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Adam B(GMF) · Joined: 30 Apr 2004 Posts: 237

Helmet - Giro Atmos
Has anyone tried one of these had a go in the shop and thought that it looked the business and felt very comfortable. Are these descent helmets?

Gav · Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2005 10:27 pm Subject:

They are excellent helmets. Top of the range of Giro pretty much.

I was going to get one but I thought that it made my head look a bit mushroomy Smile

I have a leaner face, and it's a wider look than the Specialised I ended up getting.

Tim · Joined: 26 Jul 2004 Posts: 381 Location: leytonstone E11

Yeah gav is right it does make his head look mushroomy Laughing

I had one for a short while and it was for me very comfy but the specialized confidis one is better IMO if your going to spend that kind of money. the wide vent at the front does make a difference and the looks don't hurt either. I have a giro pneumo at the moment but i'm buying the confidis for next seasons racing.

Adam B(GMF) · Joined: 30 Apr 2004 Posts: 237

Know its sad - but not looking like a fool is up there on my reasons for buying a decent helmet that looks good as well as works good

Tim · Joined: 26 Jul 2004 Posts: 381 Location: leytonstone E11

then definitely try out the specialised confidis. seriously gorgeous helmet.

Mikey-two-Names · Joined: 24 Feb 2004 Posts: 4107

I think you guys mean Cofidis?

Natasha · Joined: 09 Jul 2004 Posts: 2973 Location: Basingstoke

I tried the gold Atmos on in Condor on the Gray's Inn Road. But at £50 off it's still hideously expensive.

Tim · Joined: 26 Jul 2004 Posts: 381 Location: leytonstone E11

Tim · Joined: 26 Jul 2004 Posts: 381 Location: leytonstone E11

so nats...is it going to replace your present goldie ?

Adam B(GMF) · Joined: 30 Apr 2004 Posts: 237

where's a good place to buy helmets in london then - or online, as i know i take a medium giro (tried one on)

Tim · Joined: 26 Jul 2004 Posts: 381 Location: leytonstone E11

www.cyclesurgery.com

with them you can either buy online or go into the shop, although i would suggest going into one of their shops and trying on a few and see which suits you the best. It would help if it was comfy too though Wink

kelwen · Joined: 20 Sep 2005 Posts: 8

http://www.cyclexpress.co.uk/products/Atmos_Helmet_1253.asp

These guys are cheaper and I have always found them very reliable. Plus you can go into their shop if you are anywhere near it.

xsfred · Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Posts: 125 Location: Paris

Lotsa longish boring discussions over the matter here.

Boils down we do crack quite a few helmets per year ; we saw two bad accidents, one helmetless and one helmeted, leading to coma followed by partial amnesia.

We also saw a number of face plants, leading to face damage ; I saw at least 5 chins being mended (sewn back ?).

Hence one of us is testing this one ; his advice will certainly be interesting ; right now a few of us believe it is the right thing to wear, only it is a bit heavier and pricier than what we currently have. Probably my choice as soon as I break my current one.

Natasha · Joined: 09 Jul 2004 Posts: 2973 Location: Basingstoke

Michi · Joined: 11 Jun 2005 Posts: 658 Location: Hamburg