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laszlo istenes
a Cross Country Rider
from HungaryDate Reviewed: August 19, 2004
Strengths: The form&design, air holes, comfortibility.Weaknesses: belt and claspBottom Line: I think it is a good medium level helmet.
It was a best buy.
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$20.00
Similar Products Used: no
Bike Setup: trek frame, shimano acera gears and brakes, ahimano stx rc wheels, san marino saddle.
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Aldo
a Weekend Warrior
from Milton, ON, CanadaDate Reviewed: May 4, 2003
Strengths: Very light and comfortable, the padding rarely comes off and lasts forever. The visor is great not only for the sun, but it also does a great job at keeping the rain from hitting your eyes.Weaknesses: Umm.....Bottom Line: This is a great helmet for a great value. The padding lasts forever and rarely comes off. Great for all kinds of riding!
Favorite Trail: X-Treem Trail
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At: Canadian Tire
Similar Products Used: Lots
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Davy Scoobidoobi
a Racer
from Skunk Hollar West VirginiaDate Reviewed: April 8, 2003
Strengths: It is a helmet and has more foam than holes.Weaknesses: Fit is not so good for me. Not as comfortable as GiroBottom Line: Well, I was riding down the road and was hit by a freight train and killed. Seems I did not read the warnings and continued to use this after a crash because it looked ok. The foam had been crushed and it lost its ability to asorb impact. Of course, it wouldn't have helped with the train anyway.
USed for years, it is ok. It is a bike helmet. pads are better than Giro junk which falls apart quickly. A bear to adjust. The fact that it is not as aerodynamic as others cost me the Tour De France 2 years in a row.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: REI
Similar Products Used: Giro
Bike Setup: training wheels
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Grant Meredith
a Cross Country Rider
from Wodonga, VIctoria, AustraliaDate Reviewed: January 1, 2001
Strengths: Wont break easily, I had several bad crashes.....it's still fineWeaknesses: Not enough working air vents, your head gets hot after a while.
Visor gets in wayBottom Line: this helmet will protect you if you stack, but you will have a very hot head by the end of a long ride
Favorite Trail: Lots of em'
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: Cant remember
Similar Products Used: Bell - something....... i can't quite remeber
Bike Setup: 99 GT Arrowhead
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DIMA
a Weekend Warrior
from brooklynDate Reviewed: March 28, 2000
Strengths: 1.price
2.tough builtWeaknesses: 1.ventilation is not adequate
2.visor interferes with your sightBottom Line: considering that the only way to get some air flowing through the vents is to bend your head down and then not being able to see anything because of the visor it's aiiiiight. Although i have to admit that i've used it for quite a while and it took a lot of abuse and still is in working shape
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Bike Setup: mongoose switchback
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Sean J
a Cross Country Rider
from Kincardine OntDate Reviewed: March 18, 2000
Strengths: still wearable after 3 yearsWeaknesses: Really weak shell, dosent look good, hot, not quite stylinBottom Line: This helmet can take a lot of punishment, i hit a tree head first on a downhill and the helmet didn't crack (my neck still hurt pretty bad though). The outer shell is weak though and will become brittle in the cold and soft in the heat. Its a good helment for recreational riders or downhillers who don't want full face helmet.
Favorite Trail: anything with lots tech. and xc
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Similar Products Used: CCM (what a joke)
Bike Setup: tange frame, race race cranks, stx rc and xtr wheelset
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David Sennes
a Racer
from La Crosse, WI, USADate Reviewed: February 28, 2000
Strengths: cheap, does what it is supposed to doWeaknesses: uncomfortable, very big, and hot, not to stylish eitherBottom Line: I got it for free when i bought my bike, i wonder why i have it=)
Favorite Trail: Squeezer
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Bike Setup: moab 1 98'
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Ian Vickery
a Weekend Warrior
from BaltimoreDate Reviewed: January 13, 2000
Strengths: Protestion
Price
Weaknesses: Looks big on my head
My head gets hot after an hour of ridingBottom Line: This helmet has saved my life. I was riding on a slight downhill trail that was unfamilar and caught some air off a mound. The trail makes a sharp right about 15 feet after the mound. In mid-air I paniced and put on my brakes. When I hit the ground I was sent flying head first into a bed of rocks.
The side of my helmet (near the temple) hit a good size rock. After regaining my sight 5 minutes later, I thanked God that I had that helmet on. My helmet has about a half-dollar size dent on the side of it. Aside from looking big on my head and it getting a little to hot, I have to give it 5 flamers. It server its purpose, it kept my big head from being cracked open.
Favorite Trail: Loch Raven
Duration Product Used: 6 months
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Merv
a Weekend Warrior
from SingaporeDate Reviewed: November 18, 1999
Strengths:
Comfort
Strong & tough helmet
ResilientWeaknesses:
Looks big on me....
Too few vents...
too hot when riding for an hour or so..Bottom Line: Its an ok helmet....but i got it off a friend...
I kinda agree with those who said it was rather hot after a long ride....
however overall...its a good for protection and head banging....
i'll give it two chilis and a half...
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Similar Products Used:
Normal helmet...
no brand...
Bike Setup:
Giant ATX 860
Manitou spyder 99
Magura HS 33
Profile fibre re bars..
rock shox seat post..
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Jason Zais
a Racer
from MinnesotaDate Reviewed: July 9, 1999
Strengths:
PriceWeaknesses:
Bad ventilatioin-especially on long rides
strapsBottom Line: This was an ok helet for me. I'm 15 and this was my first mountain bike helmet, but since i,ve crashed on it 4 times (last one my head hit a tree at about 20mph). It can survive a crash and work again, but it doesn't deliver the ventilation and comfort of my new Evo2 which was only 50 bucks!
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Similar Products Used:
Bell evo2
Giro exodus
Giro hammerhead
Bike Setup:
does it mater?
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Brett
a Weekend Warrior
from Denton TXDate Reviewed: June 30, 1999
Bottom Line: Good price serves the purpose of a helmet. My big complaint is it gets a little toasty here in TX. I end up using part of my water just to keep my head cool and that's a waste of water. Especally in hot summer days around here. But hey it serves the purpose and saved my butt once when I flipped over the handle bars down a really steep hill.
Duration Product Used:
3 months
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Jim
a Weekend Warrior
from NJDate Reviewed: June 12, 1999
Strengths:
Lack of weight.
Price
Fit.Weaknesses:
Maybe a couple larger vents- no big dealBottom Line: Great Helmet. I own the Oasis Pro- '98 model of this one. Cannot beat the price. Wish mine came with a visor. No big deal tough. Thats what my shades are for. Great helmet, fit, price, look, function.
Favorite Trail:
Hawshorne
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Similar Products Used:
Specialized
Bike Setup:
Set-up. Helemt with some kickin 5 buck quickie Mart fake Oakleys.
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Erik
a Weekend Warrior
from Kingston, OntarioDate Reviewed: April 12, 1999
Strengths:
Saves your head from being destroyedWeaknesses:
The velcro holding the back brace always comes off.
The visor is terrible.
Inside padding is pretty uselessBottom Line: I really dont like this helmet too much. I bought it because of the price, but for something you have to wear all day it is worth going out and spending a few extra bucks.
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
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Rob
a Cross-Country Rider
from Bowie, MDDate Reviewed: March 25, 1999
Strengths:
Inexpensive helmet that provides good protection. I have had it protect my head from overhanging branches several times!Weaknesses:
Not enough ventilation. Also mine is black-which abosrbs more heat.Bottom Line: Ok choice for a first time helmet or if you are on a limited budget.
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
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Mike Tomashiro
a Weekend Warrior
from maple ridge B.CDate Reviewed: March 21, 1999
Strengths:
it has saved my head at crazy speed bails , its strong, its cheap enoughWeaknesses:
i should have picked a smaller size because every time i shave my head my helmet is to bigBottom Line: this is a helmet that does save lives,it has helped me escape near death experiences many times,
Favorite Trail:
red mountain all trails
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Similar Products Used:
i have a full face bmx/downhill helmet it is the best its made from pryme
Bike Setup:
i ride a 99 specialized fully active direct drive enduro,fullsuspension rear shock rock shox delux,front shock rock shox judy long travell
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