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Cyclist75354986865

12-26-15 02:47 PM

Torn between two helmets

Looking for a new helmet. I am torn between the Giro Synthe and the Catlike Mixino. I have tried both on with equal comfort. Opinions appreciated.

datlas

12-26-15 02:55 PM

Go by feel and/or comfort. If tied, go by looks. If still tied, go by price.

10 Wheels

12-26-15 02:57 PM

Post pics with each helmet on your head.

Lazyass

12-26-15 03:00 PM

The Catlike is one ugly, corny looking helmet.

TimothyH

12-26-15 03:16 PM

They are both ugly but the Catlike takes ugly to a whole new level.

Wileyrat

12-26-15 03:43 PM

I see you're somewhere in the Southeast, so I would say go for whichever helmet you think has the best ventilation.

Nachoman

12-26-15 03:52 PM

Not that all helmets aren't stupid looking to some extent, but the Catlike Mixino is extraordinarily fugly.

Secret Squirrel

12-26-15 04:38 PM

The catlike looks like a bunch of empty eye sockets. Really creepy. I have the Giro synthe and find it very confortable. If you find the non mips version, the price is about 100

GlennR

12-26-15 04:45 PM

I have a Synthe MIPS and after a recent crash, bought another.

And then there's the crowd that says not to wear a helmet.

Lazyass

12-26-15 05:14 PM

The Catlike is a giant wiffleball.

BengalCat

12-26-15 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 18415537)

Go by feel and/or comfort. If tied, go by looks. If still tied, go by price.

That's the way I would advise.

rmfnla

12-26-15 07:20 PM

Torn between two helmets

Feeling like a fool...

OnyxTiger

12-26-15 07:23 PM

The catlike looks like a giant vacant honeycomb.

diphthong

12-27-15 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmfnla (Post 18416039)

Torn between two helmets

Feeling like a fool...

deciding between both of you is breaking all the rules

thin_concrete

12-27-15 08:05 AM

I just looked up the Cateye Mixino. I'd take the Giro all 7 days of the week.

cyclebycle13

12-27-15 08:06 AM

Love my mixino helmets. All helmets look stupid, the mixino is just a different stupid. All cycling outfits look stupid. If you think my helmet looks more stupid than yours, that's ok, you still look stupid!

thin_concrete

12-27-15 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by cyclebycle13 (Post 18416671)

:lol: :lol: :lol:

StanSeven

12-27-15 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyclebycle13 (Post 18416671)

You keep telling yourself that and it will be okay.

cyclebycle13

12-27-15 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by StanSeven (Post 18416770)

You keep telling yourself that and it will be okay.

Yes and let's add to it. Anyone who thinks they look good in their cycling skippies, IS STUPID! Or, as Mr. Jefferson said (on South Park), "Allegedly, allegedly!!! You're ignorant."

StanSeven

12-27-15 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by cyclebycle13 (Post 18416778)

Yes and let's add to it. Anyone who thinks they look good in their cycling skippies, IS STUPID!

Aww. I planned on wearing my bibs to the beach this summer to attract women.

JohnJ80

12-28-15 07:20 PM

Two things I require in a helmet other than comfort:

1. Has to have MIPS. After a lot of research on this and family experience with TBI, this is well worth any premium.

2. I have to be able to scratch my head through the vents. Drives me nuts if I can't.

So the helmet I have is the POC octal MIPs. Highly recommend it. I wouldn't buy either of the helmets suggested.

J.

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