Daily Deals and Specials

[nonky]

1 hour ago, The Ouzo said:

IF anyone comes across any road bike helmets on special please post link here.

Budget is zero, but I'll go up to around R1500 for a helmet that offers decent protection.

Check online at specialized co.za and specializedbicyclesafrica (different websites) for specials / end of range

[RobynE 🚵‍♀️]

Don’t know what the local price is but Giant Relay MIPS takes top honours in a budget helmet shootout and scores 5* in Virginia Tech ratings. It’s followed by the Specialized Align in the shootout. 
 

Bike Radar 

 

CE and EN1078 are basically the same thing and pretty much any helmet will have this rating. Almost all helmets are made in China anyway. 

MIPS is the way to go. 

But - make sure of the manufacture date. You need something that was manufactured within the past 2 years so that you can get a couple of years out of it.  I’ve been looking at helmets recently and it’s scary how many that are sitting on shelves waiting to be sold are manufactured 10+ years ago! 

I write this from more of a 🐎 background as rotational falls are commonplace and helmet ageing is real as it continuously bending and flexing, sweat etc. You don’t want an aged helmet to contribute to your concussion instead of absorbing it! 

[The Ouzo]

31 minutes ago, betaboy said:

Don’t cut corners with a purchase of a brain bucket! Spend extra and get the latest protection. Would you buy a sub standard tires? 

after my crash last week I agree even more than I did before, only thing is I cant afford the high end stuff. The spez align seems to be the best protection in that price range, scores very well in testing.

 

But, jsut come back from the Spez store, no tock in my size at the store or the warehouse. 

[The Ouzo]

3 minutes ago, RobynE said:

Don’t know what the local price is but Giant Relay MIPS takes top honours in a budget helmet shootout and scores 5* in Virginia Tech ratings. It’s followed by the Specialized Align in the shootout. 
 

Bike Radar 

 

CE and EN1078 are basically the same thing and pretty much any helmet will have this rating. Almost all helmets are made in China anyway. 

MIPS is the way to go. 

But - make sure of the manufacture date. You need something that was manufactured within the past 2 years so that you can get a couple of years out of it.  I’ve been looking at helmets recently and it’s scary how many that are sitting on shelves waiting to be sold are manufactured 10+ years ago! 

I write this from more of a 🐎 background as rotational falls are commonplace and helmet ageing is real as it continuously bending and flexing, sweat etc. You don’t want an aged helmet to contribute to your concussion instead of absorbing it! 

thanks, will look into the Giant Relay

[betaboy]

Yeah, don’t need the high end but if you got MIPS or equivalent then you should be good. Helmets expire and many selling them on here don’t to seem to realise this important part. But look at Easter specials. Currently Solomons has a sale on, see what they have. Good Luck in sorting your protection.🤛🏻

[ChrisF]

4 minutes ago, The Ouzo said:

after my crash last week I agree even more than I did before, only thing is I cant afford the high end stuff. The spez align seems to be the best protection in that price range, scores very well in testing.

 

But, jsut come back from the Spez store, no tock in my size at the store or the warehouse. 

 

Have you been able to confirm the size. fit and feel, using one of their other helmets ?

 

If so, reach out to Specialized Tygerberg / Stellenbosch.  Mike has given me some very godd service over the years.

[betaboy]

Quick heads up, If you after MTB, even Bike Kings have a Troy Lee with MIPS for close on 1700. 

[Shebeen]

1 hour ago, guidodg said:

if you want decent protection I would stay away from the Chinese Cairbulls in the above link...

interested why you say that, just going on price or seen in the flesh? almost bought a set of four for a team to be matching.

I have bought lights and otherparts from them and quality has decent.

 

1 hour ago, betaboy said:

Don’t cut corners with a purchase of a brain bucket! Spend extra and get the latest protection. Would you buy a sub standard tires? 

With the acknowledgement that more $$$ doesn't automatically mean better safety in a helmet.

 

 

[guidodg]

I read quite a bit about the Cairbulls on overseas forums...they are generally untested and I would not gamble on a helmet...

[michaelbiker]

 

[Thomo]

10 hours ago, The Ouzo said:

IF anyone comes across any road bike helmets on special please post link here.

Budget is zero, but I'll go up to around R1500 for a helmet that offers decent

Northcliff Cycles have had Lazer helmets on sale for as long as I can remember ... perhaps they still do. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Edited April 14 by Thomo

[RossTopher]

11 hours ago, The Ouzo said:

 

thanks gents, will pop up to the Spez store during the day and check them out.

 

best price is on the complete cyclist site, chuck in the 10% email subscriber discount. bosh.

[The Ouzo]

12 hours ago, RossTopher said:

best price is on the complete cyclist site, chuck in the 10% email subscriber discount. bosh.

no stock of my size in the country.

[Mike Dewing]

I don’t skimp on headwater although I will buy good quality second hand and only if it has 5 stars..

https://www.helmet.beam.vt.edu/bicycle-helmet-ratings.html

*head water but also head wear if you wish🤦‍♂️🤣

Edited April 15 by Mike Dewing
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[The Ouzo]

1 minute ago, Mike Dewing said:

I don’t skimp on headwater although I will buy good quality second hand and only if it has 5 stars..

https://www.helmet.beam.vt.edu/bicycle-helmet-ratings.html

*head water but also head wear if you wish🤦‍♂️🤣

yes, every helmet that I'm checking out is being cross referenced with this site.

the helmet I was wearing is not listed on this site, that does not mean it was crap, it just means it was not tested.

judging by the occasional discomfort I feel, I hit my head HARD, that helmet did its job. But I'd feel alot more comfortable if the new helmet has been tested and proven to have a safer rating.

[Mike Dewing]

5 minutes ago, The Ouzo said:

yes, every helmet that I'm checking out is being cross referenced with this site.

the helmet I was wearing is not listed on this site, that does not mean it was crap, it just means it was not tested.

judging by the occasional discomfort I feel, I hit my head HARD, that helmet did its job. But I'd feel alot more comfortable if the new helmet has been tested and proven to have a safer rating.

Absolutely.! I don’t think any helmet is “crap” rather have than don’t..
 

I prefer to know for sure though..