Helmets
07-06-11 | 06:08 PM
#26
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07-06-11 | 06:08 PM
#27
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https://www.giro.com/us_en/ionos.html
Buy one on E-Bay though, sometimes you can get a really good deal. I paid $170 for mine with free shipping, so it wasn't the best deal out there, but better than the $230 MSRP.
If you are concerned about having a unique helmet though, the Ionos is/was the flagship Giro helmet, so it is pretty common.
Buy one on E-Bay though, sometimes you can get a really good deal. I paid $170 for mine with free shipping, so it wasn't the best deal out there, but better than the $230 MSRP.
If you are concerned about having a unique helmet though, the Ionos is/was the flagship Giro helmet, so it is pretty common.
07-06-11 | 06:14 PM
#29
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If you want something unique, get a Catlike. Much cooler imo.
07-06-11 | 06:20 PM
#30
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I am not discounting the validity of your point. I am not one to assume, but I doubt it is the point of contention on the OP's post. I for one do not associate more money spent equal safer.
07-06-11 | 06:40 PM
#32
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From: California
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I cracked my helmet in three places this week, so I now have one on order. I really wanted the Giro Atmos, but I was able to get a good deal on a Limar Ultralight 104 without going over budget. It wouldn't be my first choice aesthetically, but I suspect the 104 would be more aero/quieter than the Atmos. That's gotta be worth something.
07-06-11 | 06:41 PM
#33
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+1 on Lazer.
I have a Lazer Helium and love the tightening mechanism. It feels quite secure and comfortable on your head. Obviously ym(and $$$ outlay priorities)mv, but I started out with a $40 Bell, then tried the fancy Lazer and never looked back. I spend a frightening amount of time in my helmet each week, so why not get something that feels better and looks cooler?
I have a Lazer Helium and love the tightening mechanism. It feels quite secure and comfortable on your head. Obviously ym(and $$$ outlay priorities)mv, but I started out with a $40 Bell, then tried the fancy Lazer and never looked back. I spend a frightening amount of time in my helmet each week, so why not get something that feels better and looks cooler?
07-06-11 | 07:43 PM
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I think ventilation is the biggest factor in more expensive helmets. I went from a standard mountain bike helmet (visor removed of course) to a Giro Sarros, and I love it. Another feature of the upper end designs is the air flow, or noise reduction. My older helmet sounded like I was being tailed by a small jet when over 25/30 mph - Giro=a much quieter ride.
07-06-11 | 08:04 PM
#41
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Out with the old, in with the new.
Old bontrager entry level helmet 2 years old, 16 vents, 340g
New Giro Aeon, 24 vents, 245g
The fit, the ventilation, comfort, are so much better on the Aeon. (not to mention weight). I will never buy a cheap helmet again.
07-07-11 | 12:18 AM
#44
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I have paid for the comfort. It happened to be a S-Works helmet. I wear my helmet a lot, might as well have it be comfortable.
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07-07-11 | 06:53 AM
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I love it so far. I have a rather large head and this is the most comfy helmet I have ever worn, and I got it new for $10 because it had a cracked visor, which I removed anyway.
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07-07-11 | 06:59 AM
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