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02-08-06, 04:39 PM
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helmet
i need a new helmet. the previous helmet that i had was very basic, and it has seen better days. so I am looking for a new one. preferably sub $100. i know that price as little to do with safety, and a lot more to do with weight. anything else to take into consideration other then personal taste? anyone a fan of a particular brand, or model. thanks.
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02-08-06, 04:47 PM
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For the price, I love my tirreno firenza. $35 at Performance. It is pretty basic, maybe you're looking for something nicer, but it's not ugly, it fits me, and it keeps me from getting killed.
02-08-06, 05:43 PM
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^^+1. I have the same helemt. Not to bad looking or overly large like some of the cheapers ones, and is quite comfy.
02-08-06, 05:58 PM
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Just like everything else, fit is critcal here. I just switched from Specialized to Bell, and there is a lot of difference in the fit. Bell seems to fit longer heads front to back, whereas Specialized in my experience seems to fit rounder heads, and pinched my forehead a bit on longer rides, somehting I did not discover until post purchase. I bought a Bell Furio for $59.99, it seems to be a great helmet for the money. Bell has a nice dial adjust fit system that makes their helmets worth consideration.
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02-08-06, 07:16 PM
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i should note that i am in a Bell Paradox (L). I like the way this helmet fit ill try some more Bells. I'll check out my LBS, but they don't carry to many different types of helmets. thanks
