Helmets: Smith Overtake, Giro Synthe, Kask Vertigo
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Anyone have any thoughts on the best helmet of the 3? I have a Lazer Helium that I really should replace since it was in a slight crash (ended in a separated shoulder but no visible crack in the foam). I mostly am interested in all white or black (mostly prefer a matte finish). Though I would throw up the question here since two of them are fairly new releases.
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Can't speak to these, but I do love my Kask Mojito Light, plenty ventilated, very very comfortable...
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I really like comfort if I am being honest, I like the Aero idea and would take it as long as it isn't making me miserable. I live in the upper northeast (ohio) so it does't get above 100, if that helps.
I think the Giro Synthe just started to get delivered? At least here in Europe it's starting to appearing here and there on sale so I don't think you'll get many reviews on it.
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greg755 wrote:I've been waiting for the Overtake. I tried it on at Interbike and it was very comfortable. I know everyone has different shape heads, but for me this helmet seemed tailor made.
The Smith Overtake does look different and I really like the look, one of the guys I ride with alot just got the Synthe. It looks cool and is really light but doesn't seem all that comfortable. My old Lazer helium was super comfortable but a little heavy and I'm not a huge fan of the look of colors anymore. Good to hear about the smith bring comfortable, haven't really heard of anyone that actually tried the thing on.
i wanted to love Kask as i found a great deal on a Mojito, but it was very much for round heads.
Giro's were a bit meh but fine.
After using a Lazer i am convinced that their roll-sys retention system makes for the most comfortable fit - and i am only using the 02.
I wouldn't consider another brand
Giro's were a bit meh but fine.
After using a Lazer i am convinced that their roll-sys retention system makes for the most comfortable fit - and i am only using the 02.
I wouldn't consider another brand
Huge fan of vertigo here. Most comfortable for me and many of my teammates. Ventilation was a bit of a concern but it really works well in high heat (and I get hot easily). Just got the new Vertigo 2.0. More or less the same with nano improvements. Weight is decent too: M is 246 and L is 258 grams.
Have not tried the other ones
Have not tried the other ones
coneill0422 wrote:I have a Lazer Helium that I really should replace since it was in a slight crash
I have always liked Lazer's rollsys retention system and am curious why you would not consider replacing with a Helium MIPS or the new Z1?
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