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03-19-2019, 03:35 PM
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Cycling has been changed forever - safer helmet thread
Sorry team, i screwed up and tried to merge the two threads and something went no-bueno.
carry on discussion of new trek helmets here!
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03-19-2019, 04:11 PM
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https://wavecel.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/
As someone who deals with the challenges of having head trauma, I can say that better helmet protection is welcome! It looks like the prices start around $150, and hopefully other manufacturers will get to use this important technology as well. If the prices come down to the $50 to $100 level then more riders will be safe. Other sports with high risk of head injuries will be using this technology too. Very welcome improvement in helmet protection! Yay
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03-19-2019, 04:53 PM
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the thing that concerns me is airflow. they dont look like they breathe very well.
this is no big deal on some days, but when you're climbing at slow speed, deep in the zone, it's not hard to overheat.
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03-19-2019, 05:11 PM
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THat thing looks exactly like smiths helmets to me. Same principle but different shape of the honey comb, even the same color...
If they use the same helmet shape of smith I wont be able to use it at all, same with the size, there is a reason why smith largest helmet is so freaking small, or maybe is may head that is too big? :P
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03-19-2019, 06:46 PM
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R3awak3n report back here with your findings
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03-19-2019, 06:53 PM
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Reposting my pics...stopped by my LBS today to pick up my bike and tried on the new helmet...first impressions...I agree with the earlier comment about air flow...the clasp is different and it felt heavier.
Having crashed before investing in a safe helmet is top on my priority list.   Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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03-19-2019, 07:23 PM
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The smith helmet doesn’t do what the Bontrager helmet does. Their hex structure is an eps foam replacement, that’s why they still have to have mips.
Edit: I should say that while smiths helmets crumple it is in one direction, similar to eps foam Last edited by quickfeet; 03-19-2019 at 07:31 PM.
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03-19-2019, 07:33 PM
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It seems that the protective insert would serve to provide little to no protection under the vents and only serve to decrease cooling in those areas.
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03-19-2019, 08:28 PM
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Heavy they are NOT!!
The first hand report I got was super light and almost a little “squishy” to the feel. Even the outer shell gives a little as part of the overall system BK
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03-19-2019, 08:49 PM
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03-19-2019, 09:10 PM
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I don't understand why bike helmets are still fancy foam coolers on the head, with straps. They should be highly engineered tools with crumple zones, a one and done if crashed. Football helmets are getting there, finally.
A honeycomb-like structure with super lightweight material but impact absorbing. And have the foam inserts/pads be impact foam, like in motorcycle gear. I used to have different Moto gear and the foam tech from even years ago was astounding. No joke, you could punch an elbow or spine pad straight on as hard as possible and the energy radically dissipated, hand not even sore.
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