I've been admiring Sawako Furuno bicycle helmets for some time but there are no local retailers who sell them. There are plenty of online retailers but I hesitated to purchase one sight unseen and without trying it on. They come in one size to fit a head circumference between 54 and 58 cm. My head circumference measured at about 55 cm so I figured it should be ok.
icargobike had the best price and the "Ran" model I liked (although I also contemplated getting the Sakura from Cyclechic) so I placed my order. Here it is:
Rear view with size-adjusting dial, which I apparently need to straighten out:
Inside view with foam inserts:
It also came with a dustbag:
I love the concept of this helmet - stylish, functional, and unique. But the problem is it looks effing huge on me! Sure, it fits, but I feel kind of ridiculous wearing it. Before I purchased, I saw all sorts of pictures of other petite Asian cyclists wearing them and they looked fine so I thought I'd fit right in. Maybe I'm being too self-conscious and it's not as bad as I think but I'm still debating whether I'll keep it. Regardless, I should probably just suck it up and know that my noggin is protected.
I had the same problem awhile back. I had ordered a Yakkay helmet in the smallest size, and even though it felt like it fit it looked enormous on my head! Enough so that I returned it. For something that was supposed to give the impression that you're not wearing a helmet it looked more liked I was wearing a helmet with another hat on it. Which is exactly the case, so I guess I shouldn't have been so surprised. :)
ReplyDeleteAmy - I did have a look at the Yakkays and decided against them for the very reasons you outlined. At least this one just looks like a huge helmet, not a huge helmet with a hat cover. Nobody's being fooled by that stuff.
ReplyDeleteIn any case, I don't think it's returnable or even worth returning, after shipping costs are factored in. I'll just put up with having a giant looking head!
So now that you've had it for a few weeks, how do you like it? I'm thinking of getting one.
ReplyDeleteTo be honest - I haven't worn it on a ride yet! I'm terrible. I have a Nutcase helmet that I've been using instead as it looks less gigantic on me.
ReplyDeleteI want to love it - it's so pretty. I'm still thinking it over but I might decide to sell it to someone who would appreciate it more!