it’s time for a new helmet. my current helmet(trek vapor) is the one i bought when i started out and it has gotten the job done. it’s still in fairly good shape, but i’d like something with a smaller overall size.
my lbs has a limited number of helmets. of the ones they have, i like the giro pneumo best.
i’m wide open for suggestions… under $200.00.
Dude- No question.
Bell Furio. This helmet is actually 4 grams lighter than the Giro Atmos at $200+. It has plenty of vents, a cool aero shape and comes in good colors.
They are normally about $59.99 and sell on sale for about $42.99 at our store until the end of today (end of our Memorial Day Sale).
A few of the guys who work here use the Furio. It is a bargain.
And I thougth Tom D would say the one that fits.
Bell, Giro, Specialized all fit different shaped heads, get the one that fits your shape head.
I couldn’t agree more with the Furio. I’m glad Tom D agrees also. I LOVE my Furio which is actually fairely inexpensive. I got mine on sale for around 60 bucks I think and it fits incredibly well, is light and looks great. I can’t think of a great reason to spend anymore besides aerodynamics but then I would get hot in those TT helmets with few vents.
I got garneau oro t-bone , 8.5 ounces, 49 bucks at nashbar.
I got a new specialized, the $100 one, not the $175 (that is way to much). Fits really nice and looks good. I have had Giro and Bell in the past, like this one a little better. Like someone said, get the one that fits your head.
Giro Pneumo- I have two and love them, light, plenty of venting, easy adjustment on the go and on and on.
Dude- No question.
Bell Furio. This helmet is actually 4 grams lighter than the Giro Atmos at $200+. It has plenty of vents, a cool aero shape and comes in good colors.
They are normally about $59.99 and sell on sale for about $42.99 at our store until the end of today (end of our Memorial Day Sale).
A few of the guys who work here use the Furio. It is a bargain.
According to every catalog I have seen the Furio weighs 10.3oz, while the Atmos weighs 9oz, Pneumo 9.5oz,Sweep 9.9oz, and on and on, as a matter of fact you can get the Giro transfer for about $30 and it weighs less with the same amount of vents!
Just ordered mine. Thanks Tom. My Pnuemo is falling apart after 1 year. For 50 bucks shipped, it’s worth trying.
Dennis
What I want to know is what helmet looks good if you have cabeza grande?
My Specialized helmet looks like a mushroom on my head.