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I'm a mountain biker with a road bike and I'm not bothered about having all the right roadie kit. But I [u]hate[/u] riding on the road with an mtb lid. For some reason I notice it all the time (never do off road).

So, what's a good, cheapish roadie lid that's light and airy and unobtrusive (and might also do for the odd XC jaunt if necessary?


 
Posted : 08/07/2012 8:11 pm
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I have a Bell Alchera.Got mine for about £30 from Wiggle a couple of years back,good fit,really happy with it.


 
Posted : 08/07/2012 8:43 pm
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How much are you looking to spend?


 
Posted : 08/07/2012 9:10 pm
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Just take the peak of your mtb helmet......cheap


 
Posted : 08/07/2012 9:18 pm
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Taking the peak off just doesn't do it. I've got a Xen and a Hex and they just feel heavy and in the way when I'm on the road.

Guess I'd like to spend less than £50.


 
Posted : 08/07/2012 9:36 pm
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Bell do some cheap stuff or have a look in Decathlon, who also do Bell.


 
Posted : 08/07/2012 9:37 pm
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Spesh propero?


 
Posted : 08/07/2012 9:37 pm
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giro savant @halfords
£60 with 20% off which ends tomorrow so £48


 
Posted : 08/07/2012 9:39 pm
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Ta for those suggestions. Will take a look. Any more?


 
Posted : 08/07/2012 9:46 pm
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Giros are big and bulky and tend to sit really high on your head.

What about a lazer o2 or a kask k10?

(Just outside of budget though)

Just to add, both david taylforth and tom boonen use lazer o2 helmets.


 
Posted : 08/07/2012 9:47 pm
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Giro Transfer? - can be had for £25 and I'm having trouble finding a replacement that fits as well as it does.


 
Posted : 08/07/2012 10:19 pm
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Like my savant. Fits me well, suppose it depends if you have a giro shaped head or not.


 
Posted : 08/07/2012 10:34 pm
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also got a giro transfer for road use... does the job no frills light and cool enough IMO...


 
Posted : 08/07/2012 10:41 pm
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I like my Bell Sweep - both road and mountain.

The Slant is also good and is cheaper.


 
Posted : 09/07/2012 12:49 pm
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giro savant @halfords
£60 with 20% off which ends tomorrow so £48

Or £36 quid from cycle surgery , looks decent and has had good write ups .


 
Posted : 24/07/2012 11:14 am
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Recently bought a MET Forte from Fudges Cycles...£39
They have a whole load of MET and Giro at discounted prices, free and quick delivery too.


 
Posted : 24/07/2012 11:53 am

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