Road Cycling - Helmets: Quiet Cheap Cool - pick any two?

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michael_tn
06-15-04, 09:08 AM
good day all ...

still using my rather bulky and nosiy and hot mountain biking helmet from years past. i can't hear anything but wind noise at anything over 14mph and it is rather warm here in east tennessee now. any reccomendations on a quiet and cool helmet?

-- michael

a2psyklnut
06-15-04, 09:13 AM
Budget???

There are so many newer decent helmets you really can't go wrong.

The usual suspects, Bell and Giro.

Nice helmets from Lazer and Limar.

Never liked the styles from Brinko or Louis Garneau.

L8R
michael_tn
06-15-04, 09:26 AM
budget ... hmmm ... don't know, under a hundred bucks would keep the CFO (aka my wife) from raising flags. i guess i should get my behind into the LBS and try a few.

late
06-15-04, 09:37 AM
Hi,
I use a Bell Ghisallo. Poke around and you can find them on sale. I think maybe Supergo has some on sale.
Paul L.
06-15-04, 09:51 AM
I am quite pleased with the Bell Furio.
redfooj
06-15-04, 12:04 PM
my giro eclipse makes no noise... has good cooling

biggest tip for buying helmet i think is to find older models... new eclipse is 79.99... close out 02 eclipse is 49.99

i compared my 04 eclipse with my friends 02 eclipse... guess what? they are identi-fricking-cal... every vent to every tiny minute little sticker placement/color/size
michael_tn
06-15-04, 01:39 PM
good tip! thanks :)
gpelpel
06-15-04, 02:16 PM
I also recommend the Bell Ghisallo. Fits very well, has a super simple adjustment system, is quiet, and keeps your melon cool.
Found mine on ebay (new) for about $55.
Joe_556
06-15-04, 02:16 PM
Yeah, but trying to find older model in your size is another story. Least for my big head that is... :)

Joe
DieselDan
06-15-04, 06:31 PM
Specialized has a few models under $100, even under $50, that are well ventilated and aren't so noisy.