Looking for a helmet around $50
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Looking for a helmet around $50
Hello all,
I was wondering if anyone ran across any deals on helmets? I'm looking to replace my helmet after a crash and need something around what I had before. What I was using was a Bell Sweep XC. I'm hoping to find something similar for around $50 on sale.
Any help wound be greatly appreciated.
If it matters, I'm an adult male size L head.
I was wondering if anyone ran across any deals on helmets? I'm looking to replace my helmet after a crash and need something around what I had before. What I was using was a Bell Sweep XC. I'm hoping to find something similar for around $50 on sale.
Any help wound be greatly appreciated.
If it matters, I'm an adult male size L head.
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specialized echelon
https://wheelworld.com/product/specia...on-58570-1.htm
https://wheelworld.com/product/specia...on-58570-1.htm
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Sometimes Costco sells Bell helmets in-store for around $25. With spring approaching, they have them now.
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No helmets at Costco right now.
I do like the Bell Alchera that was suggested, and the reviews look good. The Specialized is out of the price range I set (I meant to say my price range was up to $50 at the beginning). I ran across a few that I'd like to point out and maybe get some feedback on.
The Ascent Strada, and a few w/free shipping at PricePoint $30-50 here.
I do like the Bell Alchera that was suggested, and the reviews look good. The Specialized is out of the price range I set (I meant to say my price range was up to $50 at the beginning). I ran across a few that I'd like to point out and maybe get some feedback on.
The Ascent Strada, and a few w/free shipping at PricePoint $30-50 here.
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I have the Red/White Bell Lumen. Looks nice and was affordable. I paid about $50 from REI last summer, I'm sure you can find it for the same price online if you shop around.
https://www.bellsports.com/pavement/lumen
https://www.bellsports.com/pavement/lumen
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If you had only posted that helmet 2 weeks ago I would've gotten it. Matches my bike and it's better than the one i paid more for (Livestrong Saros). Although I do like to show one of the reasons why I'm biking
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I got a specialized propero with the visor in black and size is medium for 50$ ... plus shipping
https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/778383/
https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/778383/
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Performance replaced my Ascent Strada free. I'd recommend it, but first, call Bell and see what their replacement policy is for wrecked helmets. Even a deep discount may make you want to stay with them.
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Is there any objective data to compare the level of protection offered by various bicycling helmets? If there is some correlation between the price of a helmet and it's ability to keep the contents of my skull intact, it might have a lot to do with what I'd be willing to spend on one.
-Bert
-Bert
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I have this one and love it...
https://www.speedgoat.com/Catalog.asp...tle=lazer%20o2
Sale ends today so you have a little over an hour to order!
https://www.speedgoat.com/Catalog.asp...tle=lazer%20o2
Sale ends today so you have a little over an hour to order!
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Is there any objective data to compare the level of protection offered by various bicycling helmets? If there is some correlation between the price of a helmet and it's ability to keep the contents of my skull intact, it might have a lot to do with what I'd be willing to spend on one.
-Bert
-Bert
https://www.bhsi.org/helmet11.htm
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If only you could go up to $70, the Scattante Spyder (performancebike.com) is on sale. I had a look at it and it seems damn nice. I currently have a year-old Giro Pneumo that is the first "expensive" helmet I've ever bought, and the ventilation is great. I'll never go back to "cheap". I've been considering the Spyder as a future replacement/backup.
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best you'll get
https://www.bhsi.org/helmet11.htm
https://www.bhsi.org/helmet11.htm
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