Triple Eight Gotham

Hard to know if this is the "perfect" bike helmet or not. But I can say, I tried several (some less expensive, some more expensive) before settling on this one.Requirements:1) I didn't want to spend a fortune, as I am more of an occasional rider, and couldn't justify spending too much. I was looking for options under $60. So, that limited my choices quite a bit.2) I wanted something of quality that was sturdy and well made. It is an insurance policy for your brain, after all. And if you are going to pay more than $25 for the standard department store helmet, you also want it to last a while.3) I wanted something that fit securely without too much effort (i.e. right out of the box without adding extra padding).4) I wanted something that was comfortable.5) I wanted a "commuter" or "skate style" helmet.6) Most importantly…it had to look good! I know how I am. I wouldn't want to wear it if it was ugly.This helmet met all 6 requirements. I tried some lower end options without the adjustable dial, but they just didn't feel right. The custom sizing dial on this helmet works really well, and makes getting a snug (yet comfortable) fit really easy. It does weigh a little more than some others, but not enough to be an issue.If you are looking for a decent looking and fitting helmet for under $60, I would definitely recommend it.

I serched for a long time for the perfect bike AND skate certified helmet, and this was the one I chose. I tried a few on at my local stores and just didn't like their "standard feel". I took a chance with this after reading a lot of reviews. I'm very happy with this Triple Eight Gotham helmet. I do A LOT of skating as well and this is perfect. Very comfortable. It stays in proper position without being too tight. It truly is a perfect fit for my 22.5 inch brain container (my head ha ha). My friend got his Bell certified helmet from walmrt and now he wants one like mine. The bell is ok, but I love this Triple8 Gotham...The extra few bucks was well worth it. It is a tiny bit heavier than my friends helmet however the construction is top notch quality. It has a triple 8 logo that you turn on the back of the helmet that tightens or loosens the fit, great design, I simply love it. It's comfortable, I got an extra set of sweat saver liners, it's fantastic quality construction, and bonus it's a perfect match for my new beach cruiser bike (also purchased here on amazon). I uploaded a couple of pics, take a look.

Love this helmet. I've never skated before but am trying to learn how to ride a long board. Decided that my regular bike helmet probably wasn't the best protection. Great value for this helmet, comfortable, light, and hopefully never have to learn how well it protects my noggin - but it fits great and covers my entire head.Some other reviews commented that the lock mechanism at the back of the head interferes with collars, but even wearing a hoodie I had no touching of the back of the helmet to my sweater. Perhaps that reviewer had the helmet pushed back very far? I have the SM helmet and am a petite woman, so it really does cover my whole head. No troubles and I love the fit in the back. I'm using the extra padding (included) to make it a tighter fit. Great helmet. Oh, and great color. :)

My original review: This helmet is difficult to review. For the price, I cannot complain...I like it better than 2 other 100 dollar helmets that I had.What I like about the Gotham helmet is that it looks like it would offer real protection in a crash (it did), and I like the way it looks, too. It is a great cold weather helmet, as all the foam, combined with little ventilation keeps the head warm. Frankly, I won't be wearing this helmet when the temp climbs above 70 degrees or so. Really, there is not much ventilation. Great in Oregon's cold rainy winter, but not so much in summer.Also, the twist tensioner adjustment in the back is cheap and poorly designed. It is bulky and will rub on the collar of a jacket. Every time I turned my head to the right, it would actually turn the knob and loosen up.I pulled the whole system out (pops out with little plastic grommets and can be replaced) then I used the thicker foam pads that came with the helmet...now the helmet fits my large head perfectly. But this will not work for everyone.I would give the helmet 4 stars as it is now, for myself. But I can only give it 3 stars overall, taking into the consideration the poor execution of the rear tension knob.proslooks great, the cream color is classy, understated, and still very visible at nightgood thick foam protectioncomfortable (if you can make it fit your head)I like the little details like the brown leather on the chin strap, and the red buckle.good priceconstoo hot in summeralmost useless rear tension knob (better to take the whole thing out and just use the thick pads and tighten chin strap)UPDATE: (1-24-18) upped my rating to 4 stars despite its flaws. This is the only helmet I have ever had that I don't hate wearing... and any helmet that i hate wearing is a danger, because it distracts and annoys while I am riding, and eventually I will stop wearing it altogether. But this Triple Eight Gotham I don't mind putting on religiously before each and every ride. Again, I see this as a cool weather helmet, but it is keeping my head warm and dry in the cold Oregon rain. Might have to find something else for summer.

Fits well, looks nice and is comfortable but the screw in the back with which the helmet is adjusted to fit ones head is so massive that it catches your collar and loosens by itself.

No doy 5 estrellas al casco triple 8 porque echo en falta una protección para el cuello como tienen otros cascos en el cierre. Además el cierre es el clásico de pinzas y no lo veo propio de un casco de este precio. Echo en falta un sistema más seguro como el de cremallera.Pero por lo demás, materiales de calidad y ajusta muy bien. Pedí una talla S/M y no se me mueve(soy delgado). Tiene la típica ruedecita trasera para ajuste al cráneo, lo cual se agradece aunque he leído que suele estropearse enseguida. A mi en mi caso como me está justo no me va a hacer falta usarla.

Ich habe den Helm bestellt, weil er mir optisch gut gefiel. Einmal aufgesetzt verwandelt sich mein Kopf jedoch in die Größe einer Wassermelone. Er sah riesig aus, trotzdem war der Helm merklich eng und hat an mehreren Stellen gedrückt. Es mag an meiner Kopfform liegen oder am Helm, mir passt er nicht.

I bought this helmet for both my young boys so that they had a proper scooter helmet. This product stood out from the others (a lot of helmets I see children wearing just don't fit or sit correctly) which I'd research last year when buying skateboards but at that point I couldn't find them in the UK.As another reviewer pointed out the adjustment at the back of this helmet provides a nice and customed fitting for each user. It also includes additional padding, which I haven't had to use for my boys (ages 5 and 7) given the adjustment mechanism. Great helmet - and most important, its a safe well fitted helmet which has already been used (and tested) for scooting, skateboarding and cycling.

Habe vorher mehrere Helme zur Auswahl bestellt bzw. im Geschäft ausprobiert, von günstiger bis sehr teuer. Insgesamt ca. 6 verschiedene Marken. Dieser Helm liegt in der mittleren Preiskategorie und ich muss sagen,trotzdem er am Hinterkopf nicht zu verstellen ist, passt er wie angegossen. Er drückt nicht ist superleicht und trägt nicht so auf wie andere Helme (man sieht nicht unbedingt aus wie "Lord Helmchen")Klare Kaufempfehlung