Product Reviews

Specialized Propero: Great Helmet, Outstanding Value

Posted: July 11th, 2011 | Filed under: Featured, Product Reviews, Products, Shoes Apparel Helmets | Tags: , , | No Comments »

 

One of the most common questions we get at the shop is, “How much better are the expensive helmets than the $30 helmets?” It’s a great question. All the helmets pass the same safety standards, they all look kinda the same, so why would someone spend up to seven times more? Once we explain that the more expensive helmets are lighter, better ventilated, and better fitting, we almost certainly get the next question, “Ok, so which is the best one?” It’s hard not to say that the Specialized Propero is the best bang for buck.

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2011 Specialized S-WORKS Prevail Helmet: “Top-Notch Lid”

Posted: March 5th, 2011 | Filed under: Featured, Product Reviews, Products | Tags: , , , , , | No Comments »

In case you haven’t heard, Specialized has released their new S-WORKS helmet for 2011: the Prevail, as in, “cooler heads prevail.” We’re really stoked on the new S-WORKS lid, and apparently CyclingNews and BikeRadar are pretty happy too; 4.5 out of 5 stars!

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