kask bambino

[Rob Jones]

http://shop.kinetic-two.co.uk/time-trial-triathlon-aero-helmets-13-c.asp

£169 for the 2013 version. I used one last season. Visor is terrible but the helmet itself is decent and comfortable.

[xrayspecs]

Whats the problem with the visor before I part with my money?

[Rob Jones]

Where to start with the visor...I see Ribble Cycles is selling the bambino for 159 without the visor. That's a better deal as the visor isn't worth a penny. Better off with sunglasses. I think my visor managed a single ride before the 1st magnet that attaches it to the helmet came off. In the course of the season they all needed replacing at least once. As did the nose bridge. Plus the visor misted up very easily. Not what you want when racing against the clock. Its basically just a cheap bit of flimsy badly made plastic that attaches purely on the basis of some magnets. Amazingly you can pay £70 for the visor alone. Criminal!

[Bow]

The 2013 on

"INCLUDES NEW STYLE VISOR WITH RIVETED MAGNETS - NOT OLD STYLE "GLUED" MAGNETS"

This may not make any difference on misting up but may stop magnets flying off.

Bow

[Rob Jones]

Good spot Bowen...this might help all round as I could never get the replacement magnets in exactly the right place, which affected the fit of the visor. Also was easy to get a bit of blue on the visor where you didn't want it. I found I could put up with visor for a 10 just about but any longer and it got ripped off in order to see properly! I do create a lot of sweat and steam mind, to make up for lack of ability. Might be ok for others. Probably worth the extra tenner if the magnets stay put.