New helmet

Ringo · Post by **Ringo** » 21 Jan 2009 21:23

I'm currently in the market for a new racing helmet and just thought i'd see if anyone had any suggestions for anything suitable.

I've got a bit of birthday money to burn and have been looking at the Specialized S-Works 2D.

http://www.primera-bournemouth.co.uk/Te ... rodID=4879

Has anyone had any experiance with specialized helmets in the past or can anyone reccomend another one to me to have a look at?

cheers

Adrian · Post by **Adrian** » 21 Jan 2009 22:03

How about the top of the range giro one?....I dont have said lid but a mate of mine does and hes well happy with it.

Ringo · Post by **Ringo** » 21 Jan 2009 22:22

you mean the Ionis? Yeah, it's nice. But i've got a giro at the moment and want something a bit different. I don't think it comes in red. Everyone has a giro helmet

Si-D · Post by **Si-D** » 22 Jan 2009 01:30

I have the Specialized 2D Lid - it's extremely light and comfy, so much so it doesn't feel like you're really wearing one.
You can still pick up the '08 model, in red.
I think the S-Works came in a nice red & black combo, and I'm sure I've seen a Beaconite sporting one.

Ed Moss · Post by **Ed Moss** » 22 Jan 2009 08:42

I've recently got one of these, best fitting helmet I've ever had.

http://www.bellbikehelmets.com/productD ... p?prodID=1

paul · Post by **paul** » 22 Jan 2009 16:43

best fitting helmet i've ever tried is one of these http://www.biketiresdirect.com/Images40 ... AGEN-1.jpg

lazer genesis

literally hugs your head
much more comfy than the ionos and 2d IMO (based only on trying them on in the shop)

Ringo · Post by **Ringo** » 23 Jan 2009 20:12

there's a new contender....

http://www.prendas.co.uk/details.asp?ty ... 27&ID=2191

Si-D · Post by **Si-D** » 23 Jan 2009 22:28

Ringo wrote:there's a new contender....

http://www.prendas.co.uk/details.asp?ty ... 27&ID=2191

Looks like they've head butted an abandoned wasps nest!!

On the subject of helmets I need to get one of those wierd, pointy ones for use in TT's.
Any recommendations??

Neil Compton · Post by **Neil Compton** » 23 Jan 2009 23:31

Some nice helmets at this link :

http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?c ... Helmet%20s

Ringo · Post by **Ringo** » 23 Jan 2009 23:50

Si-D wrote:
On the subject of helmets I need to get one of those wierd, pointy ones for use in TT's.
Any recommendations??

I use a Giro Advantage (i think thats what its called). No complaints from me.

Ed Moss · Post by **Ed Moss** » 24 Jan 2009 08:20

Ringo wrote:there's a new contender....

http://www.prendas.co.uk/details.asp?ty ... 27&ID=2191

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Ringo · Post by **Ringo** » 24 Jan 2009 09:06

i'll take that as a no then ed?

think i'm gonna go with the specialized because i do think it looks nicer and i can get it in red. Also it's lighter.

Ed Moss · Post by **Ed Moss** » 24 Jan 2009 13:15

Might as wear one of these, well that's what it looks like...

http://ngfl.northumberland.gov.uk/clipa ... ve_jpg.jpg

charlie · Post by **charlie** » 25 Jan 2009 11:06

Last week they had some helmets in International Stock in Kings Heath. Don't know what make they were, but in the past they have had Giro and Lmet. Usually cheaper than elsewhere.

Almac · Post by **Almac** » 26 Jan 2009 16:50

How about looking local

We have these in silver and White

http://www.birminghamcitycycles.co.uk/p ... sp?id=1078

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