Kask Utopia, Rudy Volantis, Specialized Evade II, MET Manta or Oakley AR05

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I’m looking for an aerodynamic road helmet and was checking these out. Does anyone have any experience with these helmets or recommend any others?

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of that lot, utopia and evade…just personal preference.

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What country are you in? The HJC aero version is a super light helmet.

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I’m in the U.S. I did look at the Furion. It’s a good looking helmet and is available on Bike Inn. How is it I’m terms of aerodynamics and safety standards?

What country are you in? The HJC aero version is a super light helmet.

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I’m leaning HJC Furion. I like the size and form. Apparently the manufacturer is one of the largest helmet producers in the world of motorcycle helmets. They have been worn by Soudal.

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I have a Utopia. SUPER NICE.

The only knock is where my sunglasses meet the retention mechanism… it’s a bit strange.

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Do you own an HJC Furion, and if so what size based on your measurements? I’m a 58cm circumference head. The size guide says M/L, but the reviews indicate I should order an XL/XXL.

What country are you in? The HJC aero version is a super light helmet.

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Myself (a d one of my buddies) are using a Met Manta for the past 18 months or so.

Don’t know re. just how aero vs others , but for me it’s THE most comfy helmet I’ve had, over about 20 years of having both road and mtb lids.
Very light too.

Obviously fit can be personal.

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I have a met manta. Light blue size medium. Willing to part with it if you are interested. Riding mostly gravel and dirt roads now so don’t really have a lot of use for an aero helmet anymore. PM if you have any questions

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I don’t own one but I stayed with the importer here in Australia during the Tour Down Under. He did have a spare XL he was going to give me but it was too big. I’m a M in every other helmet including Oakley and Giro road helmets I own if that helps.

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Thanks for that info. I’m waiting on Bike Inn to respond to my sizing question. I’m typically a medium to it sounds like I’d be a M/L. It’s odd that all the reviews said to size up.

I don’t own one but I stayed with the importer here in Australia during the Tour Down Under. He did have a spare XL he was going to give me but it was too big. I’m a M in every other helmet including Oakley and Giro road helmets I own if that helps.

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I have a Utopia. SUPER NICE.

The only knock is where my sunglasses meet the retention mechanism… it’s a bit strange.

Works with Oakley’s?

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I’ve got an evade 2, and absolutely love it. Looks sweet, feels fast, comfortable, not too hot with good airflow. Having MIPs is always a plus for me as even if its a might make me safer that’s still something.
Another thing is if you have longer hair it works well with a man bun/ hair down etc.
It’s definitely at a price premium but i feel like it is worth it. It’s popular, but that’s because it is good.

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I have a Utopia.

Positives:

  • very high build quality, everything is polished and perfect
  • great ventilation for any helmet but really impressive ventilation for an aero helmet
  • sits at just the right “depth” on my head: not too high, not too low. it’s also low profile.
  • great straps and retention system (works well with my glasses)
  • best looking helmet sold, in my opinion (?)

Negatives:

  • no MIPS
  • narrow, minimal pads can be uncomfortable for some, especially on brow (not me, though)
  • rear retention system can slip vertically on occasion
  • fairly expensive and essentially never on sale
  • nowhere to store glasses