I am not a newbie and I have worn a number of helmets. I bought a new Giro Atmos helmet a few months ago and I just can't get the helmet to feel comfortable.
I should clarify, it's not the helmet it's the strap. It's actually the strap on the right side of my face. No matter what I do, I can't get it to lay flat so when I ride it digs into my face right in front of my ear.
I have tried to adjust the strap and just about every other adjustment. I tried a Specialized Prevail and that helmet felt awesome!
All heads are not equal. I can see what you are talking about but my strap doesn't really give me any issues after a few adjustments after I first got it.
I wonder if there's a way to use some Shoe Goo & glue the strap a tiny bit forward, or backward if that's the case, to the inside of the helmet. You wouldn't want to move it very far as that might effect its effectiveness in a crash. might be worth a try. If it were me I'd try it out 1st using a piece of duct tape. If it worked then I'd use the Shoe Goo. Shoe Goo is strong but completely removable.
I've got two Atmos and both are very comfortable and I've had no issues with the straps. I always take the time to adjust the straps before I take them out for a ride.
I have an Atmos. Got it a couple months ago. I have a similar issue. Does the same thing, but on the left side of my face and ear. Fiddled with every adjustment. No solution yet.
I don't know about your sizes, but mine's a medium and every part of it is comfortable on my head. It could also be the shape of your melons and not the helmet's straps.
I was able to solve that problem to my satisfaction by sliding the straps by each other. That put the Y was forward of the original position. I guess my ears are in a different place than Giro expected.
I have a different problem with the Atmos helmet. It keeps sliding forward. I guess the adjuster in the back turns loose. It's not as bad when I don't wear a headband, but that's rare because of the heat.
I've got the Atmos. I bought it after running over my Ionos in my driveway. Don't ask.
The helmet is a little awkward on my head too. The right side particularly. But the helmet is made identical from one side to the other, and my ears are CLOSE to level with each other, so it's got to be something we are doing with regard to the straps and buckle positioning. Keep tinkering with it, and so will I. Let you know if I figure something out.
Any of you feel a lot of pressure on the top of the forehead with the Atmos? I wonder if these pressure points I feel can be fixed someway: maybe heating up a spoon and trying to reshape it or adding some foam tape? Any ideas?
I've had an atmos for several years and have never been happy with the fit. I'm too cheap or I would have ditched it a long time ago. I think all heads are a little different and some helmets fit better than others.
Anyone want to toss up a youtube of how they fixed the strap problem? The helmet feels incredibly comfortable, but the straps....!!?? Help! Both sides are a bit twisted.
Steve530, what do you mean, "sliding the straps by each other"?
Ashpelham, any luck?
With a helmet this nice, there surely is a way to adjust the straps for most heads if the helmet itself fits comfortably on the noggin.
I had some ear discomfort when I got my Atmos but fiddled with the straps for the "Y" area that goes around the ears and now it's perfect.
Try moving that Y junction up, down, forward, backward to see if any combo works
I had a similar problem, but not as bad as what you describe. First, move the clip down so that the triangle the straps make around your ear is larger. Note that this will also effectively shorten the straps a tad, so you might have to let the clip at the bottom out a little.
When you put it on, make sure the straps are lying flat on either side of the helmet, slide it on your head. Then pull the back straps pretty hard and youll feel them give out a bit, but it flattens them out for me. A little tug on the front might be necessary.
I do it like this every time i put it on, and I forget its there sometimes.
I never liked the Atmos either. It was a cool looking helmet when it first came out, but when I switched to the Bell Sweep and Volt helmets those fit me like a glove. I found the front of the atmos uncomfortable and the straps cut into my ears.
New question but related. I have an Atmos helmet and love it.
The straps are now starting to run on my neck when I'm riding.
I notice that the Pro's seem to have some sort of padded strap, does anyone know what it is where you can get it, or any other solutions to stop the strap from rubbing.
Only vain solutions, I don't want to put duck tape all over it!
Apart from fiddling with the strap sot achieve a better fit, I've found that a good old repeated dose of sweat helps soften the straps eventually.
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