Specialized Tactic Helmet

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MSRP : $65.00

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Integrated visor, extended rear coverage
New Double Clutch dial-operated fit system
4th Dimension Cooling System
Light and simple U-Turn strap adjusters

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Submitted by Lisa a All Mountain Rider

Date Reviewed: October 20, 2012

Strengths:    Light weight; good looks; great fit for smaller head; secure feel; moderate price.

Weaknesses:    The adjustable cage that keeps the helmet secure looks a little flimsy, even though it works well.

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I've been trying on helmets for a year looking for a replacement for my 6-year-old Giro Hex, but couldn't find one as light or comfortable until the Tactic. At first, I found the whale shark look a little off-putting, but it's great to have that air flow under the visor and my friends tell me it looks cool. Despite the flimsy feel of the adjustable plastic head cage, this helmet is super-easy to custom-fit and can be tightened or loosened on the fly with one hand. The visor actually shades my eyes, and I can wear this helmet all day without feeling the need to take it off. The Tactic seems narrower that other helmets, including my old Giro, so it fits my small head extremely well, and I haven't found that I've needed to add any of the additional interior padding that comes in the box. For $70 retail, I think it's a great value.

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Favorite Trail:   The last one I rode: currently, Stinky Spring Loop at Phil's World, Cortez, CO

Price Paid:    $70.00

Purchased At:   LBS

Similar Products Used:   Giro Hex

Bike Setup:   2012 Ibis Mojo SL, total bling job.

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Submitted by Mike a Weekend Warrior

Date Reviewed: September 18, 2012

Strengths:    Very lightweight, GREAT airflow. Protects the back of the head better than most.

Weaknesses:    Lack of color choices if you consider that a weakness.

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Just had a nasty spill yesterday (broken collar bone, dislocated ankle, misc. cuts/scrapes/bruises. During all this the left side of my head hit the side of a rock at about 10mph. Tore up the helmet pretty good, but it wasn't until I had looked over the rest of my injuries that I even noticed. This helmet will get hung on the wall, and I will be ordering another shortly

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Favorite Trail:   Too many to list

Duration Product Used:   6 Months

Price Paid:    $80.00

Purchased At:   LBS

Similar Products Used:   None, I've never been much into helmets, but my grandmother insisted I ware one

Bike Setup:   12' Scott Aspect Trail 29er. XTR Group

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Submitted by xDirtbagx a All Mountain Rider

Date Reviewed: June 26, 2012

Strengths:    Fairly lightweight. Plenty of airflow. Double clutch fit system is pretty nifty

Weaknesses:    Re-adjusting fit when putting helmet back on can get annoying.

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Lightweight. offers a bit more rear protection than many other helmets. The "Double clutch" system makes re-adjusting your fit a breeze. (you'll get practice.) The helmet does tend to auto loosen itself from time to time. It's just a minor inconvenience though because it takes less than half a second to readjust it.
It is a very comfortable helmet. Going all day without feeling the need to take it off is a great thing. You just kind of forget you're wearing it.
Overall it's a great helmet at a great price!

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Price Paid: $65.00

Purchased At: Marty's Cycles

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Submitted by roadracerX a Weekend Warrior from Clemson, SC

Date Reviewed: June 10, 2011

Strengths:    Good coverage and ventilation.

Weaknesses:    None so far.

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For the price I am happy with it. Slightly less comfortable than my old Align but the added protection is worth the trade off. I can still wear this thing all day with no problems. I don't sweat a great deal but so far the forehead padding is stopping everything that I can feel running down towards my eyes.

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Favorite Trail:   Dupont

Duration Product Used:   3 months

Price Paid:    $60.00

Purchased At:   LBS

Similar Products Used:   Specialized Align

Bike Setup:   Jamis

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Submitted by pcbconstruction a Weekend Warrior from Alabama

Date Reviewed: April 17, 2011

Strengths:    Fits great, good ventilation, never loosens up no matter how long the ride, easy to adjust, and fairly light.

Weaknesses:    Soft felt lining seems to be coming off a little, but nothing superglue won't fix.

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Good looking helmet that works and won't break the bank.

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Favorite Trail:   Rucker

Duration Product Used:   1 Year

Price Paid:    $70.00

Purchased At:   Online

Similar Products Used:   Giro

Bike Setup:   Hardtail Diamondback Response.

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Submitted by PVR a Cross Country Rider from Vernon, B.C. Canada

Date Reviewed: June 15, 2010

Strengths:    Good ventilation, good protection for the back of the head, nice retention system, fairly light.

Weaknesses:    pricy (but not as much as Fox or Giro)

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A good helmet for trail riding. Substantial but not bulky and with good protection for the back of the head. Very good ventilation system.

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Duration Product Used:   1 Year

Price Paid:    $85.00

Purchased At:   LBS

Similar Products Used:   various Louis Garneau, Trek

Bike Setup:   Spec Stumpy Comp

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Submitted by XLNC a Weekend Warrior from Ontario, Canada

Date Reviewed: March 26, 2010

Strengths:    Lots of Ventilation. Lots of fitting adjustments/Good snug fit. Lightweight.

Weaknesses:    Strange yet limited colour combos (I got the "matte silver" colour), Sorta pricey - but I'm cheap.

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I shivered when I read the price but read above in the "weaknesses". Forgot all about the price when the salesman adjusted the helmet for me and it so gently caressed my gourd. O.K. layman's terms - It's grips your head quite snug, but you hardly even know it's on your head (I'll be honest, after I had it for a day I spazzed around like I had a seizure and the helmet barely moved a millimeter!). And when I finally got around to putting my bike in the wind, the many vents provided A TON of air flow. Very happy with it so far, but then again it's not humid hot summer yet either.

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Favorite Trail:   Anywhere I get to use my bike.

Duration Product Used:   Less than 1 month

Purchased At:   LBS

Similar Products Used:   Nothing recently (Bell helmet back in the 90s)

Bike Setup:   2002 Cannondale Jekyll - stock. Upgrades to come - stay tuned.

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