King Cobra technology in a more rugged format for the hardcore dirt rider. New BrainTrust retention system combines out-of-the-box fit with "on the fly" adjustment. ExoThermic construction keeps it strong; 17 huge vents keep it cool. Sizing: XXS thru XL.
Submitted by
Learux
a Cross Country Rider
from Valencia, CA Date Reviewed: May 6, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Strengths:
Weight, ventilation, fit
Weaknesses:
havent found any
Similar Products Used:
tried on all sorts of helmets
Bike Setup:
Specialized epic, avid disk
Bottom Line:
Good helmet and like the othet guys say. It is important to spend a few $ on good head gear!
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Submitted by
Gregg
a
from MA Date Reviewed: November 5, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$80.00
Strengths:
Comfort,comfort,comfort. Vents, durability, comfort. Looks good, not too big, comfortable. And pretty comfy.
Weaknesses:
NADA
Bottom Line:
Best helmet I tried for the price. And I tried many. Giro's, Bell's, Trek's. This was the best. Did I say it was comfortable?? 80 bucks to protect my dome and keep it cool is worth it, considering the only other helmet from Giro that I kind of liked was 130$ and felt 1/2 as good as this on my head. Would buy another in a heartbeat.
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Submitted by
Carlo
a Cross Country Rider
from Las Pinas Date Reviewed: November 5, 2002
Favorite Trail:
San Mateo
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$26.00
Purchased At:
Specialized.com
Strengths:
Cool design! Lots of vents.
Similar Products Used:
OGK Aeolus
Bike Setup:
Aluminum FS mountain bike, Hayes mechanical discs and Shimano SPD clipless pedals.
Bottom Line:
Great lid. Super cheap at Specialized.com (now only US$9.99). Comes in XL. Doesn't move around or bounce in your head. Super cool. The Brain Trust knob looks like a thermostat. LOL! =D
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Submitted by
Emery
a Cross Country Rider
from Birmingham, AL, USA Date Reviewed: October 21, 2002
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Comfort and stable, free/new helmet due to recall
Weaknesses:
recalled...
Similar Products Used:
Giro
Bike Setup:
1999 Yeti AS-3, 2002 Psylo fork, Risse shock, 2002XTR, Crossrocs, bunch of carbon F.
Bottom Line:
Best fitting helment I have ever had. Very stable, doesn't push my sun glasses off my nose, etc. Removable visor, plenty of vents...how many do you really need....I would buy another one tommorrow if I had to.
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Submitted by
K-Man
a Racer
from San Diego Date Reviewed: September 17, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Take your pick
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
Supergo
Strengths:
Well, it took a beating yesterday in a spectactular crash. It basically saved me from a serious head injury. The helmet is broken now but it did its job!
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
Specialized helmets
Bike Setup:
Stumpy M-4 Pro FSR and a Gunnar Rock Hound
Bottom Line:
Well, lots of vents and it fits like a dream. I'm here writing after a nasty crash so we know it does the job. I just ordered a new one from Specialized. Boo, no more red helmets. Oh well!
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Submitted by
DEX
a Weekend Warrior
from VISALIA Date Reviewed: September 4, 2002
Favorite Trail:
MT.WILSON
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
SUPERGO
Strengths:
VERY SOLID,GOOD QUALITY&LOOKS GREAT!
Weaknesses:
NEED MORE TUNING ON THE BRAINTRHRUST SYSTEM(ALTHOUGH IT WORKS WELL ENOUGH)
Similar Products Used:
IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE?
Bike Setup:
CANNONDALE SUPER V (SOUPED UP OFF COURSE)
Bottom Line:
IF YOU CAN FIND A HELMET WITH THIS CALIBER FOR A GREAT PRICE! WELL YOU KNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Submitted by
Jim
a Weekend Warrior
from Welly, New Zealand Date Reviewed: August 20, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Mt Vic
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At:
On Yer Bike
Strengths:
Great design - airy, while remaining firmly planted on your head. The in-moulding is confidence inspiring, and the whole helmet looks well made. You can get it in XL, which means it will fit onto my head - only one other helmet in Wellington did when I looked around the stores, that was a giro - it was $50NZ more, and it had a taped shell and fewer, smaller vents.
Weaknesses:
The red/fade to white colour isn't brilliant, but I'll settle for it seeing as though it fits and is good.
Similar Products Used:
Cheap avanti helmets, giro.
Bike Setup:
ATX840 set up as weird XC/freeride freak-bike that I can ride it easy up hills, but won't thrash it in a stack.
Bottom Line:
You want to spend a little more when buying a helmet to get a good one - remember that for most of us our brain is a valuable asset, and we should aim to keep them safe. The Specialized Enduro Pro will keep your brain safe as well as any similar helmet could - it's worth the small amount extra you'll pay to save your brains in a stack.
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Submitted by
Aaron
a Weekend Warrior
from Boise, Idaho Date Reviewed: August 7, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$69.00
Purchased At:
Ken's Bike Warehouse
Strengths:
Helmet is light weight, easy to adjust, plenty of ventilation
Weaknesses:
Chin strap could be a couple of inches longer
Bike Setup:
Factory Haro Extreme X2
Bottom Line:
For the price and features you get with the enduro pro, its well worth protecting your melon.
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Submitted by
K-Man
a Racer
from San Diego Date Reviewed: June 11, 2002
Favorite Trail:
So many
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
Supergo
Strengths:
This helmet is very light and comfy. It fits nice and tight. Many air holes allows for an airy feeling.
Weaknesses:
What's with the knob in the back.
Similar Products Used:
Specialized helmets
Bike Setup:
M-4 FSR and a Gunnar Rock Hound
Bottom Line:
My mountain man was broken by a wayward driver(face plant into a windshield), so a new lid was in order. This helmet fit even better and is the lightest I've tried. Love the red color too.
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Submitted by
Mike
a
from Albany Date Reviewed: May 15, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
Specialized.com
Strengths:
Braintrust; softer and better fitting; 17 wide open vents; Poly Carbonite in-molded micro shell; clip-on visor
Weaknesses:
None
Bottom Line:
This is an excellent helmet that feels like a baseball cap. It is so light and closely fitting that you can forget that it is there. Ventilation is excellent.
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Submitted by
Craig
a Weekend Warrior
from Jersey! Date Reviewed: March 17, 2002
1. It is lightweight, without feeling flimsy. 2. There are plenty of vents to keep your dome cool. 3. It is comfortable and fits snugly without being too tight. 4. I've already endoed, and so far my dome is safe and happy.
Price is reasonable. As of 03/17/02 it was on sale for $40 at specialized.com and is a flamin' 5 chili GREAT value. It retails for twice that, but would probably still be worth it.
I give it a flamin' 4 chilis overall because the whole "Brain Trust" knob doesn't seem to make much of a difference in the helmet fit.
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Submitted by
Aiden Wrenn
a Cross Country Rider
from UK Date Reviewed: August 19, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Marley Hill to Derwent Valley Country Park
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
Hardisty Cycles
Strengths:
Very light, cheap (my brain's worth far more tham £50!), colour scheme matches my bike, very snug adjustable fit.
Weaknesses:
None that I've noticed
Similar Products Used:
Protec (not similar, but used to use it for skydiving and tried it on my bike - not suitable. -> overheated head)
Bike Setup:
Specialised Hardrock A1 comp FS. Only addition is end bars
Bottom Line:
Glad I bought it.
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Submitted by
Sean Bernard
a Cross Country Rider
from Montreal, Quebec, Canada Date Reviewed: May 7, 2001
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$65.00
Purchased At:
ABC Cycles
Strengths:
Great fit, stability. Looks great. Excellent ventalation
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Specialized Headlock, Air Banshee
Bike Setup:
M2 SWORKS
Bottom Line:
I got this helmet because I liked the looks and the fit as well as the crash replacement warrenty. This helemt doesn't bounce around. Bought it on a Monday, got hit by a car on Wednesday. Ambulance techs couldn't believe how well the helmet protected me. Got a replacement right away.
I recommend this lid to everybody!
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Submitted by
Derek Lemos
a Weekend Warrior
from San Jose, Ca. USA Date Reviewed: May 5, 2001
Favorite Trail:
single tracks
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$69.00
Purchased At:
on sale at fast bike in San Jose
Strengths:
Great looks, extremely comfy and snug fit, very good ventilation. Good price for such a high quality helmet.
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
specialized mountain man helmet
Bike Setup:
FSR pro, XTR components, SPIN wheels, Manitou X-vert R, etc.
Bottom Line:
I just recently passed my Mountain Man helmet down to my girlfriend and bought a Enduro Pro. This helmet is lighter, fits better, and vents better. Plus the fact that I got it on sale makes it even sweeter. Many style points scored with this thing.
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Submitted by
T. Laurel Marburg
a
from Blacksburg Date Reviewed: April 18, 2001
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
Mountain Sports
Strengths:
Very comfortable and easy to adjust quickly to fit your head just right. All one piece vs. the taped on plastic covering on many helmets.
Weaknesses:
colors/design could be a bit better. all the colors except black look very retro and could be taken up a notch.
Similar Products Used:
uncomfy Bell
Bike Setup:
Kona Kula frame, Hope Sport hubs, mavic 317, XT stuff, Truvativ stylo cranks, Time pedals, Z1 Marzocchi
Bottom Line:
excellent, most comfortable helmet I have ever tried on, like it is made for me (after adjustment), along with the lifetime backed up by Specialized (25%). It is a bit pricy, but your head is worth it right?
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Submitted by
Jana Lingo
a Weekend Warrior
from Hershey, PA Date Reviewed: April 14, 2001
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
Great Bicycle shop - Tallahassee
Strengths:
Ventalation , Stylish, Actually works as intended
Weaknesses:
Have heard stories about the Brain trust thing breaking
Similar Products Used:
Bell, Giro
Bottom Line:
A great helmet, and you wont see the same one one everybody else's head. Since Bell and Giro are owned by the same company, which controls like 70-80% of the market, I felt I should do my part to assure a competitive market. The ventatltion works, even in N Florida summers, and it will protect you head in a crash, in the event you do something stupid , like not "square up" before crossing railroad track in the rain at 17 mph. Have fun, Ride lots
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Submitted by
Ken Timm
a Cross Country Rider
from Long Island, NY Date Reviewed: April 5, 2001
Favorite Trail:
lots o' singletrack
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$75.00
Strengths:
Light, snug, breezy
Weaknesses:
visor a little flimsy
Similar Products Used:
Specialized Air Banshee, Giro E2
Bike Setup:
?
Bottom Line:
After wearing this helmut, I don't understand why more people try Specialized helmuts. Everyone seems to go for Giro. E2 is nice, but this things fits without having to do any ajustments. Very comfortable, you hardly know it's there, and brain trust sytem keeps it from moving around. Keeps the head cool.
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