Submitted by
Steve
a Weekend Warrior
from Ellington, CT, USA Date Reviewed: April 16, 2002
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At:
Local bike shop
Strengths:
Comfortable, light weight, different thickness pads included, adjustability, breathability.
Weaknesses:
None so far.
Similar Products Used:
Old helmet from many years ago, don't remember what it was.
Bike Setup:
'95 Diamondback Topanga stock, but does it really matter for a helmet review?
Bottom Line:
Overall, this is a great helmet in my view. I can ride for several hours and my head doesn't get drenched with sweat since there are all of the vent holes. Once its fitted properly, the fit and the light weight go together to make a very comfortable product. Even for $70, I consider this a great buy.
It might not be perfect for someone who tries to shed a gram at every turn, or who is looking to spend megabucks, but for the average user, the price is certainly well worth it.
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Submitted by
Damone
a Cross Country Rider
from Princeton Date Reviewed: December 28, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Hartshorne ,Clayton, Mercer,Chimney Rock
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$69.00
Purchased At:
performancebike.com
Strengths:
Fits nice and protects my melon. Strong, quality construction and materials. Slammed my melon several times with this helmet and the helmet is still in perfect shape. I had a Specialized helmet I crashed with and had the plastic shell buckle and crack. Plentiful padding. Extremely comfortable. Padding also absorbs and holds sweat so it doesn't flow into your eyes and sting while riding. Just a quality helmet and a great price.
Weaknesses:
Sometimes the padding does pull your hair a little when you remove the helmet. Solution: Get a hair cut. Other than that, no weaknesses.
Submitted by
Flash
a Racer
from Goleta,Ca.,USA Date Reviewed: July 28, 2001
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$69.00
Purchased At:
Performance
Strengths:
Light, Lots of functional vents, Brow Pads are great. Doesn't have that stupid (and useless) visor. Fairly well rounded which helps with sliding in a crash. Great value for the money. Makes a great road helmet,too. It's become my primary road helmet.
Weaknesses:
I have to keep tightening the chin strap. It loosens up. The helmet "floats" if it isn't tightened often.
Similar Products Used:
Bell Evo Pro2, Bell Phi, Giro Pneumo, Giro Boreas
Bike Setup:
Road: Litespeed Tuscany, Dura-Ace, Michelin Axial Pro Tires Mountain: Litespeed Toccoa, XT, Psylo Race Forks, Michelin Comp S Tires.
Bottom Line:
Best Road/Mountain helmet for the money anywhere. Ultra comfortable on long rides. No competition. Sorry for Bell. A Cheap helmet is their best.
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Submitted by
John Hughson
a Cross Country Rider
from Charlevoix, MI, USA Date Reviewed: May 8, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Bruno's Run
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
Performance Bike
Strengths:
Good helmet. Light, lots of vents (cool air), looks pretty cool.
Weaknesses:
Sometimes the velcro on the top pads sticks to my hair.
Similar Products Used:
Troy Lee/Troxel Helmet. Specialized Air Pihrana.
Bike Setup:
Jamis Dragon, All XTR, SC-Carbon
Bottom Line:
Good value (although I got mine with team performance discount) and good looks, can't really get a better combo.
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