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Giro Atmos |
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Richard World Champ

Joined: 28 Jun 2002 Posts: 14007 Location: Coventry
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Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 9:58 pm Post subject: Which helmet - Giro Atmos or Bell Sweep? |
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For as long as I can remember (11 years at least) I've always worn white Giro helmet and white Oakleys (Mumbos or M frames).
Now I've currently got a Giro Pneumo but after 2 years of moderate to heavy use I reckon it's time to upgrade, but what to?
Logic dictates the Atmos but I am swayed by the looks of the Bell Sweep. Looks similar, looks 'racey' but is it much cop?
At the moment the Sweep is winning because of cost (wiggle knocking them out for £72) but would I be better off just paying that bit more and sticking with what I know? _________________ The internet is possibly the greatest bitch fest on earth. Expect anything than relentless ridicule for no good reason and your expectations are set way too high |
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KJ T de F Winner
Joined: 18 May 2005 Posts: 26400
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Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 10:01 pm Post subject: |
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Are you always this indecisive?  |
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Richard World Champ

Joined: 28 Jun 2002 Posts: 14007 Location: Coventry
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Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 10:05 pm Post subject: |
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KJ wrote: |
Are you always this indecisive?  |
nope just seeing if I could use VR for it's potential as a knowledge repository on bike helmets - being serious for once ! _________________ The internet is possibly the greatest bitch fest on earth. Expect anything than relentless ridicule for no good reason and your expectations are set way too high |
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Iffacus Div 2 Pro

Joined: 16 Feb 2003 Posts: 5094 Location: Trying to make Lee look thin
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Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 10:11 pm Post subject: |
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I think Giro and Bell use the same basic head measurements.
So for you its down purely how bling it looks.
As I have not sense of fashion or style I won't comment any further  _________________ Murphy's Third Atmospheric Law of Bike Commuting is that the headwind you encounter on the way to work will shift 180 degrees in direction about 10 minutes before you decide to home. |
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AliCarr E, Silver

Joined: 02 May 2005 Posts: 1143 Location: wolverhampton
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Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 10:12 pm Post subject: |
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Bell and giro pretty much made by the same people.
They are in the same order catalogue.
Bell sweep for me in white and silver, bit cheaper really cool and a bit different. I've got one and think its cool _________________ Seizing the day since 1988. |
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Dastardly E, Silver

Joined: 04 Oct 2005 Posts: 1791 Location: Lancashire
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Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 10:28 pm Post subject: |
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I might get a sweep for next season. I got a ghisallo and its a nice lid, the sweep being next one up.
Also the new Met Strad looks pretty good. _________________ May I present to you, the greatest breakthrough in travel since Sir Rodney Tricycle thought to himself, 'I'm bored of walking, i think i'll invent something with three wheels and a bell, and name it after myself.'
:The time machine. |
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Adam Div 1 Pro
Joined: 22 Jan 2004 Posts: 7258 Location: London
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Des Moderator


Joined: 19 Apr 2002 Posts: 16900 Location: Harrow
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Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 10:38 pm Post subject: |
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I've used a Bell Sweep for the last two seasons after upgrading from a Pnuemo. Great helmet, easiest to adjust I've ever owned, although at first I felt it was over ventilated. Also a bit less Chavy than Giro these days with Tranter using one  _________________ www.kentonrc.co.uk |
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chrisd Div 3 Pro
Joined: 09 Mar 2006 Posts: 4004 Location: on the naughty step
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Emyr42 Div 3 Pro

Joined: 18 Jul 2005 Posts: 4298 Location: Bolton
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Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2006 12:35 am Post subject: |
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Neither fit me. I vote Specialized. |
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NS Guest
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Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2006 7:30 am Post subject: |
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The Atmos doesnt fit the same as the Pneumo. The sweep is more like the pneumo in fit.
The bell sweep is comfy and the roc-loc type system is IMO better than the Giro one. |
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maraner161 Cat 2 Groupie


Joined: 18 Nov 2006 Posts: 81
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Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2006 8:09 am Post subject: |
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If you look out on ebay you could prob pick up a new atmos for about £100. I am on my second atmos (crash replacement for £50) and am very pleased with it, although they are very popular / common. |
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andy_storey E, Silver
Joined: 09 Jun 2004 Posts: 738
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Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2006 8:44 am Post subject: |
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maraner161 wrote: |
although they are very popular / common. |
Catlike Whisper then They are like rocking horse **** - even we struggle to get them... _________________ Prendas Ciclismo
http://www.prendas.co.uk/ |
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Richard World Champ

Joined: 28 Jun 2002 Posts: 14007 Location: Coventry
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Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2006 8:50 am Post subject: |
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Many thanks guys for all the positive replies, keep 'em coming _________________ The internet is possibly the greatest bitch fest on earth. Expect anything than relentless ridicule for no good reason and your expectations are set way too high |
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Adam Div 1 Pro
Joined: 22 Jan 2004 Posts: 7258 Location: London
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Eeyore E, Silver
Joined: 01 Nov 2002 Posts: 1625 Location: Derby
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Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2006 9:39 am Post subject: |
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I believe Ribble are selling the Atmos for £79.99 at the moment. |
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andy753 Cat 3 Groupie

Joined: 14 Jul 2013 Posts: 10 Location: Guildford
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Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2015 11:42 am Post subject: Safety first... |
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Having watched some of the Fly6 videos, I have become very focused on safety. EN1078 certified lids are really not that special. ATSM is the next best level. I ride with Specialized lids as they are Snell B90/95 certified - Bell and Gyro opted out of this standard as it was too hard to achieve. |
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aaron22 Cat 3 Groupie

Joined: 23 Jun 2015 Posts: 15
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Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 8:01 am Post subject: |
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Bell Sweep is reallly comfortable.I love it <3 |
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