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Post by glynnsixo on Apr 27, 2016 20:43:03 GMT
haha! yeah theres always that! trouble is im trying to keep mrs sixo happy aswell....................no not like that, but shes wanting 'things' doing in the house.im in the middle of a bathroom project at the moment.
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Post by Rlo80 on Apr 27, 2016 21:24:56 GMT
im not convinced either, i suspect another marketing ploy.the super2 without chinguard or mips can be bought for 60 quid tho I know...but really doesn't fit my skull otherwise that's the one I would go for... |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2016 23:26:55 GMT
Glynn, I can tell you that I don't feel the extra grams on the Bell compared to the Giro Hex I mislaid, fits me lovely and the brow ports work brilliantly. I've ordered the chin piece too, for BPW days.
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Post by kirky72 on Apr 28, 2016 5:25:50 GMT
I wear the bell super a lot as it seems to have better air flow than my TL A1 but for snugness and fit the a1 is by far more fitted, just a perfect fit for me anyway. I feel the bell super wobbled a bit until a synch it up tight which I only do on the downs as if I leave it tight I end up pressure marks around my forehead for hours afterwards.
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Post by glynnsixo on Apr 28, 2016 11:48:52 GMT
so the try before you buy advice is getting harder, as bike shops seem to carry less stock and rely more on website sales. but anyway i tried a medium in evans and found the super2 at tweeks for 50 quid. must say the staff in evans were a bit clueless, the first assistant didnt realise that the full-face and chinguard-less helmet was the same thing, and the second assistant hadnt heard of MIPS even tho he'd got the helmet himself. they did offer a price match tho as long as ...blah...blah...blah.
so now waiting for delivery and on the lookout for a medium chin-guard, even tho im not very likely to need it.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2016 13:14:16 GMT
Good choice, cheapest I've seen the chin guard is back at Tweeks, for a couple of quid less than 50.
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Post by glynnsixo on Apr 28, 2016 13:53:36 GMT
Yes mate iv seen that. Im in no rush but iv got one eye on it
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2016 15:27:13 GMT
Which colour did you go for Glynn? at that price they were going quick - I really wanted the grey and red but they had gone.
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Post by andywatson on Apr 28, 2016 16:22:44 GMT
Actually, thinking back on it, what did Mr Watson have? It definitely works! It (was) a Pok Trabbec.
Mrs W bought it for my birthday and I bust it first time out!
I seriously couldn't tell you if it did a good job or not.
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Post by glynnsixo on Apr 28, 2016 17:09:56 GMT
Which colour did you go for Glynn? at that price they were going quick - I really wanted the grey and red but they had gone. it was a choice between the grey/black, black with white trim or white with black trim. i went for white with black trim. [edit] ah looks like my first choice is the only one out of those in stock |
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Post by Rlo80 on Apr 28, 2016 19:08:51 GMT
Which colour did you go for Glynn? at that price they were going quick - I really wanted the grey and red but they had gone. it was a choice between the grey/black, black with white trim or white with black trim. i went for white with black trim. [edit] ah looks like my first choice is the only one out of those in stock Good on you Glynn...shame it really doesn't fit my head. Funnily enough i always find the staff at Evans, great! On helmets, tomorrow is the deciding date for me... |
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Post by Marmite on Apr 28, 2016 19:15:17 GMT
Actually, thinking back on it, what did Mr Watson have? It definitely works! It (was) a Pok Trabbec.
Mrs W bought it for my birthday and I bust it first time out!
I seriously couldn't tell you if it did a good job or not.
Well you are still here kid so did its job.. But saying that my bell did a good job, my brain rattled about must admit  .. Gutted I dented it lol |
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Post by glynnsixo on Apr 29, 2016 11:01:28 GMT
well that was quick! its arrived, but i think its going back......it feels too bulky on me 'ead
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2016 12:53:00 GMT
Shame that is Glynn, as we all know though, so difficult to get a lid that fits just so, we all have very different bonces.
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Post by Marmite on Apr 29, 2016 14:39:08 GMT
well that was quick! its arrived, but i think its going back......it feels too bulky on me 'ead Give it a chance Glynn they ar big helmets I would not wear mine to start with as it seemed massive but once you've had it on for a ride or two you don't notice it... Plus us they stand up well to a good crash as well  |
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Post by Rlo80 on Apr 29, 2016 17:43:26 GMT
I have to say the POC Tectal fits really nicely and is very comfortable...unfortunately, as my colleagues all said, i look a bit disabled!? (they didn't quite used those terms?!) LOL Then I've put the Cratoni Alltrack on and everyone shouted...MUCH BETTER!? Its also cheaper, very comfortable, good details like the GoPro/light mount and looks great too! So I'm happy!? This time was a bit easier than the pedals...im getting better at this!? Glynn, if you want to try this one and the POC, they are still at my house...  |
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Post by glynnsixo on Apr 29, 2016 21:40:40 GMT
gonzalo i think the cratoni is one iv looked at meself. i wouldnt mind having a look at that. what size is it? i'll arrange a meet with you at yours if you dont mind oh hang on that ones over £100, no it wernt that one |
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Post by Rlo80 on Apr 30, 2016 6:38:32 GMT
gonzalo i think the cratoni is one iv looked at meself. i wouldnt mind having a look at that. what size is it? i'll arrange a meet with you at yours if you dont mind oh hang on that ones over £100, no it wernt that one Yes, it's 102 quid! The POC is 120! Size is 55-58cm...but I also have 59-61...which I'm planning to send back. Would you still want to try any of them? |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2016 6:56:31 GMT
Looks nice the Cratoni but my absolute limit for a lid is 60 quid. Having said that - the lid and chin guard together have come to just about a 100 quid but I can justify that as it's like having two lids in one  |
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Post by glynnsixo on Apr 30, 2016 8:40:15 GMT
Looks nice the Cratoni but my absolute limit for a lid is 60 quid. Having said that - the lid and chin guard together have come to just about a 100 quid but I can justify that as it's like having two lids in one thanks for the offer mate but iv never paid anywhere near £100 for a helmet. no its ok, i'll have another look around. gaz i really wanted to stick with the bell, but i know that if im not happy with it from the start, i know i'll only be wanting summat else a bit later on. pez that was pretty much my way of thinking exactly. |
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Post by Rlo80 on Apr 30, 2016 8:57:14 GMT
If you want comfort, maybe the POC Trebec (refer to hodgy's post earlier for bargain deal) is the way to go...assume it's the same fit as the Tectal, and that one was really nice fit...but apparently not as good ventilation which put me off...solved on the Tectal (but expensive). However they look a bit strange, a bit like a jockey lid! The only reason why I considered spending a bit more is because I sold my Spesh.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2016 10:58:54 GMT
The Trabec is still the most comfortable lid I've ever worn, but feck, do they get warm in the summer.
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Post by Rlo80 on Apr 30, 2016 11:42:16 GMT
The Trabec is still the most comfortable lid I've ever worn, but feck, do they get warm in the summer. But that issue is solved on the Tectal...which has a lot more vents since its like their road helmet! Jus looks very odd on me. But I would have to say, I think it's the best lid out there! Shows on the price (not even including MIPS!?) |
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Post by glynnsixo on May 1, 2016 9:45:23 GMT
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Post by jgmu97 on May 1, 2016 10:44:53 GMT
I tried one on in my LBS when I was looking for my current helmet. It was very comfy, looks great and the shop said it was really popular. For the price it's an excellent looking lid |
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