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inaba116
Apr 14, 14 18:52
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I am in the market for a new road helmet. Has anyone tried the Louis Garneau Course helmet? There aren't many reviews on the interwebs but from what I did read this seems like a nice helmet.

Here are the things I look for in a helmet (most important to least important):
1. safety
2. best airflow (TX summers are HOT)
3. comfort
4. aesthetics
5. aerodynamics

Assuming all helmets are equally safe I would say that the airflow/cooling is the most important.

Any LG Course owners care to chime in or does anyone have another recommendation?

Thanks!
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darkhorsetri
Apr 14, 14 19:15
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I like mine. Comfortable. Wore it in Kona and it felt great in the heat.
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Ex-cyclist
Apr 14, 14 19:49
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Pretty much ticks all the boxes. I really like mine. First hot day on Sunday at around 77 degree and never once did I feel like my head was hot on any of the longish climbs we did.

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hvywghttrigy
Apr 14, 14 20:51
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Got one tonight and loved it. Good ventilation and I feel it fits better than my Giro. Downside it doesn't fit sunglasses as well as the Giro.
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inaba116
Apr 15, 14 6:48
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hvywghttrigy wrote:
Downside it doesn't fit sunglasses as well as the Giro.

Sunglasses don't fit well when you are wearing them or when you take them off and put them in your helmets vents?

Thanks!
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jackmott
Apr 15, 14 6:57
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inaba116 wrote:
Assuming all helmets are equally safe I would say that the airflow/cooling is the most important.

It is very comfy with lots of airflow. It is also expensive though. If it is just for training there are lots of other options. You aren't going to substantively change how hot you get via road helmet choice. Sort of a red herring there.

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hvywghttrigy
Apr 15, 14 7:51
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Sounded right in my head.

Sunglasses don't fit well in the vents, a little snug since the vents that they fit in are a little tighter. They can still go in the vents just not as easy as my Giro.
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inaba116
Apr 16, 14 7:13
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Thanks for all of the feedback everyone! Just found it at Competetive Cyclist for 50% off and free shipping. Can't beat that.
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