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My 6yr old Giro havoc is overdue for replacement and I fancy something with a bit more protection.

I dont fancy a p*sspot, is there an alternative, like a halfway house between this and an ordinary helmet.

Cheers

S


 
Posted : 19/03/2009 10:04 pm
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Search for Protec. I have one. There are of course the "all mountain" lids like the Hex/Zen which just cover a bit more. Protecs are closer to the piss pot idea. Suits me but I do have quite a light thing for poncing around when the roads are wet and dark.


 
Posted : 19/03/2009 10:55 pm
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Dont know if its what your looking for but I have a Met Parachute, its a great lid, it has a screw on/off chin/face guard, so good for the road and great for off road. It also comes with a 3 year crash warranty. You should be able to bag one for £75ish.
Have a look at one, good ventilation and weight.


 
Posted : 19/03/2009 11:21 pm
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zen, hex???
both good.


 
Posted : 19/03/2009 11:23 pm
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Whichever fits the best for your budget 🙂


 
Posted : 19/03/2009 11:25 pm
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Speaking of which, do Giro still do the crash replacement thing? Split my Xen earlier 🙁

(sorry for the slight hi-jack)


 
Posted : 19/03/2009 11:28 pm
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Met do! 8)


 
Posted : 19/03/2009 11:31 pm
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giro do


 
Posted : 19/03/2009 11:33 pm
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Another vote for the Met Parachute. You can take the chin guard off if you want to.


 
Posted : 19/03/2009 11:36 pm
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I'll check them out, cheers


 
Posted : 20/03/2009 8:54 am
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Casco Viper if you want a removable chin guard. - Wife has one.

I have a Giro Hex which seems to offer more protection than previous helmets however I'm trying not to test that theory!


 
Posted : 20/03/2009 9:51 am
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Other options are the Fox Flux and the THE F14. Both offer a cross between the pisspot and the normal cycle helmet. Worth trying to find some to try them on as that is the most important thing really.


 
Posted : 20/03/2009 9:59 am