Submitted by
musky
a Weekend Warrior
from Scarborough, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: January 22, 2009
Favorite Trail:
East Don
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
chainlove.com
Strengths:
Very light for a full face. Decent ventilation, and killer looks.
Weaknesses:
The only thing I don't like is the chin strap. The helmet fits great everywhere, but when I do up the chin strap, it almost chokes me it's so tight!
Bike Setup:
K2 Zed 2.0 SE, BB7's, Magura Menja, Conti Mtn Kings
Bottom Line:
I wanted a good full face to give me a little more confidence on the trail. Where I ride, there are a LOT of ladder bridges and log rides, at different heights, and right along an approx 100ft drop to a river. I never rode them in fear of falling down the valley. Now I won't say I've ridden them all now, but I have rode some, and I wouldn't have without this helmet.
It's a little on a hot side in the summer heat, but that was expected. In the cold months, it's been great for keeping my head and face warmer...an added unexpected bonus.
If I were a downhiller/freerider, I don't think I would choose this helmet, but if you're an all mountain guy, then I highly recommend it. Try finding a full carbon full face at this price point...you wont!
I'm knocking off a couple chili's overall because of the chin strap
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Submitted by
Delay1234
a Weekend Warrior
from Beaverton, OR USA Date Reviewed: November 20, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Bonzai
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
ChainLove
Strengths:
Light weight, strong, good field of vision, fits well (all relative to the size of your head), looks pretty hot (shape of helmet was better in person than it looked on the internet), lots of bling action. Awesome price on Chainlove.com. Thanks guys!
Weaknesses:
I would rather it had a "clip" for a strap rather than the pull through dual d-rings. Still works well though.
Similar Products Used:
Not used but the other helmet I tried on was the Giro Remedy. Similar fit and size.
Bike Setup:
Stock Giant Reign X2 with some sexy Specialized pedals.
Bottom Line:
Great light weight helmet that looks awesome. If you can get it from the guys/gals at chainlove.com it well worth it. I wouldn't have paid the $250 sixsixone was asking. It get five Flamin' Value Chilis thanks to chainlove.com.
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