I got one recently, and I really like it. I guess my old helmet must have been the same weight as I don't find that obnoxiously heavy. I too have come to like the strap. My one complaint and I knew it going into it, you can not scratch your head with it on...
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Brian | 2023 Trek Domane SLR 7 AXS | 2023 Trek CheckPoint SL 7 AXS | 2016 Trek Emonda ALR | 2022 Trek FX Sport 5
you should learn to embrace change, and mock it's failings every step of the way.