Bell Commuter Citi Helmet

Helmet Hair Alert!

Advantages: Good ventilation
Disadvantages: No warning siren for when I leave it on the train

I needed a new bicycle helmet and here is the foolish reason why. I commute to work by train and bike and put my bike in the onboard cycle store so I can ride it at both ends of my journey. I reach my destination on a cold Monday morning and go to collect the bike from the store. I notice my head is cold but that's because I had a mad half hour on Sunday and shaved all my hair off........nope, I've left my helmet on the train and its now pulling out of the station. What makes this worse is that it's not the first time I've done this (lost the lemet, not shaved the hair)! So, off I go in search of a new helmet and I find the reasonably priced Bell Avanti. This is a unisex cycle helmet that is grey all over with a few varying shades to make it look nice. There is a black detachable sun visor which comes in very handy, especially ...

jonescraiga 14.01.2009 · Read full review
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Life changing for commuters!

Advantages: Apps that can pretty much change your life!
Disadvantages: Hard to use with just one hand whilst walking. Poor O2 reception in many places, including London

Don't get me wrong - having an iPhone has completely changed the way that I use my time commuting to and from work. Having internet access almost all the time is very valuable and the Aps available provide some great functionality. I personally like all the ones that make my life easier - the ability to look up the time of the last train home, easy access to the latest status of the tube and finding venues where I'm supposed to be meeting friends. Very helpful. Google maps is also crucial when in London to help find places. The User Interface isn't always the most friendly though - and trying to send a text whilst walking seems to be almost impossible with the touchscreen keypad. A shame as otherwise it's nearly perfect! Audio quality is very good and the camera is perfectly adequate for basic usage. Unfortunately the service from O2 ...

BeingMrsC 16.09.2009 · Read full review
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Would you like to see my helmet ?

Advantages: good quality and affordable
Disadvantages: wind noise higher than some helmets

When first passing my CBT I bought a helmet off the internet, after damaging it I decided to go to a shop and buy one to get it fitted correctly. After visiting the shop, it emerged that all my gear was incorrect size. ~ The Helmet ~ The helmet I bought is an RST PC1 Sport 1950 which has a quick-release anti-scratch visor, a quick release chin strap, fully removable and washable lining, aerodynamic twin-scoop venting and meets both the EC2205 + ACU Gold standard. The helmet is made out of composite carbon fibre outer shell with a polycarbonate visor, polystyrene inner with the usual foam padding for comfort weighing in at 1450g give or take a few. The carbon fibre outer shell is made highly polished with a very nice graphical design by RICH-ARTS Concepts. After looking at a few helmets bother cheaper and more expensive ...

lostsworld 29.10.2007 · Read full review
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