These helmets any good?
07-20-03 | 06:07 PM
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These helmets any good?
I'm looking to buy another helmet. The 2 i have "looked" at so far, haven't tried yet, are the Louis Garneau Gladiator (21 vents) and Specialized Enduro Comp 03 (15 vents). Has anyone tried these before? They are $60.00 CDN. My price range is below $70 hopefully. I have also looked at the Giro Mojave, but they do not have my color. That was $82. So what do you guys think? Which one is the "safest" so my melon is safe. Comfortness is an issue too. I heard you guys say the RocLoc system is good in the E2 thread. ANY other suggestions are good too!!
Matt
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07-20-03 | 06:16 PM
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Originally posted by AquariaGuy
Which one is the "safest" so my melon is safe.
Which one is the "safest" so my melon is safe.
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07-20-03 | 06:24 PM
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How well a given helmet fits YOUR head and how effectively its retention straps will keep it in place during a mishap are arguably the most important considerations for helmet shopping. Several forum members, myself included, like our Giro helmets, and I have been satisfied with Bells in the past.
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
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"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
07-20-03 | 06:36 PM
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Bell Phi Pro '02 model. Very good, very slick helmet. Light and lots of air flow.
Bell Phi Pro '02 model. Very good, very slick helmet. Light and lots of air flow.
07-20-03 | 10:15 PM
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I have a Specialized Enduro Comp either from 02 or 03 and I think it could use more vents myself. After riding with my gf's Specialized Allez, the Enduro Comp leaves a bit to be desired. Since you seem to have the more oval heads (as opposed to the round Giros), I suggest you'd go with the Louis Garneau helmets. If I ever replace mine, I think I'd get the Aki.
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07-20-03 | 11:22 PM
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Originally posted by AquariaGuy
I see...
Many of the helmets I see don't say SNELL/ANSI certified. So far the only one I've seen is CPSC for Giro. I don't even know what that is.
I see...
Many of the helmets I see don't say SNELL/ANSI certified. So far the only one I've seen is CPSC for Giro. I don't even know what that is.
For more information, check out the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute's Standards Information website.
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