Originally Posted by
GravelMN
I'm considering the Specialized Centro LED for an all around helmet. It isn't really a road helmet nor a traditional MTB helmet but something in-between that Spec calls a "fitness" helmet. Like all Spec helmets, it's SNELL approved. As I ride a lot in the early AM and twilight, as well as gravel grinding and single track, I'm thinking about getting it in chartreuse.
Things I like are the extended occipital protection and the built in LED blinkie that doesn't project above the helmet shell, leaving a smooth rounded surface with nothing to hang up or dig in. The battery is replaceable with a standard coin cell and the entire light can be replaced if damaged or lost.
This wouldn't be the best looking helmet I ever owned, but what do you think about it as an all-round helmet? Any bad reports on it?
Meh... I've had mine for about a year now and the light is acting up. Specialized shows a replacement, but there are none available. It's comfortable and well designed but the visor is a bit fragile as it simply presses on and the light is pretty cheaply made. If I can get my hands on a replacement light (or two) I'll keep it, but if not it's on to the next.
-Kedosto