Helmet with a ponytail port!!

[Tricia]

I was in a need to replace my bike helmet so I went shopping and found a great fit with a Specialized Sierra Helmet which has a ponytail port!
This may seem insignificant to some, but having hair pulling from a helmet that doesn't fit will around a pony tail is a pain.
I'm betting there are a ton of riders out there who would love this feature built into more helmets.

 

[Monique]

I was in a need to replace my bike helmet so I went shopping and found a great fit with a Specialized Sierra Helmet which has a ponytail port!
This may seem insignificant to some, but having hair pulling from a helmet that doesn't fit will around a pony tail is a pain.
I'm betting there are a ton of riders out there who would love this feature built into more helmets.
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That's an unusual vent configuration (aside from ponytail port). Is it nice and cool?

 

[Tricia]

Taking it out on its maiden voyage today. Will let you know.

Here is the link to it on Specialized's website.
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/helmets/rec-commute/womens-sierra/105244
Not terribly expensive but really comfy

 

[Monique]

Taking it out on its maiden voyage today. Will let you know.

Here is the link to it on Specialized's website.
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/helmets/rec-commute/womens-sierra/105244
Not terribly expensive but really comfy

When I have long hair, I hate having the ponytail squished against my neck to make me (more) sweaty. But a high ponytail hurts. It will be interesting to hear if this helmet threads the needle. I have some winter hats with ponytail holes - they're great!

 

[crgildart]

I want one that comes with a ponytail...Otherwise I'd have to grow a skullett

 

[AmyPJ]

I always just force my pony tail through the back of the helmet anyway

 

[Tricia]

I always just force my pony tail through the back of the helmet anyway

How in the heck do you do that??
I can't no matter how I tried. Perhaps my hair is thicker

 

[Tricia]

BTW, looking at Specialized site, they have another with MIPS
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/helmets/womens-andorra-mips/107441

 

[AmyPJ]

How in the heck do you do that??
I can't no matter how I tried. Perhaps my hair is thicker

I don't know. I just do. Your hair might be thicker, or my helmets have always just allowed me to.

 

[crgildart]

Hannah Kearney Solution?

 

[Karen_skier2.0]

^^ You beat me to it!

 

[Philpug]

Hannah Kearney Solution?

@coskigirl wears her's this way too.

 

[SBrown]

Doesn't work unless you are wearing goggles, though. (I think? That's always how I thought it was done....)

 

[Blue Streak]

I always just force my pony tail through the back of the helmet anyway

Me too.

 

[coskigirl]

@coskigirl wears her's this way too.

I did many years ago but haven't since I cut my hair off in 2010.

 

[cantunamunch]

I want one that comes with a ponytail...Otherwise I'd have to grow a skullett

Well you'll have plenty of options when you do. E.g. LAZER

 

[cantunamunch]

Or one of my favourites from Giro the air attack:

 

[Monique]

Or one of my favourites from Giro the air attack:
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Those both push your ponytail down onto the nape of your neck, which is really gross with all the sweat.

 

[cantunamunch]

Wot? The nape of her neck is 3 inches below the scrunchie?

Notice that the webbing hugging the occipital bone on the Lazer goes more than an inch below the ponytail.

 

[Monique]

Wot? The nape of her neck is 3 inches below the scrunchie?

Notice that the webbing hugging the occipital bone on the Lazer goes more than an inch below the ponytail.

Okay, fair enough. Mine would slide down, though. I'm currently in a short hair phase, though, so *phew*