Description Getting serious air takes on a whole new meaning. Racers and rec riders alike will appreciate the 17 air-gobbling vents, the adjustable GPS custom fit system, and the sleek profile. Fusion In-Mold Mic...
Summary: The straps can be very uncomfortable for me, especially over my ears. I bought it a little larger than my head so I can fit a cap on in the winter. Sweat pads fall off way too easily. Stays Cool when it's hot. Better than my previous $30 bell el cheapo. yes, it's a little dorky looking, I had a kona ironman helmet that was much dorkier and I returned it based on dorkiness to buy this. For $50, it's a decent deal. If you want better, you had better be prepared to spend a lot more. Hate to sound so negative. Guess I just don't want to wear a helmet.
Strengths: cool when it's hot
about as good as you'll find for $50
i have seen dorkier helmets
i like the pretty blue
Weaknesses: straps irritate my delicate ears
mushroom head
sweat pads don't stay on
Similar Products Used: bell $30 cheapo
ironman
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Bike Setup: Guerciotti with Dura Ace, Guru with Campy Chorus
Summary: First, I have to say that this helmet has saved me from a potentially serious head injury when I crashed after hitting a deer on a morning ride. Overall, the helmet fit my head well, is comfortable, and relatively lightweight. I did find that the pads were a bit thin and are easily saturated with sweat. Because I sweat a lot, it doesn't take long for sweat to start dripping onto my glasses, or worse, into my eyes during a ride. This never happened with my other helmets. I think this is because of a couple of things - thin pads with minimal padding to absorb sweat, and the arrangement of the pads themselves on the helmet liner which I believe leads to this problem. It's gotten so bad that I have to wear a headband or a "headsweat" cap to keep the sweat from rolling onto my glasses during a ride.
Strengths: Comfort, fit, weight, and it works!
Weaknesses: Thin pads, and pad layout/arrangement which I believe leads to sweat dripping onto your glasses and eyes.
Similar Products Used: Bell, Giro
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Bike Setup: 4 bikes, all custom build steel frames from Banani. Campy Record, Centaur and various older campy etc.
Summary: Fits to my head with good airflow. Been using it for comuting and racing for about 4 years in temperatures from ca.
-5 to 35 degrees (Celsious) Using it 5 days a week for 4 years.
Strengths: Relative cheap compared to performance, light, fine airflow, very easy to adjust while riding. Straps and mecs. work perfect after 4 years.
Weaknesses: Inner helmet cracked up after 4 years.
Similar Products Used: Had a Giro before, but it was hopeless hot in summer.
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Favorite Ride: open road, no cars with a couple of nice climbs
Bike Setup: Litespeed Firenze and Lemond Croix de Fer, both Ultegra
Summary: Have had this for a while and only writing a review now because it saved my skull from serious injury. Hit some gravel making a turn a little too fast and went down, sliding until my skid was stopped by a boulder square against my head. The helmet cracked both inside and out, by my head was only slightly bruised from the impact. Didn't pass out, or even have a concussion. I always thought the helmet was a terrific steal at the price. Comfortable and snug. Always looked to me like any helmet costing 2 or 3 times as much. And it did its job to a tee.
Strengths: looks good, fits good, and protects as it should, all at a great price
Weaknesses: seems like the color selection at performance and nashbar are limited
Similar Products Used: a giro something or other, cost a bit more and didn't fit as well
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Favorite Ride: Anywhere after a good night's sleep
Bike Setup: Mostly stock Felt F5C
Summary: If the fit works for you, it might be the best helmet you can buy for less than $50.
Strengths: Fit. I can get my size 7 3/8 dome into a medium with room to spare for a cap and 4 weeks since my last haircut. And it doesn't look too much like a mushroom. Bell seems to fit more oval-shaped heads like mine better than Giro does.
Weaknesses: The GPS wheel hangs a little low in the back of the head, so when I'm down low it pushes the helmet forward and low on my brow.
Similar Products Used: Bell Image (early 90's). Hairnet. Clement cotton cap.
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