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Matthias
a Racer
from Santa Barbara, CADate Reviewed: September 25, 2006
Strengths: Good shock absorption, cheap, robust, looks nice (still uni colors!), fits like a gloveWeaknesses: Ventilation can be better on modern helmetsBottom 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.
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
Similar Products Used: some Uvex road helmet
Bike Setup: Basso Aluminum/Carbon with lots of Shimano, Campy and Profile stuff
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Mike
a Weekend Warrior
from Fayetteville ArDate Reviewed: May 7, 2003
Strengths: Great price, good looks and not bad weight.Weaknesses: It can get hot in the thing.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.
Favorite Trail: Lake Leatherwood
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$22.00
Purchased At: Lewis and Clark
Similar Products Used: None, I like these
Bike Setup: Marin Shoreline trail
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Bruno Buzato
a Weekend Warrior
from Florianópolis-SC- BrazilDate Reviewed: April 2, 2003
Strengths: weith
way how to fit good in "brain"
ventilationWeaknesses: finishing
paint is almost goneBottom 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.
Favorite Trail: someplace in the south
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$5.00
Purchased At: from a person
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: cannondale CAAD4 - RS JudyC, lX, Brontrager, Tektro Gemini Hidro Brakes, mavic, bla bla bla
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Cbchess
a Cross Country Rider
from Richmond,VADate Reviewed: September 5, 2002
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.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.
Favorite Trail: buttermilk
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: canondale chepo
Bike Setup: full suspension XC
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Warren Anthony
a Weekend Warrior
from Redhill, UKDate Reviewed: August 20, 2002
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
Favorite Trail: long thin twisty ones
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At: Broadway Cycles, Stonleigh
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Rex Perry
a Weekend Warrior
from BirminghamDate Reviewed: August 12, 2001
Strengths: Cheap priceWeaknesses: heavy, not well ventedBottom 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.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$34.00
Similar Products Used: specialized Allez
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bobby fox
a Weekend Warrior
from norwellDate Reviewed: May 23, 2001
Strengths: comfortable, doesn't shift around and it's cheap!!!!Weaknesses: noneBottom Line: For the price, it's worth every penny!!!!!
Favorite Trail: Brantwood, noris
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At: cycle link
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