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Old 06-01-16 | 07:50 PM
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Bikes: 72 Cilo Pacer, 72 Gitane GT, 72 Peugeot PX10, 73 Speedwell Ti,l, 75 Peugeot PR-10L, 80 Colnago Super, 81 Zinn, 85 ALAN Cross, 85 De Rosa Pro, 86 Look 753, 86 Look KG86, 89 Parkpre Team, 90 Parkpre Team MTB, 90 Merlin

All else being equal, I'd avoid a helmet with lots of "aero" points out the back. Besides looks (I don't think the multi-pointed helmets look good), I've read that the points can potentially catch on the ground and increase the risk of neck injuries. I agree that fit is of more importance than most other factors. Though my neck occasionally gets tired on long rides and I'm prone to overheating, so I do value weight and ventilation. I confess that it's been several years since my last helmet purchase (my current helmet was a freebie/gift), so I'm not up to speed on current helmet offerings and not able suggest a specific model. That said, next time I need to buy a new helmet, I'm going to look into a MIPS helmet: MIPS | Patented Brain Protection System
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