I have access to an LG Rocket but have been very impressed with the looks and reported performance of the Limar Chrono. Since I often race on relatively rough roads and on rolling, twisty courses, the idea of a shorter tail appeals to me. I’m interested in hearing from anyone with experience racing in the Limar - what do you think of it?
Thanks,
Don
I never raced in it because after playing around with it in the living room for 30 minutes I put it back in the box and returned it for a refund. My perceptions may be of less value to you because I never took it out of the house, and that is fine, but I thought I would post them anyway in case you are interested. I liked the idea of the shorter tail. That is why I bought it in the first place. I have no idea how it stacks up aerodynamically against other helmets. In terms of helmet construction, it seemed on par with the rockets. Not as solidly constructed at the Giro or Spiuk (as it is the thin fairing shell over a normal helmet design), but not terrible. My complaint was not the helmet, per say, it was the retention system. Now, my struggles with aero helmet fit have been documented other threads and I will not claim to be easy to please when it comes to a helmet fitting comfortably on my head, but this was one of the worst I have tried. The straps were way to long, very difficult to adjust, and awkwardly placed. The retention ring inside the helmets was also difficult to adjust and uncomfortable. I could never get it to a point where it did not wobble around when I shook my head. It appeared to me to be a retention system design thing rather than a sizing thing.
It may just be my head, or that I am extraordinarily picky about fit, but I did not like it. It may fit you very well (especially if you have a very wide, round head) and I would not rule out trying it. Just make sure that you can return it if it fits you like it did me.
Are you thinking of the LG Chrono? The LG Chrono is similar in construction to the LG Rocket with a fairing over a separate foam interior. The Limar Chrono (which is the same as the Lazer Chrono) is similar in construction to the Spiuk with thinner foam walls that take the same shape as the exterior shell.
I’ve used the Limar Chrono. The “in-mold” construction allows a weight savings of about 100g over the Rocket, and also a smaller exterior profile given the same interior space. I think it’s one of the more comfortable aero helmets. I’d recommend it for riders with medium or large sized heads or who don’t keep their head up all the time and want a smaller tail. I think the one size is too large for my small head, so I would sell mine. You can PM me if interested.
Funny you should ask. I have both. The limar is now a book end on the shelf after it saved my noggin from a hard fall. i would tell you where and how fast I was going but cant remember. So we know it works safety wise. I loved it when you got out of the saddle to climb because of the short tail. it did not interfere with shoulders at all. used it at a local sprint, biking around neighborhoods making alot of turns and it was nice to be able to get up and crank down to gain some momentum. it rained that day and roads were wet. It was comfortable and fit nice, easy to adjust and I liked the carbon look to it. Wore it on training rides too because it was not that much out of place with the roadies. I rode it on training rides up to 60 miles with no neck fatigue. It seemed fast and I bought new on ebay if you want to search there. It ws like 50% off list.
Just read other post about fit and retention system and not to take anything away from his post but I had no problem and could easily adjust on head with two fingers.Could just be my head or big ears though.
No, it was definitely the Limar Chrono. I have tried the LG Chrono as well (and did not like it either) so I know the difference. Perhaps there is an older and newer version of the Limar? It is certainly possible that I am remembering incorrectly regarding the in-mold aspect, it was almost 2 years ago that I bought it and as I said, I only had it about 30 minutes before I sent it back. I certainly have no reason to doubt that it is a good helmet if it fits you (as other here have attested to) however, it most certainly did not fit me at all. I think that is the most important thing with an aero helmet. My biggest word of warning to the OP is make sure you try it first or buy from somewhere you can return it so you do not get stuck with an ill fitting aero helmet if, like me, it does not fit.
i have the limar and have raced with it for 2 years, realy like it overall, fits me well and is comfortable/ez to adjust. Not sure how it compares in aeroness but light weight and comfortable for an aero helmet .
Love my Limar Crono and highly recommend it!
I used to own a Limar Chrono and now own a LG Rocket.
The Chrono has the same sort of shell as a Giro Advantage, i.e. the tail is a hard foambased material that is durable.
The LG uses a more flexible type of fairing.
I can see how the Limar may be more advantageous in technical courses in the UK, especially when the UK doesn’t actually have any good roads!! well except for the M roads… man how i’ve dreamed about TTing on those roads! instead we’re stuck with A roads.
I sold on the Limar because i could not get the tail to touch my back no matter how hard i tried.
But, i did not have any problems with the retention system, and because it’s a free size helmet it is more spacious than most other helmets e.g. Bell and Giro.
I have owned or currently own a Spiuk, Limar, Giro, Bell, Uvex FP2 and a LG Rocket, and the Limar is one of the easiest to get on quickly, second probably only to the LG Rocket. The Limar has non-flexible ear flaps (though they are not very low so it’s not really a problem) so it’s a bit slower to get on than the LG Rocket, where hyou can bend out the ear flaps to put on the helmet.