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What helmets & goggles do you use?
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flag Bmxerch
Posted: Sep 15, 2014 at 20:57 Quote
Jose-David-DH wrote:
NikosVarelis wrote:
New Giro Cipher 2015 colours I found on the net...though I don't like them!
this was on Tippie's Instagram 2 days ago

2015 Cipher for forum use from Tippie s IG

Duck dynasty called, they want their helmet back.
flag Jose-David-DH
Posted: Sep 15, 2014 at 21:48 Quote
well, they already have the new Ciphers on their website and we missed this one (I think it's ugly)Unsecure image, only https images allowed: http://www.giro.com/media/catalog/product/cache/7/image/479x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/G/i/Giro_H_Cipher_MatteBlackSplatter_Profile.jpg
If I got a Cipher it would be this one or a matt black and then get decals at the LBS

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flag david-lemieux
Posted: Sep 15, 2014 at 23:11 Quote
Jose-David-DH wrote:
well, they already have the new Ciphers on their website and we missed this one (I think it's ugly)Unsecure image, only https images allowed: http://www.giro.com/media/catalog/product/cache/7/image/479x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/G/i/Giro_H_Cipher_MatteBlackSplatter_Profile.jpg
If I got a Cipher it would be this one or a matt black and then get decals at the LBS

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It's probably good you don't want the first one. After all it is a women's helmet.
flag dragonaut
Posted: Sep 16, 2014 at 1:02 Quote
Jose-David-DH wrote:
NikosVarelis wrote:
New Giro Cipher 2015 colours I found on the net...though I don't like them!
this was on Tippie's Instagram 2 days ago

2015 Cipher for forum use from Tippie s IG

This is so old school.
Need camo sunringle rims. Big Grin
flag NikosVarelis
Posted: Sep 16, 2014 at 2:06 Quote
Soon to change hands (well change head) TLD D3 Palmer chrome + 100% Racecraft T2 (Dual Vented Mirror Silver lens)

Troy Lee Designs D3 Palmer Chrome 100 RaceCraft T2 Vented Dual Lens Silver Mirror Smoke


Troy Lee Designs D3 Palmer Chrome 100 RaceCraft T2 Vented Dual Lens Silver Mirror Smoke
flag coot83
Posted: Sep 16, 2014 at 10:59 Quote
Got the same Palmet D3 lid amongst other D3s. Def a flashy and universal color scheme.

Coot
flag Andydtk238
Posted: Sep 16, 2014 at 11:05 Quote
Did have that White black and red Giro Cipher, but colour got abit weird, bleached maybe ontop? tbh its probably just dirty but havnt washed it yet.
However when in whistler, got the Fox Rampage Pro carbon at a awesome price compared to what it is in England! paint job ive not seen a hell of a lot either, red black and white model. Then with my Oakley airbrakes and 24kt gold iridium lens (another mega deal!), looks the nuts!
Training in Whistler is paying off Sick photo. Credit to http davepricephotography.co.uk
flag NotNamed
Posted: Sep 16, 2014 at 11:15 Quote
ajax-ripper wrote:
Anyone with an IXS metis helmet, what goggle do you use?

Yup.... metis + oneal blur works fine for me
flag NikosVarelis
Posted: Sep 16, 2014 at 14:10 Quote
New head! Giro Cipher + 100% RaceCraft

Giro Cipher 100 RaceCraft


Giro Cipher 100 RaceCraft
flag NikosVarelis
Posted: Sep 16, 2014 at 14:36 Quote
Here are some first day comments on the new helmet...compared to my 2 year old TLD D3 Palmer!
First of all the helmet feels super solid. Weight-wise feels the same as the composite D3 but I don't have a scale to measure both! Just a click wider than the D3, with more goggle clearance. But definitely doesn't look moto, like the Rampage Pro or the Full 9! All the plastics look super strong (D3 glue failed pretty quick in some areas), but what surprised me was the interior padding! It made the D3 look like an 80$ helmet. It felt comfortable even with the new uncompressed cheekpads, while being snug! The cheekpads make you want to sleep on them...
About the camera mount, I can't say anything as I don't own a cam to test it, but it didn't looked it had some play, as some reviews point out! Paint-wise, that was my favorite one, as I didn't like the other ones from the past & the new 2015 collection!
As for the D3 glue issues, the 40 degree celsius of 2 Greek summers, would test the durability of any plastic to plastic or rubber glued together, and that was the D3's only disadvantage! OTBs, branch scratches, drops from everywhere could not hurt it, only the heat!

Giro Cipher VS. TLD D3 Palmer


Giro Cipher VS. TLD D3 Palmer
flag NikosVarelis
Posted: Sep 16, 2014 at 16:04 Quote
Fit-wise, my head is 59cm, so at first I was a little skeptical about ordering the Medium Cipher, but turned out to be correct! On the D3,the Large size was also perfect, with both in the first days feeling the pressure of the unbroken cheekpads! From a short ride I did today, the airflow was pretty much the same as the D3, maybe a little more on the upper part of the head...
Finally the thing that i liked most in this helmet, is that you get a fully ASTM certified helmet, with the looks, the features and the comfort of helmets that cost 400-500 Euro, for half of their price!
Hope this review cover what some people wanted to know here!
flag Jose-David-DH
Posted: Sep 16, 2014 at 17:54 Quote
About the Palmer: those were the sickest D2 and D3 ever... I hope troy lee makes something this year that Palmer is back
About fit and stuff... I can wear a large D3 and I think my head is about 59cm... but! (on the D3) I have 2 really uncomfortable spots on my forehead... do you think I should buy an M giro or a large one?

david-lemieux wrote:
It's probably good you don't want the first one. After all it is a women's helmet.
if you're fast enough, nothing is too flashy... nothing's too pink... I wouldn't mind wearing some helmets that have a little bit of pink in them, I just think that the Giro is ugly...

example of a pink helmet I would wear

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flag NikosVarelis
Posted: Sep 17, 2014 at 2:42 Quote
Jose-David-DH wrote:
About the Palmer: those were the sickest D2 and D3 ever... I hope troy lee makes something this year that Palmer is back
About fit and stuff... I can wear a large D3 and I think my head is about 59cm... but! (on the D3) I have 2 really uncomfortable spots on my forehead... do you think I should buy an M giro or a large one?


If the L D3 was ok then the M Giro will be spot on, on the Giro you don't have this plastic bar attached to the liner to press on your forehead above the eyebrows, so it's even more comfortable! But if you think you could be better with an XL D3, then go with the L Giro definitely!
On the Giro I'll miss the pointy rear of the D3 (looked like you were wearing Batman's DH helmet), generally the D3 is a more aggressive design, while Cipher is a very well designed bucket hahahaha!!!!
flag ratcat
Posted: Sep 17, 2014 at 10:22 Quote
hayden4x wrote:
rAtty-c wrote:
I know the MET Parachute is a death trap but is there any good helmets that have a removable chin guard?

Bell super 2R

Thanks, may be my future trail helmet I think...
flag jason-zee
Posted: Sep 17, 2014 at 11:33 Quote
I need some new goggles I am trying to choose between racecraft and airbrakes. Which do you think is better?

 


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