Submitted by
Michael
a Racer
from Quebec, Quebec, Canada
Date Reviewed: March 14, 2005
Strengths: It protects your head if you fall on it. It sure is big enough.
Weaknesses: 1. This helmet is poorly ventilated. Although I used it for two years, the use of a bandana was necessary to keep the sweat from draining into my face. 2. It looks like a mushroom.
Bottom Line:
LG helmets have always drained sweat into my eyes, and with a properly ventilated helmet, this does not happen. When looking for a helmet, remember if you can see the shape of your head through the vent holes, it is properly ventilated, LG is not. This also explains the higher price of Giro and Specialized, it costs more to make a structurally sound helmet with large holes, but every time you ride with it and feel a breaze flowing over your head, you will acknowledge every penny you spent on it.
Similar Products Used: Specialized-now there is some ventilation for you. No more bandanas for me.
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Submitted by
andrew
a Weekend Warrior
from Deep South, New Zealand
Date Reviewed: June 28, 2004
Strengths: Fits my head, light, really fits my head, cool, totally fits my head, looks good, and did I mention it fits my head?
Weaknesses: Haven't found any yet, but from previous reviews it sounds like I'll need to warm up the glue gun.
Bottom Line:
Been looking to replace the old Bell for a while now. Its heavy, has a few small vent holes, and doesnt fit that well - kind of like wearing a housebrick. Tried so many things, but couldnt find anything that fits my head - everything seemed to sit up on top, or rattle around like a pudding bowl. Then there was LG...
Picked it up for NZ $70 - under US $45. Its so light, breezy, and looks like it belongs on my head, and it fits like a glove (well OK, I'd look stupid wearing a glove in my head, but...).
I havent crash-tested it yet, but like the idea of the roll cage and the 12 month "replacement" offer that came with it.
Submitted by
Charles
a Cross Country Rider
from Tampa, FL
Date Reviewed: July 4, 2003
Strengths: Light, good venting (keeps the head cool even in Florida heat), locks down tight with no movement. Forehead pads absorb most sweat.
Weaknesses: could maybe use a little more venting, but thats just being picky
Bottom Line:
Great helmet. I picked it up on sale at bike nashbar for $45. It sure beats the pants out of my cheapo Giro helmet. I like the cool max or whatever pads on the helmet, they do a great job of keeping the sweat out of my eyes. There is NO helmet movement at all once you get this baby adjusted right.
Felt like it had AC compaired to my Giro Torrent. The locking system holds it tight on my head (no flopping around)! Came with extra pads to adjust to the perfect fit. Looks sleek.
Submitted by
Mark Groot
a Downhiller
from Montreal
Date Reviewed: March 10, 2003
Strengths: Light, inexpensive, wicked looking exhaust ports on top, almost too much adjustability....
Weaknesses: Helmet sides descend close to the ear, obstructing the path of certain eyewear frames; but, it is for safety's sake.
Bottom Line:
Even at full retail, you're getting a helmet equivalent to the pro issue stuff at a fraction of the price, and Louis Garneau helmets still look unique and stylish.
Similar Products Used: Louis Garneau Globe, Specialized Sub-6 (classic!), friend's Giro's
Bike Setup: XC: Rocky Mountain hardtail w/RST fork --- DH: S-Works FSR Team DH w/Stratos S8
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Submitted by
Marty
a Weekend Warrior
from NB, Canada
Date Reviewed: January 23, 2003
Strengths: light, good fit, well vented
Weaknesses: air holes let small twigs scares the 'bejeabus' out of you
Bottom Line:
great buy!! stays put on your head.. mine hs yet to rock or rattle on any rides ive taken.. now i cant vouch for what im about to type.. but a freind of ine baught himself a Giro E2 helmet.. regrets having spent the extra money.. he used to have a Wings claims for the money.. its a better helmet then the E2 at almost twice the price.. it isnt 2 times the helmet.. but like i said.. i cant vouch for that.. however.. i find it hard to beleive anything could get much better then this i mean.. WOW!!
Similar Products Used: ball cap... my other helmet..
Bike Setup: bike setup for a helmet review???
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Submitted by
Rafael
a Weekend Warrior
from Central Coast California
Date Reviewed: August 10, 2002
Strengths: the way it fits, looks, and feels on top of my melon....
Weaknesses: if you rub you happen to touch the visor for whatever reason, the little velcro doo-hickies don't do their job very well, I guess you can glue it if it becomes that big of a deal....
Bottom Line:
I have what I like to call a "Herman Munster" head.. It is perfectly round on the front, and then it looks like someone hit the back with a 2X4... completely flat.. like Frankenstein.. Its crazy.. I can never find a ball cap, motorcycle helmet, anything to protect this melon.. to fit right... it is either too big or too small.. kind of in between.. the Medium size makes my temples and migraine headaches come about.. the large sizes, well I hit a damn bump and can't see a thing.. terrible... well with this problem I say.. Money is no object... Could not find anything to fit right, until I found this helmet.. IT IS GOD SENT!!!! Fits perfect... I would have paid $200 for this if I had too.. the price was great, it looks great, it is the BOMB!!! I was sooo happy that the first night I had it on for 8 hours walking around the house.. My wife says I'm a dork, but I couldn't believe I found something that fit soo well.. anyways.. Go buy one if your in the market for one.. Peace RJ.
Similar Products Used: Bell and a Trek Star-Wars looking thing....
Bike Setup: Specialized Rockhopper... stock, getting ready for a major upgrade all around...
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Submitted by
Eric
a Cross Country Rider
from Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: June 24, 2002
Strengths: -Fits great -Light weight -Spiderlock mechanism
Weaknesses: -velcro visor mount
Bottom Line:
This is the best helmet ever, period. Everything about it is great except for the velcro peice used to secure the front of the visor which came of on the first ride (hot glue fixed that), its light and airy so you won't over heat. And the Spiderlock system is great because it creates a near custom fit. If your in the market for a helmet, this is it.
Strengths: The spiderlock, the way it looks,great ventilation, comfortable, great price and its pretty light!!
Weaknesses: The visor is pretty small!
Bottom Line:
This helmet is a great for extreme bikers!!!You souldn't buy this if you dont bike a lot but if you doo, bike a lot, you will think that this is a realy good value for the price you payed!BUY IT!!!Noting is more comfortable then this helmet.The looks will make you look like a pro!!!
Weaknesses: Needs LARGE vents for the warmer U.S. southern climates--mainly Texas' 30+ days of 100 degree weather!
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Follow-up report:
My first 'Wings' got kinda scratched up,but it was still usable. The velcro adhesive on the visor is still too inadequate for Southwest U.S.A. use ;no 'stick power' in the Texas heat! SO---- when I called VERMONT Bike & Ski,and asked for help in ordering a replacement LG helmet ,VT Bike&Ski just shipped a new 'Wings' to me. No questions asked!! --That's *#*!@#^@&U#**%#$!@!& SERVICE,man!!!
Louis Garneau makes mean-ass products,man!! His stuff is as well designed and produced,as RaceFace products are! I got another good deal on a 'Genius' helmet. If LG continues to make cutting edge,safe helmets,then I'll never put another brand on my melon!
This is one hardcore helmet. This is a good helmet for anyone who wants to dish out the cash, except extreme riders. It might be slightly pricey but you get what you pay for one sweet helmet.
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