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Old 05-03-08 | 05:40 PM
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EricJ
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Originally Posted by neilfein
+1 on the Bell Citi. Comfy, sturdy, good ventilation.
After years of Racer Boy wannabe helmets from Giro et all for around $20, I recently bought a Bell Metro which I believe is nearly the same helmet as the Citi. It was new, but last year or the year before model. I think I paid about $35 from nashbar.com, regularly around $80 for a 2008.

What a HUGE difference in comfort and fit. It is not a universal size. It is made in small, medium and large with an adjustable head band to fine tune the fit. It also has EASY to adjust straps. Ventilation is better than any helmet I've had. Even has a blinkie strap in the back for mounting a blinking red light. Overall finish is excellent. I would never go back to the cheapest helmets again. My head's worth at least $35; on some days, maybe even more!

Eric
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