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Helmet Size down or size up?

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Fabien1305
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Hey, I heard good thinks about the Giro Ledge helmet.
My issue is that my head is 55cm. The Helmet Size S range is 51-55cm and size M is 55-59cm.
What size would you recommend me. Unfortunately no local store has it.
Nov 23 2022 4:34PM
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Gourd
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I would go to a shop and get a helmet that fits your head, but if you really want the ledge, I’d probably size up and wear a hat.
Nov 23 2022 5:18PM
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albinoboy
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Fabien1305Hey, I heard good thinks about the Giro Ledge helmet.
My issue is that my head is 55cm. The Helmet Size S range is 51-55cm and size M is 55-59cm.
What size would you recommend me. Unfortunately no local store has it.


Go with the medium, I had the same issue a few years back, your head will fit but you will never be able to ride with a beanie or goggs under. Medium will just feel better and with the adjustable cranium holder it will still be snug.
Nov 23 2022 5:20PM
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Fabien1305
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THE-Albino*Go with the medium, I had the same issue a few years back, your head will fit but you will never be able to ride with a beanie or goggs under. Medium will just feel better and with the adjustable cranium holder it will still be snug.

cool thanks for your advice
Nov 23 2022 5:52PM
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Fabien1305
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GourdI would go to a shop and get a helmet that fits your head, but if you really want the ledge, I’d probably size up and wear a hat.

Yeah thats probably the smartest call but im to lazy to spend my afternoon in the city buying an overpriced helmet :D
Nov 23 2022 5:54PM
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Nickmalysh
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same as boots, you should try them in person; also order 2 and return 1;
Nov 30 2022 6:07PM
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jimbobs
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Was in your situation, right between between M and L.
M fit decently, but couldn't run anything under for warmth. Pulled the liner and could fit a thin balaclava.
L fits loose, but perfect with a beanie. Pulled the liner and run balaclava, beanie, and goggs for cold temps, just beanie no goggs for warm days. I picked the Ledge FS, it has the boa so you can clamp the helmet down nicely once everything is on, regardless of layers and/or goggs.
Size up all day imo.

**This post was edited on Nov 30th 2022 at 7:28:43pm
Nov 30 2022 7:27PM
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