On Aug 14, 5:03*pm, "Tom $herman (-_-)" ""twshermanREMOVE\"@THI
$southslope.net" wrote:
On 8/14/2012 12:39 AM, Jay Beattie wrote:

On Aug 13, 8:17 pm, "Tom $herman (-_-)" ""twshermanREMOVE\"@THI
$southslope.net" wrote:
Literally - will be mounted to one of these:
http://www.pocsports.com/en/product/1391/trabec-race-mips.

What do people like these days (as it seems there is something new every
month)?

Seriously -- an ATB helmet from POC? *I thought you were a no-helmet
guy.

Well, the POC has a hard shell and attempts to address the rotational
injury issue (MIPS), unlike the more void than lid pieces of molded EPS
with a strap attached that cost almost as much. *The latter I have no
faith in, beyond some minimal bump and scrape protection, and satisfying
a jury that I was attempting to protect my head.

This is my really good lid *protection wise (especially at 40% off
sale), but it too hot to wear on a bicycle except in winter (or if I
attempt a kamikaze downhill run in the velomobile):
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/s720x720/407324_273917120....
* As an aside, the aerodynamics are really good at 125 mph on this one.

*SMS will have a recommendation for a DX headlamp or some other
$75 wonder light. *Or
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MagicShine-M...Light-Mountain...

1000 lumens Li-ion and under $100.

Unlike The World's Greatest Expert, I would rather pay more for
something durable.

*Speaking of SMS, it looks like he
is going to Interbike, where there will be a bunch of lighting
exhibitors. *Maybe he can report on the latest technology.

Only if it steel, eh?

PS -- my son has a couple POCs for skiing (his racing and free ski
helmet), but some of the retailers on the mountain are not too
complimentary about the brand in terms of durability. We have had no
problems.

Or do the retailers make a better margin on other brands?

Could be, although POC has a huge presence on the mountain, so the
margins must be good enough. The race shops are just snobbish and have
a definite preference for Uvex, Briko and the usual suspects (whatever
Lindsey Vonn is wearing). POC is seen as less serious, although it
has gained some credibility recently because of its use by some A-
listers. It's all about who wears/rides what when it comes to skiing
-- very odd and worse than bikes.

Anyway, give us a review on the helmet. I wonder if the weight or
bulk will be an issue. Riding a recumbent, you probably would not
experience the same neck-related issues suffered by us poor, deceived
DF riders.

-- Jay Beattie.