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zedzded
Oct 4, 17 18:46
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I sold my old Kask Bambino as I was having a few issues with the magnets on the visor, I loved the helmet though. From what I understand the new Bambino has stronger magnets? I'd love to get another one, but they cost $500 in Australia! I quite like the Smith Podium TT, but my mate has one and he reckons it has similar problems to the old Bambino, weak magnets and he's lost his visor before. What other options are out there? I want one with a visor. The LG P-09 has a visor that flips up, has anyone got a P-09? TIA

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I've got a Giro Air Attack that I use when on my road bike, I guess that could be an option, although to my uneducated eye, it doesn't look very fast!
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anthonypat
Oct 4, 17 18:53
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I have the Smith, and yes weak magnets...plus the rubber more piece has come loose when wet. Smith was great to send me a new lens but same thing, this will try a little glue.

P09 does flip but it’s a useless trick to me. I recall study showing it was faster with glasses than with lens.

I have also used the giro Aerohead. Fit is good, though a touch more warm than LG or Smith. The magnets are quite strong in p,ace or flipped up. I liked the ability on long climbs to be able to flip it up if I’m riding upright, just to try and get a little air cooling to the head.
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playero
Oct 4, 17 19:16
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Although I haven't wore any of the previously mentioned helmets... the aerohead has some mean magnets and top 3 in aero for just about everyone!

Best thing about the aerohead is that it is going down in price everyday, it is a bit warm but it can be worked around!
Speed kills unless you have speed skills!!!
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zedzded
Oct 4, 17 19:23
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playero wrote:
Although I haven't wore any of the previously mentioned helmets... the aerohead has some mean magnets and top 3 in aero for just about everyone!

Best thing about the aerohead is that it is going down in price everyday, it is a bit warm but it can be worked around!

Cool thanks. Just googled it. It's a weird looking helmet!
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spntrxi
Oct 4, 17 19:39
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I'm pretty happy with my Sworks TT... but if I was in the market soon I might wait for the Endura Aeroswitch
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IamSpartacus
Oct 4, 17 19:59
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hi fellow aussie! I had the bambino pro, and magnets were much much stronger. Keep an eye out second hand if you like them. I have the bontrager Aeolus which is a very tight squeeze of a helmet and an s-works tt. For comfort the latter is a good one and the visor wont move. The giro aerohead also gets good reviews - however if you race IMWA or something with it, it would be pretty warm I would imagine.
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zedzded
Oct 4, 17 20:04
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coates_hbk wrote:
hi fellow aussie! I had the bambino pro, and magnets were much much stronger. Keep an eye out second hand if you like them. I have the bontrager Aeolus which is a very tight squeeze of a helmet and an s-works tt. For comfort the latter is a good one and the visor wont move. The giro aerohead also gets good reviews - however if you race IMWA or something with it, it would be pretty warm I would imagine.

cool thanks :)

I'll probably go for another Bambino. Just trying to find a cheap one though is hard! I really liked the helmet, other than the magnet thing, but sounds like newer models have fixed this up.
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IamSpartacus
Oct 4, 17 20:10
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yeh they are definitely better. I used the visor all the time and had no issues. The inside head cradle also has a better ratchet type system. I sold mine like 2 months ago for 200 bucks. If your on facebook I see them all the time on trimarketplace or bicycle market (groups which sell this stuff aus wide).
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knighty76
Oct 4, 17 23:12
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POC Cerebel might be an option for you? No visor issues with mine, to date, although I'm not racing much. Has tested pretty well in the tunnel for a good number of people. Only slight grumble I have is the adjustment wheel is hard to access with the helmet on, but you get the knack. That said, I've only worn it in TTs this year, haven't tried it out in T1 yet. Quality is great.
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zedzded
Oct 4, 17 23:17
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knighty76 wrote:
POC Cerebel might be an option for you? No visor issues with mine, to date, although I'm not racing much. Has tested pretty well in the tunnel for a good number of people. Only slight grumble I have is the adjustment wheel is hard to access with the helmet on, but you get the knack. That said, I've only worn it in TTs this year, haven't tried it out in T1 yet. Quality is great.

Thanks I'll check it out.
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new_trimes
Oct 5, 17 3:19
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I don’t have personal experience but this helmet is on my wishlist.

http://www.rudyprojectusa.com/...p;item_id=HL600031US
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