Originally Posted by
chefxian
I like my Bell Alchera. I liked it even more after being hit by a car a couple of months ago.
+1 for the Alchera. Performance and Nashbar usually have it for $40-50 and it is decently ventilated. Mine also served its purpose when I went over the bars and onto the concrete.
Originally Posted by
fogrider
the one thing about most helmets is that they have poor ventilation right at the forehead. a friend of mine said that his specialized has good ventilation there.
It does indeed have good forehead ventilation (I have a Decibel). Unfortunately, the thin strip of padding around that opening comes apart about every 6-10 months for me, so I have purchased 4 replacement pads in the last 3 years. It also makes for some funny tan lines if you're balding like me. Still the coolest helmet I have ever had.