Our classic multi purpose recreational lid, refined and updated with our full range of features for even better comfort, wherever you ride.
New for 2001 Braintrust; softer and better fitting
19 vents
Sleek sophisticated lines and graphics
Clip-on visor
CPSC certified to all bicycle standards
Submitted by
Matthias
a Racer
from Santa Barbara, CA Date Reviewed: September 25, 2006
Favorite Trail:
anything with smooth tarmac and not too much traffic
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
local bikeshop in London
Strengths:
Good shock absorption, cheap, robust, looks nice (still uni colors!), fits like a glove
Weaknesses:
Ventilation can be better on modern helmets
Similar Products Used:
some Uvex road helmet
Bike Setup:
Basso Aluminum/Carbon with lots of Shimano, Campy and Profile stuff
Bottom Line:
I used this helmet for everything like 75Km/h sprints, "suicidal" commuting in London and roller blading for almost 5 years. I took it everywhere, dropped it a zillion times, and finally ordered a new one. Before the new one arrived, I once didn't see that damned curb at night and went ariborne. The helmet has now 10 cracks and a big dent, but I don't even have a headache.
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Submitted by
Mike
a Weekend Warrior
from Fayetteville Ar Date Reviewed: May 7, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Lake Leatherwood
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$22.00
Purchased At:
Lewis and Clark
Strengths:
Great price, good looks and not bad weight.
Weaknesses:
It can get hot in the thing.
Similar Products Used:
None, I like these
Bike Setup:
Marin Shoreline trail
Bottom Line:
I had a bad wreck with one of these on the other day, over the handle bars and right into a rock. Put me out like a light and I could not remember the ride back to the truck or the ride home. Bottom line it broke but not my head.
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Submitted by
Bruno Buzato
a Weekend Warrior
from Florianópolis-SC- Brazil Date Reviewed: April 2, 2003
Favorite Trail:
someplace in the south
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$5.00
Purchased At:
from a person
Strengths:
weith way how to fit good in "brain" ventilation
Weaknesses:
finishing paint is almost gone
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
cannondale CAAD4 - RS JudyC, lX, Brontrager, Tektro Gemini Hidro Brakes, mavic, bla bla bla
Bottom Line:
I have the old Air Wave. Therefore it has only 9 air windows it keeps my head fresh. I like it. the only thing i am disappointed with this helmet is the paint finishing, that gone even i had done none crash. It was the in paint. Wired.
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Submitted by
Cbchess
a Cross Country Rider
from Richmond,VA Date Reviewed: September 5, 2002
Favorite Trail:
buttermilk
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
I like the fit and the "braintrust": It helps hold the helmet on your head just right. It has an adjuster knob that you can dial in the sping pressure. Looks good and Cheap!
Weaknesses:
can be a bit hot on the hot summer rides.
Similar Products Used:
canondale chepo
Bike Setup:
full suspension XC
Bottom Line:
This helmet is comfortable and fit well. I never had an issue with it. It always stayed in place and felt good on my head. It did its job very well. Last week I hopped over a big root and landed in a mud slick, MY bike skipped once in the mud and I was catapulted off the trail right into a tree. I hit it head first going about 10-15 mph. I then slid down an embankment for 20 feet or so. But my helmet worked. My head was ringing like church bells on Sunday but I was ok. A week later and my scrapes and bruises on my legs hurt way worse than my head. I am going to buy another Airwave today. Good value , Great overall.
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Submitted by
Warren Anthony
a Weekend Warrior
from Redhill, UK Date Reviewed: August 20, 2002
Favorite Trail:
long thin twisty ones
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
Broadway Cycles, Stonleigh
Strengths:
Tough, fits head well.
Weaknesses:
Not enough vents for all day or hot weather riding. Crappy peak comes off too easily and doesn't fit snugly.
Bottom Line:
It's not good for serious all day riding because of weight and lack of air vents. It also makes you look like a big mushroom because it's soooooo big. It's heavy compared to similar models from Giro and Met, although the twisty tightener thing makes it fit very snugly.
The bottom line:
Entry level helmet
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Submitted by
Rex Perry
a Weekend Warrior
from Birmingham Date Reviewed: August 12, 2001
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$34.00
Strengths:
Cheap price
Weaknesses:
heavy, not well vented
Similar Products Used:
specialized Allez
Bottom Line:
I wish I would have spent just a little more money for extra venting. The air just doesn't move around your head with this helmet. It's also a little on the heavy side. The airwave is okay protection for short rides or cool weather riding and the price is hard to beat.
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Submitted by
bobby fox
a Weekend Warrior
from norwell Date Reviewed: May 23, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Brantwood, noris
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
cycle link
Strengths:
comfortable, doesn't shift around and it's cheap!!!!
Weaknesses:
none
Bottom Line:
For the price, it's worth every penny!!!!!
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