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Best Australian road bike helmets for AU$150

Best Australian road bike helmets for AU$150

Guide to and review of mid-range brain buckets

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By Colin Levitch

March 1, 2015 at 10:00 pm

We tested seven highly popular mid-range road helmets costing less than AU$150 — We tested seven highly popular mid-range road helmets costing less than AU$150
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The Specialized Propero II is aesthetically similar to the S-Works Prevail — The Specialized Propero II is aesthetically similar to the S-Works Prevail
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While the Headset retention system is a little clunkier than the flagship Mind-Set micro dial system, it still works pretty well — While the Headset retention system is a little clunkier than the flagship Mind-Set micro dial system, it still works pretty well
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Big vents up front and deep internal channels guide a lot of air through the shell — Big vents up front and deep internal channels guide a lot of air through the shell
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The Wit-R is second only to the flagship Vanish Evo in Scott’s helmet range — The Wit-R is second only to the flagship Vanish Evo in Scott’s helmet range
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Our testers liked the aggressive styling of the Wit-R — Our testers liked the aggressive styling of the Wit-R
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Despite plenty of venting, the lack of internal channeling makes for a sweaty ride — Despite plenty of venting, the lack of internal channeling makes for a sweaty ride
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We wish the Micro-Rotary Adjustment system had more height adjustment — We wish the Micro-Rotary Adjustment system had more height adjustment
David Rome / Immediate Media

The Limar 778 Superlight was the lightest and cheapest helmet on test — The Limar 778 Superlight was the lightest and cheapest helmet on test
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Our testers wished the 778 provided more coverage on the back and sides of the head — Our testers wished the 778 provided more coverage on the back and sides of the head
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The height adjustment on the 778 is more like angle adjustment — The height adjustment on the 778 is more like angle adjustment
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Giro's Savant greatly benefits from trickle down technology — Giro’s Savant greatly benefits from trickle down technology
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We did have a bit of trouble with the Radarlock glasses' temple pads interfering with the Roc Loc 5 retention system — We did have a bit of trouble with the Radarlock glasses’ temple pads interfering with the Roc Loc 5 retention system
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The Savant features the Roc Loc 5 retention system, the same seen on its higher end lids — The Savant features the Roc Loc 5 retention system, the same seen on its higher end lids
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Big vents and decent channeling take care of hot air — Big vents and decent channeling take care of hot air
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The Savant carries Giro’s unique styling looking reminiscent of their flagship helmets — The Savant carries Giro’s unique styling looking reminiscent of their flagship helmets
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The Bontrager Circuit was a favourite among our testers for its looks — The Bontrager Circuit was a favourite among our testers for its looks
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The Circuit features Bontrager's Headmaster retention system — The Circuit features Bontrager’s Headmaster retention system
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