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senortorero
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: June 8, 2010
Strengths: Comfortable retension system; easy to adjust rentesion system; cycling hats fit well under it; looks/styleWeaknesses: Ventilation; weight; cannot place glasses in helmet; only 2 sizesBottom Line: Bought this to replace my Bell Sweep which served me well for years. My LBS didn't carry Bell/Giro so my options were Specialized or Lazer (available through special order at almost any bike shop since they are distributed by QBP). I didn't like the look of the Specialized so I went with the Lazer Genesis. The retention system interested me, as my only complaint about the Bell was that occationally sweat would drip from my head going up against the helmet. The Lazer's retension system is very comfortable, it wraps around your head like a sweatband. It's very easy to adjust since it only takes a turn of the roller on the top of the helment. A side plus is that hats do not conflict with the fit. My main complaint about the helmet is the ventilation and the weight. The channels do not seem to be very deep and the ventilation along the side of the head is poor. My Bell was noticably lighter. Since the ventilation is poor I often have to remove my glasses when climbing, however, they do not fit in the vents so I have to put them in my pockets which is a bit annoying. I wear a size medium in Bell and got the Lazer in a L/XL, which is what the size chart said for my head circumference. The L/Xl might have been a bit too large. At first the helmet felt like a bobblehead, but after a while I got used to it and it feels fine. All in all I wish I had stuck with Bell which fit my head well and had great ventilation or gone with the Specialized which I hear has great ventilation.
Similar Products Used: Bell Sweep
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Dargo200
a Commuter
from Date Reviewed: March 19, 2010
Strengths: Fit system is great, comfortable & easy to set up.Weaknesses: Chin straps maybe a problem for people with odd shaped heads (like me).Bottom Line: All in all a great helmet. Looks awesome & it fits around the head remarkably well. The only thing that I disliked (and it's only a small dislike) was the chin straps. For the price I paid I would have expected the strapping to have fit a little better under the ears but I'm sure that with some more wearing in it will no longer be a problem.
Favorite Ride: when I'm in Saddle
Price Paid:
$365.00
Purchased At: Bikeshop of castle h
Similar Products Used: Lazer o2, Lazer Blade & Blade 2's
Bike Setup: 2010 Giant Defy Alliance 0 with shimano 105 group set.
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Tim
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: July 15, 2009
Strengths: Fit, StylingWeaknesses: Hard to findBottom Line: I recently bought the Lazer Genesis RD "Team" in red and white after thoroughly researching all the comparable options (Giro Atmos, Louis Garneau Exo-Nerv, etc). What drew me to the Genesis were three things: its shape (it's the least bulbous of the leading helmets); the Rollsys system (this truly is a major advantage); and the styling (in every respect, this helmet screams sleek). So far, I've used it a half dozen times and I've been very pleased. I have an exceptionally large head (7 3/4 inches) and the L/XL helmet, the larger of the two options (it also comes in S/M) fits like a glove. If you're looking for a great alternative to Giro, and you're not intimidated by sleek, eye-catching Euro styling (not to mention an A+ fit) this could be the helmet for you.
Favorite Ride: North County Trail, NY
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$149.00
Purchased At: Competitive Cyclist
Similar Products Used: Giro Atmos, Louis Garneau Exo-Nerv
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jpdigital
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: December 26, 2008
Strengths: Fit system feels amazingWeaknesses: Vents may not allow you to fit your sunglassses in the helmet (if that's important to you, the the feel of the fit make it irrelavant)Bottom Line: Looks great IMO. Fits & looks nice & close to the head. Increadible fit system wraps around your head w/ no pressure points. Plus is easy to adjust on-the-go.
Similar Products Used: Giros & Bells
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seeborough
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: August 15, 2008
Strengths: Fit, price, sleek looks.Weaknesses: noneBottom Line: Excellent helmet. After being on the 'Giro crash 'n upgrade program' from the early Pneumo to the late Atmos days, I wanted something different. No regrets. Breezy, superior fit and much more streamlines looking than the Giro mushrooms. Slightly higher weight is a non issue.
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$130.00
Similar Products Used: Pneumo, Atmos, various GT and Specialized models
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