What helmets do you guys have?
04-24-05, 06:20 PM
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I have a Limar (107, I think) and really like the way it fits. I tried on a Decibel on Friday and it really didn't fit my head very well. I think the Specialized and Bell helmets are made for folks with rounder heads. Limar and Giro seem to be better if the sides of your head are flatter. YMMV.
04-24-05, 07:29 PM
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I just grabbed a Bell in the $50 range which felt comfortable. I'm pleased with it even if it doesn't have a great pedigree 
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just bought a spec decibel myself (blue). super comfortable in comparison to the old bell (??) mtb i used to wear. with the rear retention system adjusted, i can hang upside down and the helmet hangs on even with the straps undone. (don't ask!!)
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Limar 909
Fits better tan anything else I tried on- I don't have a Giro head I guess. Got it for less than online from the LBS.
PJ
Fits better tan anything else I tried on- I don't have a Giro head I guess. Got it for less than online from the LBS.
PJ
04-24-05, 09:56 PM
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Bell Alchera, medium, silver, light weight and great airflow.
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giro atmos, fassa bortolo version. matches my bike.
I might get a Met Stradivarius II when I go to Japan next year, though, I won't be able to race in it since its not certified in the US.
I might get a Met Stradivarius II when I go to Japan next year, though, I won't be able to race in it since its not certified in the US.
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04-24-05, 11:03 PM
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Catlike Kompact2 (Euskaltel) I had to buy one to match my new frame:-)
Got a decent deal on it.
Got a decent deal on it.
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I have a Giro Gila its blue, black, and silver take the visor off for the road and visor on for off-road when im on my mountain bike its an ok helmet but I want the Giro Atmos the lonestar edition. But its hard for me to dish out $280.00 if you know where i can get one for cheaper let me know.
04-24-05, 11:50 PM
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Giro Monza in blue. I think I am the first person to claim the Monza.
04-24-05, 11:58 PM
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04-25-05, 08:20 AM
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Lazer Blade and some old Bell thing. The Lazer is quite nice -good fit and colors match my bike (blue/silver) - but if I wasn't able to buy it at a very cheap price I would have likely gone with the Bell Alchera.
04-25-05, 09:21 AM
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I have the Trek Interval. Should I take the visor off for road riding/commuting?
I really don't like the helmet. The straps aren't in the right place for some reason. The chin strap is way too far back towards my neck. I also think it doesn't look very cool.
Is it wrong to WANT to crash so I'm forced to get a new helmet?
I really don't like the helmet. The straps aren't in the right place for some reason. The chin strap is way too far back towards my neck. I also think it doesn't look very cool.
Is it wrong to WANT to crash so I'm forced to get a new helmet?
04-25-05, 09:58 AM
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Do you guys like the Ghisallho? I wear a Bell Biker....
04-25-05, 10:37 AM
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Bell Alchera L in Black. Great ventilation, fits very very well and it was on sale for $42 at Performance.
04-25-05, 10:55 AM
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Bell "whatever they had on sale at Supergo", about $35. It has a visor, which I leave on all the time to give True Roadies something (else) to snicker about.