For the hottest days, the most intense efforts, and the toughest climbs, you need the Decibel. Its carbon-reinforced linear channels accelerate cooling airflow across your head, leaving you focused and relaxed. Used by our Pro Tour Riders, it’s the clear choice for anyone who’s after the coolest lid on the planet.
Submitted by
Barbara
a Cross Country Rider
from North Augusta, SC Date Reviewed: January 19, 2008
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$170.00
Purchased At:
OutSpokin' in Woodstock, GA
Strengths:
-Lightweight -Excellent venting -Great fit
Weaknesses:
Lower part of front vent is easily broken. I endoed and hit the front of the helmet, and the support bars broke across the front. Specialized offers no replacement policy whatsoever. It was a tough pill to swallow when I had only owned the helmet for a couple months and now was looking at paying full price for another one. Called the LBS, and they offered to replace it at cost. I had the second one for about a year a half. Ended up doing an endo last week. Landed on the front of the helmet, but it wasn't a hard hit. The helmet broke in the same place. I will not be replacing it with another Decibel, even though I love the fit and vents. I have never broken any other helmet. The hits I took were not hard hits, and the helment should not have broken. The front support bars are too weak.
Bottom Line:
This is the second busted Decibel helmet in two years. While the helmet did its job and protected me, the hits were not hard enough for the helmet to break--especially at a $170 price. I have had much cheaper helmets protect my head during falls without breaking. I will not buy this helmet again, although I love the fit and vents.
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