ewep Posted July 7, 2006 Posted July 7, 2006 I want a new helmet, PLEASE!!! But which one? Number one, Atmos, MUCH to pricey. But I am looking at these: Bell Sweep R, Giro Pneumo, Catlike Whisper (Euskatel) or Specialized Decibel. Which one would you advise, and WHY?
Wheelsuck Posted July 7, 2006 Posted July 7, 2006 Bell Sweep, apparently made in the same factory as Giro and carries the same warrantees and safety specs.
AndreZA Posted July 7, 2006 Posted July 7, 2006 MET stradivariushttp://www.met-helmets.com/docs/img/gamma_2006/263/stradivariusoro.jpg http://www.met-helmets.com/ProdottiDet.jsp?idrub=297&idc at=14
SARA Posted July 7, 2006 Posted July 7, 2006 Well I've got a Sweep and I hardly notice I've got anything on my head. Can def recommend from the actual wearing pt of view but then my head is most likely different to yours. If I think about it the bell sweeps are quite a popular choice around here. Usually a good sign. Don't know much about the others. Try them on see which one feels good and of course if you are a real cyclist you will be most concerned about how fast it makes you look. Apparently. Couldn't believe it when I heard a bunch of boys discussing the colour scheme of their helmets!
Psycho Posted July 7, 2006 Posted July 7, 2006 BELL SWEEP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!They are flippen nice!!!!!!!!!, got one myself, doesn't even feel like you wearing a helmetsmileys/smiley20.gif
E1A104 Posted July 7, 2006 Posted July 7, 2006 Whatever fits your head best. Found the Giro's to be best for my pip although the Spiuk also fitted well and VERY comfortable.
TitusTi Posted July 7, 2006 Posted July 7, 2006 MET, 5th Element, crash proof, strong light and keeps your head cool.
ewep Posted July 7, 2006 Author Posted July 7, 2006 How about this one? Catlike Kompact Pro uploads/ewep/images/2006-07-07_102438_06_catlike_kompactpro_grp.jpg
Craven Posted July 7, 2006 Posted July 7, 2006 As said above, whatever fits your head! I find the Bell's to fit perfectly while Giro's just dont sit nicely on my head. Met 5th Element is also a cool lid but in the end it is personal choice. There is nothing wrong with any of those lids that you mentioned. Oh ja, the Atmos has already been replaced by a new higher end model so by buying that you would would be sitting with a 'outdated' helmet in 4 months time... hmmm (Go for the Sweep smileys/smiley2.gif )
NotSoBigBen Posted July 7, 2006 Posted July 7, 2006 Hmmmmm ? Specialized! Unless you have one of those strange shaped heads that needs some other helmet!
ewep Posted July 7, 2006 Author Posted July 7, 2006 BB, where can I get the Specialized? Only at Cyclelab?
NotSoBigBen Posted July 7, 2006 Posted July 7, 2006 EWEP - Summit cycles in Midrand (011-315-8311 Anton) - tell him I sent you (Bennie that is!). Then again that may not help you!
shammy_rash Posted July 7, 2006 Posted July 7, 2006 Yes for: Bell Sweep R: lightweight with many "air -vents", top of the range and affordable price + / - R1000 - most popularNo for : Giro Pneumo: its an "out of date" helmet. Was 2004 top helmet. Still nice but we always want the latestYou decide:Catlike Whisper (Euskatel) : quite pricey +/- R1500Yes: Specialized Decibel, similar to Bell, same price class too - its up to you to decide what name you want on your head?
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