Originally Posted by
wphamilton
Depends on personal predilection. Some people swear by the better ventilation, lighter, more style. Personally I don't see it, and for me even your $45 helmet is overpriced overkill.
A helmet with MIPS technology to mitigate rotational injuries is worth some extra IMO. Worth an extra $150 - $300, not to me but that all depends on a person's individual risk tolerance.
You can get a Giro Foray MIPS Helmet for $34.95
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