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Craig
a Cross Country Rider
from DakotaDate Reviewed: May 19, 2003
Strengths: Fit & ValueWeaknesses: Brain Trust is fragile plasticBottom Line: Couple of weeks ago I snapped the "brain-trust" on the back of my old Eduro-Comp helmet. Talked to the crew at Specialized and thay had me send it in on warranty. Got a new helmet from them today! What a great company in terms of service and supporting their products! Five flames to the team at Specialized.
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At: LBS
Bike Setup: Epic-equiped Kona Bear
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Joey Mearig
a Weekend Warrior
from Victorville, CaDate Reviewed: January 20, 2003
Strengths: sAVED MY LIFEBottom Line: I CRASHED MY BIKE 3 MONTHS AGO AND DID A DIVE INTO THE DIRT...NOW I'M A QUADRIPLEGIC...BUT I AM ALIVE!!! THANKS TO THIS HELMET. NEVER RIDE WITHOUT YOURS.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$40.00
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Dan
a Cross Country Rider
from San Francisco, CADate Reviewed: October 11, 2002
Strengths: inexpensive. nice brain trust retention system. may have saved my life.Weaknesses: bulkier-looking than more expensive helmets.Bottom Line: After about two years of riding with this helmet (I had a '00 model, but it looks the same as the new ones) and not thinking about it much, I had the worst wreck of my life. The helmet lost a chunk, but that's a lot better than if my head lost a chunk. So, this helmet gets the highest praise possible for a helmet: it did its job!
For those on a budget looking for a solid helmet, this is a good choice.
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Purchased At: Supergo
Bike Setup: steel hardtail w/ tubeless wheelset
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Clark
a Weekend Warrior
from Davis, CA, USADate Reviewed: July 2, 2002
Strengths: Light, visor, good strapsWeaknesses: NoneBottom Line: I crashed, the helmet broke, I walked away, pushed my bike to my car. I drove home. Next day, I went to the store and bought another one just like it!
I looked at bike magazines before I bought this helmet, and it is highly rated. I never leave it in the sun When I commute, I lock my bike up and take the helmet inside with me.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$53.00
Purchased At: Sacramento City Cycle Works
Similar Products Used: Bell
Bike Setup: hardtail 1995, 1999 road bike, 2001 FSR comp
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Jeff
a Cross Country Rider
from OntarioDate Reviewed: June 25, 2002
Strengths: Nice and lite. Very very very strong and durable. The best helmet i have ever ridden with!!! The BrainTrust system is so good. It is so easy to change the setting of size in like a second.Weaknesses: When you take the visor off it doesn't look too good.Bottom Line: An amazing helmet for an amazing price too!
It is so safe i don't ever think i have had an injure with it yet ( and i fall alot ).
Favorite Trail: Bruce Trails
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At: Bicycle Works
Similar Products Used: Bell
Bike Setup: Kona Cinder Cone
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Steven
a Cross Country Rider
from New Haven, CTDate Reviewed: May 19, 2002
Strengths: I like the Brain Trust system, it fit my head much better than the mechanism Giro uses. One fitted, the helmet never became loose or ever caused me any problems. Set and forget. The visor does its job. Lastly, it saved my head so that is what is important.Weaknesses: Shell doesn't sit flush all over the helmet, could be glued better, but never came apart. Some say it is heavy, I didn't really think so. Lack of vents?Bottom Line: Great helmet, not just for beginners. I've worn this helmet for a year and it has held up well. I like the Brain Trust because it keeps the helmet set on you head even when going over large jumps or stutter bumps. The helmet sacrificed itself today in a big crash where I endo'd on a steep muddy and rocky hill. The helmet cracked, but my head felt like it hit a pillow...not the rock it really hit. I am very happy with the performance of this helmet. I usually don't write reviews, but I thought I would give this one its due. They are fairly cheap and I will most likely buy another, or a higher model in Specialized with more vents (not sure if I need it though). Try one of these on.
Favorite Trail: Tyler Mill, CT
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$55.00
Purchased At: LBS? don't remember name
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: 01 Rocky Mountain Blizzard
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Tucker
a Cross Country Rider
from Lakeville, CTDate Reviewed: September 12, 2001
Strengths: Looks great and fits well. Very comfortable. I like the braintrust adjustment in the back, but I keep it tight all the time anyway, why not just make it fixed that way and save the weight and cost?Weaknesses: The front section is extremely weak because of the air vent. If Specialized designed the helmet with a solid front, it would be considerably stronger. I broke two chunks of foam off doing an end-o, and now I need a new one. I also realize most people do more riding than tanking, but the vent really does negatively effect the strength of the helmet, placing an extremely vulnerable and week section in the front, where it counts.Bottom Line: Great looking and functioning helmet, but if and when I do any more end-os, I'm getting a different helmet. Get this helmet if you want to look cool and don't care about your head.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: New Canaan Cyclery
Bike Setup: Trek 930 Tank
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Albert Osorio
a Cross Country Rider
from Zurich, SwitzerlandDate Reviewed: August 4, 2001
Strengths: Feels sturdy and snug. Visor never moves. The straps are comfortable around my head. Good ventilation.Weaknesses: Just a bit heavier than what it should be in my opinion. It is great that Sun Microsystems got involved somehow on the design, but as a result I have noticed that it is much wider than the average helmet. OK, it is for safety I am sure but the helmet looks good but BIG on the head, and forget taking the visor away. Then it just looks bad. Lastly, this might be a knock on all visors but when I've got a long fireroad speedy downhill I can really feel the drag of the visor. Even on a strong wind gust.Bottom Line: I would shop around for the price. I was so happy with my prior specialized Pirahna that I jumped right on enduro when I need a new helmet. It works but the Uvex line looks really sleak this year. Met has a great rep but the looks don't grab me. Like I said, not bad but put 1 or 2 other helmets on your head before you take this "wide load" home.
Favorite Trail: Engadin, Switzerland
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At: In Switzerland
Similar Products Used: Specialize Pirana. (not as comfortable)
Bike Setup: GT Zaskar with various goodies added on. SRAM 9.0 brakes Bontrager rims/I like Manitou and will never go back to Rockshox. XT drivetrain and levers
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John
a Weekend Warrior
from HomesteadDate Reviewed: July 4, 2001
Strengths: Snug Fit, Good ventilation, priceWeaknesses: None so far, not much to compare it toBottom Line: I ride allot in the everglades during the summer, no breeze hot and humid.I dont have much to compare it to, and I basicly forget its on and you cant ask for much more. I purchased it at a 10% over cost sale so the price was right.
Favorite Trail: Everglades
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$28.00
Purchased At: Bike Tek
Similar Products Used: gyro (older than dirt) styrofoam
Bike Setup: 2000 Specialized Rockhopper A1 FS
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Erik
a Cross Country Rider
from Costa Mesa, Ca, USADate Reviewed: April 10, 2001
Strengths: sturdy fit, doesn't slide around.Weaknesses: Stupid "Brain-Trust" System is soooo cheezy it breaks so fast just holding your helmet, the straps pull through the plastic. Its HEAVY!!!Bottom Line: Protects my head, but not without some electrical tape adjustments and neck excercises.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At: The Path
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