Comparable Helmet to a Giro Atmos?
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Comparable Helmet to a Giro Atmos?
Hey there, road-forum goers. The holidays are coming up and I thought that a good present for myself would be a new, non-cracked helmet.
I've been eyeing the Giro Atmos because of its 1)Looks 2)Extreme breath-ability and 3)durable construction. But, these thoughts all come to a halt when I see the price. The colorway and size I'd prefer usually come in around $150, and I like to spend no more than $100 on myself at a time, so I was wondering what helmets are comparable to the Atmos for $100 to $115-ish? Will the Giro Saros be a great helmet for my money?
Thanks for any and all help!
I've been eyeing the Giro Atmos because of its 1)Looks 2)Extreme breath-ability and 3)durable construction. But, these thoughts all come to a halt when I see the price. The colorway and size I'd prefer usually come in around $150, and I like to spend no more than $100 on myself at a time, so I was wondering what helmets are comparable to the Atmos for $100 to $115-ish? Will the Giro Saros be a great helmet for my money?
Thanks for any and all help!
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Bell makes good helmets. The same corporation owns Giro.
I snatched an Ionos 09 for $150, only choice was white, but I wanted it for hot weather summer riding, so the most-reflective color and mega-venting were functionally perfect.
I also got a Bell Variant on sale for $50. It's a very good helmet. A little heavier, and not as uber-ventilated, but it's good. I've previously ridden older Giro and Trek, they worked too.
Oftimes, it's worthwhile to think about the use-based amortized cost more than the upfront cost. Mostly, look for comfort.
I snatched an Ionos 09 for $150, only choice was white, but I wanted it for hot weather summer riding, so the most-reflective color and mega-venting were functionally perfect.
I also got a Bell Variant on sale for $50. It's a very good helmet. A little heavier, and not as uber-ventilated, but it's good. I've previously ridden older Giro and Trek, they worked too.
Oftimes, it's worthwhile to think about the use-based amortized cost more than the upfront cost. Mostly, look for comfort.
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Bell makes good helmets. The same corporation owns Giro.
I snatched an Ionos 09 for $150, only choice was white, but I wanted it for hot weather summer riding, so the most-reflective color and mega-venting were functionally perfect.
I also got a Bell Variant on sale for $50. It's a very good helmet. A little heavier, and not as uber-ventilated, but it's good. I've previously ridden older Giro and Trek, they worked too.
Oftimes, it's worthwhile to think about the use-based amortized cost more than the upfront cost. Mostly, look for comfort.
I snatched an Ionos 09 for $150, only choice was white, but I wanted it for hot weather summer riding, so the most-reflective color and mega-venting were functionally perfect.
I also got a Bell Variant on sale for $50. It's a very good helmet. A little heavier, and not as uber-ventilated, but it's good. I've previously ridden older Giro and Trek, they worked too.
Oftimes, it's worthwhile to think about the use-based amortized cost more than the upfront cost. Mostly, look for comfort.
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Part of this depends on your bike. You listed the number 1 reason as "Looks". Then, take a look at your kit and figure out what you wear. For example if you have a pro team kit like Euskatel or Cervelo, then pick the Catlike Whisper Plus.
That helmet will set you back more than your "$100 each time" rule, but maybe you can make an exception.
That helmet will set you back more than your "$100 each time" rule, but maybe you can make an exception.
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Print out the lower prices you find on the internet and ask performance to match them. Get the Atmos, great helmet.
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The Bell Sweep is an awesome helmet too. It fits slightly different, but has awesome ventilation and also sits nice and low on the head. They're $120, we actually had a 20% off coupon for helmets at my bike shop, and after tax they were like $101. Bell's are a great deal.
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Here, Giro Atmos, 170 something on sale for 120 something, plus 15% off. All kinds of sizes and colors.
https://www.coloradocyclist.com/product/item/GIRYASUB
https://www.coloradocyclist.com/product/item/GIRYASUB
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Well, not that anybody was really dying to hear, but I went to my LBS today and asked what they had comparable to the Atmos for $100. They said that they carried Lazer helmets, and that no Giro helmet could compare. I got to try on an O2, and by God, they were right. I'm definitely picking one up.
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OK, you started a thread, went to the LBS and found a helmet you really liked, and then you didn't even buy it? What are you waiting for?
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Um... a little something called funding (The woes of a high school cyclist)? Sorry for "offending" you if I did, I was just a little happy about my find.
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