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jason
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: September 15, 2011
Bottom Line: This helmet saved my life, no question I would be dead. This is direct impact with the road at 52 mph, coming down the fastest section of Independence Pass in Aspen (no joke; witnesses saw me hit directly on my right-side forehead in the first bounce). Comparing the damaged side with the other clean side, the foam compressed about 60-70% before the entire shell failed. I've been wearing Giro helmets for at least 15 years and am now shopping for a new one. My take on the 3 Giro's: it's worth mentioning that the Aeon is substantially thicker at the front and a bit thicker at the forehead sides, so I assume it would take even MORE compression before it would collapse. Looks larger and a little more mushroom head effect because of the added material - but its also a bit lighter. The Prolight is sized very differently; a medium Prolight fits tighter than a SMALL in any of their other models. All of them are great, but for me I'm getting another Atmos because it has much better venting than a Prolight and is noticeably smaller, more compact profile than the new Aeon.
Favorite Ride: Independence Pass
Price Paid:
$180.00
Purchased At: LBS
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Sadlebred
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: April 28, 2009
Strengths: light, great ventilation, comes with a cool carrying caseWeaknesses: Light colors get dirty quicklyBottom Line: I have been using my Giro Atmos for 2 years. It is the lightest, best fitting helmet I have ever used. I have no complaints.
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$130.00
Purchased At: Local Bike Shop
Similar Products Used: LAS helmets, Lazer helmets.
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jovecana
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: July 30, 2008
Strengths: Very breezy and light. If it wasn't for the safety endorsements, I'd have to wonder if it's actually effective as a helmet, but of course it is! Also, it looks pretty trick.Weaknesses: I find the locking mechanism a little chintzy for the price. I ended up buying a Bell Ghisallo, which matches the Atmos on everything, and still has a better locking mechanism. It's more durable, and has a more positive actuation compared to the Atmos. Also, the Bell came with two sets of replacement pads, and they're washable.Bottom Line: Overall very good in almost all the areas that matter to me (ventilation, weight, looks). Could do better on the fit, but I suppose that's a personal choice.
Given to my wife after settling on a Bell Ghisallo.
Price Paid:
$149.00
Purchased At: my LBS (CycleMotive
Similar Products Used: Bell Ghisallo, Bell Sweep. Specialized Decibel.
Bike Setup: custom built: Giant TCR C1 frame. All Ultegra, except for a Dura Ace cassette. Easton Tempest II Carbon wheels. FSA carbon wing bar and stem. Giant carbon seatpost. Specialized Alias saddle. Look Keo Sprint pedals.
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leonrice
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: June 24, 2008
Strengths: Great ventilation
Great fit
LightWeaknesses: NoneBottom Line: Just purchased this helmet last weekend. Wore this helmet 3 times, one ride being a century on Sunday. Awesome ventilation compared to my Bell. The fit is perfect. The helmet is also very light and very cool looking.
Favorite Ride: Any
Price Paid:
$145.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Bell Sweep R
Bell Furio
Bike Setup: 2008 Trek Madone 5.2
Full Ultegra SL
Mavic Ksyrium Elite Wheels
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pavement junkie
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: June 5, 2008
Strengths: Good air flow,good looks and very lightWeaknesses: The only one is its a little too vented on a rainy dayBottom Line: This was love at first try for me,I purchased it on a ninety degree day and was greatful for the many vent holes.
Favorite Ride: The longest one I can fir into my schedule
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At: REI
Similar Products Used: None
Bike Setup: 6.5 Madone,full Dura Ace
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