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PaulDate Reviewed: March 14, 2012
Strengths: Retention system, interior padding, relatively low profile, durable and economicalWeaknesses: A bit heavier than more expensive helmetsBottom Line: Have used the Echelon for year round commuting for the past two years and couldn't have been happier. The fit/ retention system works quite well, and the design of the vents does keep your head cool on a hot day. (If its blisteringly lot, squirt a little water from your H20 bottle through the vents onto your head and you can cool down rather quickly). The adjustment system is great - just push a button on either side of the plastic band at the back of your head and the band slides in or out until it fits snugly on your head. It is also durable, as I tend to adjust it outward to fit over a knit cap on winter mornings when its cold, and then adjust it back in the evenings after it has warmed up. The main reason for my love of this helmet is that it does its job. Last week I took a nasty spill when a pedestrian walked directly in front of me on my morning commute. I must have hit the pavement pretty hard, because there was a big crack in the styrofoam at the front of the helmet. My head didn't have a scratch, thanks to the protection of the Echelon. Will definitely be purchasing another.
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melissa kDate Reviewed: February 21, 2012
Strengths: comfortWeaknesses: I would get a lighter helmet for racing.Bottom Line: I thought this was a great helmet for the price, and felt comfortable with the quality I have gotten with the Specialized brand in the past. The helmet was light enough for everyday, casual use and was easy to adjust the fit. I was also happy with the look overall.
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Ramon Ortiz
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: October 5, 2011
Strengths: Fit and price point.Weaknesses: Weight.Bottom Line: I purchased this helmet as a backup and was pleasantly surprised by the fit and retention system. You can't go wrong with the price.
Favorite Ride: Riding the Back Roads
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At: Bicycle World
Similar Products Used: I own a Giro Aeon and Bell Volt and had quality issues with the Giro and fit problems with the Bell. Go figure.
Bike Setup: 2010 Cervelo R3 with Ultegra group.
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jeeper006
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: July 20, 2011
Strengths: Light- compared to my old helmet.
fit is excellent.
wicks sweat well
Weaknesses: cant really find any so far.Bottom Line: I've only had this helmet for a few hundred miles so far, but so far so good. I have a rather large odd shaped head, and my Giro Hex just wasn't cutting it for me. I felt too many pressure points, and the ratchet system was digging into my neck.
However, the echelon seems to be great so far. The retention system almost makes the helmet shell " float" around my head. if you're like me with a short neck, the echelon rear retention system works great and doesn't dig in.
Favorite Ride: right out my doorstep
Price Paid:
$65.00
Purchased At: local LBS
Similar Products Used: Giro Hex
Bell box brand helmet
Bike Setup: 2010 Specialized Alles Sport
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Blackss06
a CommuterDate Reviewed: May 22, 2011
Strengths: Price
Ease of fitting
Sweat retention
Weaknesses: WeightBottom Line: For the price, this is a great helmet, a little on the heavy side, my Large clocks in at ~360g on my park scale but in this price range, that's common. Easy to adjust, absorbs sweat excellently. I'll be keeping this for commuting but buying a higher end lighter helmet for training/racing.
Favorite Ride: Along the coast
Price Paid:
$65.00
Purchased At: CycleSports - Pensac
Similar Products Used: Cheaper helmets.
Bike Setup: Look KG386 Campy Record
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