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John A.-J.
a Cross Country Rider
from Pickering, OntarioDate Reviewed: October 4, 2004
Strengths: Light weight
Lots of vents
Shell covers the bottom of the helmet all around
AdjustabilityWeaknesses: Retention system
VisorBottom Line: Great helmet for the price. LBS gave me a good discount on this helmet.
Looks very sleek. Not the lightest helmet that Louis Garneau has (T-Bone is the lightest) but you hardly feel it on your head. Retention system that does not pinch your head and keeps the helmet in place even with the added weight of a light. The helmet looks great and has a lot is very airy because of all the vents. Easy to put a helmet mounted light on as well because of the position of the vent holes.
The outer shell covers the helmet all the way down to the bottom to protect the foam.
The retention system is infinitely adjustable. But the velcro they used to keep the headlock in place comes off. It came off the helmet and off the retention system itself.
Crazy glue and a bit of sewing kept all of this in place. The visor is very cheap as well. Again had problems with the velcro used to keep the helmet in place. The little piece in front fell off and was never found again.
Saved my head from stitches or maybe worse after I took a header on some rocks. I was able to roll it off but my helmet took the brunt of the force and I've got a couple of good sized dents on it now.
Unfortunately Louis Garneau does not make the Bikini V anymore. I'll stick with them but try the T-Bone (actually a bit cheaper and lighter)but without the visor this time.
Favorite Trail: Durham Region Trails
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At: Bay Cycle
Similar Products Used: Cheapo Louis Garneau helmet
Bike Setup: Specialized FSRXC
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Chris #######
a Cross Country Rider
from canadaDate Reviewed: July 29, 2002
Strengths: light weigh good air ventalation confortable and not that $Weaknesses: Looks good from the side but not from the front,cheap velcroBottom Line: this helmet is not bad but I would like somting moor expensive$
Favorite Trail: UP HILL TRAC
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$139.00
Purchased At: MIKES BIKE SHOP
Similar Products Used: giro e2 lg gladiator
Bike Setup: Cannondale f5000 with leafty carbon elo full xtr and magura disc brakes ect
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Thomas
a Racer
from Atlantic CanadaDate Reviewed: April 4, 2002
Strengths: Light and has a good fit, very well vented and have been told it looks "sharp."Weaknesses: I find it looks wide.... the bunt on the back makes it look areodynamic, but looks big. It's hard to get a visor on it, and the visor looks out of place.Bottom Line:
Other people think it looks good... Maybe it does. I got it for half price, since it's a '01 model. I still think it looks wide... My Wings helmet was much better looking, more of a down hiller look. Then Bikini is more of a road helmet. As long as it protects my head, I'll be happy. I wont be sure of the ratings until I get to put my helmet to use...
Favorite Trail: Ch'Town
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At: Local Bike Shop
Similar Products Used: Louis Garneau Wings... A nice hemet w/ visor
Bike Setup: 21' Kona Fire Mountain, w/ Nexave 48/38/28 crank, michelin slicks, M515 pedals, Easton EA70 bar, others....
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Jay Farbowich
a Cross Country Rider
from HaAnafa St. Gilo Jerusalem IsraelDate Reviewed: December 14, 2001
Strengths: Light weight, easy to set up and stays set up. Cool flow of air through out the helmet. Good design for the visor. I do not feel it and the sweat pads are excellent for getting rid of sweat quickly. Also the rear strap setup is comfortable and keeps the helment in the correct position without movement.Weaknesses: The price.Bottom Line: If you want a helment that will protect your head, feel so light you do not know it is there, pound a trail and it does not move on your head, have so many vents to catch air flow in all directions to keep you cool, and look a little stylish in the bargin - this is a must have. But it will cost you so of the hard earned folding green!!!
Favorite Trail: Begin and Emek Sorak
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$140.00
Purchased At: Express Bicycles Tapiot Jerusalem Israel
Similar Products Used: Trek helment
Bike Setup: 1996 Giant 990 ATX with XT sifters and V brakes and XTR parts replacing LX parts. White brother springs in the front Rock Shox fork, Mavic Ceramic Rims, and continental tires.
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