Helmet
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Elushion wrote:I have 60-100£, to spend on a new helmet. Which is the best one? Giro Ionos or Bell sweep r, or any others?
If you can get the Ionos for a £100 then go for that!0 -
Try them and whichever fits best, if several fit to your satisfaction choose the coolest looking one.
Fit is the most important factor0 -
Specialzed whatever it is has the highest protection rating, being tested to Snell B90A - that will be my next road lid.
Protection is the most important factor.0 -
robbarker wrote:Specialzed whatever it is has the highest protection rating, being tested to Snell B90A - that will be my next road lid.
Protection is the most important factor.
Specialized in the US are tested to Snell standards but Euro models no longer carry Snell stickers. Is this simply to avoid the levy to Snell or are the Euro models only manufactured to meet the EN standard?0 -
robbarker wrote:Specialzed whatever it is has the highest protection rating, being tested to Snell B90A - that will be my next road lid.
Protection is the most important factor.
Specialized in the US are tested to Snell standards but Euro models no longer carry Snell stickers. Is this simply to avoid the levy to Snell or are the Euro models only manufactured to meet the EN standard?0 -
I'd go for the best fit. Will a £100 helmet protect you twice as much as a £50 one, or be twice as cool or half the weight ? I doubt it. Law of diminishing returns.
I've just got the Sweep R - seems as nice as my Helios. A tad lighter, and cheaper too.0 -
oldmarinman wrote:robbarker wrote:Specialzed whatever it is has the highest protection rating, being tested to Snell B90A - that will be my next road lid.
Protection is the most important factor.
Specialized in the US are tested to Snell standards but Euro models no longer carry Snell stickers. Is this simply to avoid the levy to Snell or are the Euro models only manufactured to meet the EN standard?0 -
The Specialized D2 or sworks was recalled in the US as it did not pass the US snell testing.
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08138.html
It was changed and reintroduced with a different name in the US.
The europen one was not recalled and not changed as it did not need to pass this test.
We have the old US failed version which should be as safe as any other UK helmet.0 -
I would get the Catlike Whisper Plus (Blue) for £90 delivered from Prendas. 39 air vents too
It was used by the MTB Olympic Champion (Julien Ablason) and also by the Road Race Olympic Champion (Samuel Sanchez).x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x
Commuting / Winter rides - Jamis Renegade Expert
Pootling / Offroad - All-City Macho Man Disc
Fast rides Cannondale SuperSix Ultegra0 -
Brixtonbiker wrote:The europen one was not recalled and not changed as it did not need to pass this test.
We have the old US failed version which should be as safe as any other UK helmet.0 -
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This is where everybody recommends the helmet that they have.... :roll:
Try them all on, just because it's comfy on someone elses head doesn't mean it will be comfy on yours....0 -