 2013 | 05:57 AM

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Sinuses.........................Same thing happens to me in the spring. Once the weather evens out, all is good........

Apr 16, 2013 | 06:07 AM

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Apr 16, 2013 | 07:04 AM

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Both my old 3/4 helmets got bigger inside as the padding flattened down, think your head must be getting bigger unless you've pick up the wrong helmet somewhere.