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need bargain/cheap aero helmet.

robin sarnerrobin sarner
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thinking of getting new aero helmet.            tall man.    round back.     move head around a lot.         would like the latest and greatest but not the price.         will be using glasses because I need the bifocals.

currently using Giro Air Attack.

have old Uvex with long tail.    probably no.

have old Lazer Tardiz.        good enough ???

options ???

Garneau P-06  ???

 

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  • moetai@gmail.commoetai@gmail.com
    http://www.amazon.com/Bell-Javelin-Bike-Helmet-Burnout/dp/B00F9UA1P0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463813683&sr=8-1&keywords=bell+javelin
  • Gabe PetersonGabe Peterson
    Jim at ERO told me the Giro Advantage 2 is one of the lids that tests well on most athletes. $70 on Amazon right now. I used one for IMAZ when my LG P-09 got recalled. It felt about as fast as the LG lid, but doesn't have the same aesthetic value. Jim said the LG lid tests well on most athletes too, but it's not a bargain.
  • Brian Quarton [OLD]Brian Quarton [OLD]
    What Gabe said. Unless you test you don't really know, so I would go with what Jim says works for most. The Giro Advantage 2 fits the bill. Dave mentions another good choice.
  • Paul HoughPaul Hough
    Based on ERO recommendations I picked up a NEW Giro A2 for just $100 last year. $70 is outstanding! It must kill them that their old school model is out performing the latest/greatest overpriced helmets by a long shot.
  • robin sarnerrobin sarner

    thanks all.

    I did spring for the P-09.   only $200.

  • robin sarnerrobin sarner

    the P09 will not work.     sent it back.     due to my fit and back curve and funny shaped head, do not think any long tailed helmet will work.     there is just no way for me to make those types of helmets work.

    splurged for POC Cerebel.           keep the Giro Air Attack for hot races.   

  • Scott AlexanderScott Alexander
    I've been using the Giro Advantage 2 for several years, it's pretty solid - and fits my fat head!
    If I can try one of the new Girl Aerohead MIPS, they're going for $250 on trisports (before any discount we might get from EN), but I'll never buy something like that without trying it on first, but that's just me.
  • robin sarnerrobin sarner
    Right but I can not use a tailed helmet like that, I now know.    the tail would be sticking straight up much of the time.
  • Robert SaboRobert Sabo
    Just got my aerohead MIPS from my LBS. Fits like my Synthe and the shield looks awesome with great magnet system. the width is tight when putting it on like the advantage. I will try it tomorrow on my WEEK 18 RR. It's supposed to be high 80's with a "bit" of humidity. I'll let you know.
  • Mike WestoverMike Westover
    Robin, I'm using the Bontrager Ballista road aero helmet (no tail). Great ventilation. No reliable aero testing on it (there was one test by Bike Radar that had it very good, but the methodology was panned on ST). Great crash replacement policy; they sent me a new one for free since I crashed in the first year. Runs about $175 unless you can find one discounted.
  • robin sarnerrobin sarner
    Yes i was looking at the Aerohead. Seems like same idea as the POC Cerebel i now have.

    Ballista seems like same idea as Air Attack. But performs better. Maybe i will look at that for hot races.
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