Originally Posted by
bblair
So why should I buy the $350 one and not the $75 one? Just because it's new or my favorite TDF rider endorses it? Or is it actually safer and more comfortable?
Maybe not the safer discussion but more of the
comfortable.
Two things: the retention system and the ventillation. That's where its at. The retention system is about the fitting and thus the comfort. Retention systems (the inside of the helmet) have come a long way.
The ventillation is another thing.
Heat and sweat are the two things that have an effect on ride performance. I mean heat and sweat on the head. The ventillation system is very important. It could be a trade-off, a tipping point, if you will. Trying to get the "most and at the same time the least". The most ventillation with the least amount of material. Sorry, but that's the reality of the situation.
Perhaps recreational riders really don't ride as an occupation and their choices would not be the same as a pro rider who is maybe a bit more "over the top" about winning and performance. So? Don't but it if it doesn't fit your needs, and not your wants.