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 | Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type | |
 | "Hysterical, Orwell is spinning for sure!" | 2009-09-22 |
| There are relatively few childrens books that are a joy after the twentieth reading, and the third reading in a given evening.
This is one of them. The artwork is original and inspired and the storyline is hysterical. I'd describe it as a light and funny take on Orwell's "Animal Farm" - almost a tribute more than a direct satire. I don't give many children's books 5 stars, but this deserves six!!! One thing - I really wish the various sequels were as good as the original, unfortunately they aren't. Bummer. Other five star books include "Princess and the Pizza," "The Napping House," "Dexter Bexley and the Big Blue Beastie" and "Pinkilicious" If you've found this review helpful, please let me know... | ||
 | KitchenAid KP26M1XNP Professional 600 Series 6-Quart Stand Mixer, Nickel - Nickel Pearl | |
 | "Love it, but we hope the third time is the charm..." | 2009-09-15 |
| My one piece of advice is DO NOT BUY REFURBISHED.
With refurb you only get a 90 day warranty - with new items you get the "1 year hassle free replacement" - definitely worth the extra cost - at least it has been for us. Our first Pro-600 purchased in Jan 2008 broke the gears after 9 months. We were making a single 6 lbs bread batch and a 1-1/2 lb pizza dough batch each week (plus misc things like Zucchini bread, etc). On Kitchenaid's advice we cut the size of our bread batches to 4 lbs maximum. The second one broke after 10 months. The folks at Kitchenaid were very nice and helpful - they sent out a replacement super fast both times - truly hassle free. What I'm afraid of is that this third one will break after 13 months at which point it will cost us a lot to get it repaired. Kitchenaid told us to use no more than 8 cups of bread flour at a time which is why we cut our batches from 6 to 4 lbs maximum. Rather disappointing as it is advertised as "14 cup flour power" and says you can make a 8 lb batch of bread dough. There is a warning in the owners manual on whole wheat flour, but NOTHING on bread flour. Although this makes sense because of the extra gluten in bread flour, it makes me think their "14 cup flour power / 8 lb bread dough" claim borders on dishonest. It's otherwise a great machine - fit and finish are very nice (Nickel Pearl is just beautiful), easy to use, etc. We even sewed a custom cover to keep it clean, though it's not covered very often as it's used 3 times a week on average... Also - GREAT recipe book. | ||
 | KitchenAid KP26M1XPM Professional 600 Series 6-Quart Stand Mixer, Pearl Metallic | |
| "Love it, but we hope the third time is the charm..." | 2009-09-15 |
| My one piece of advice is DO NOT BUY REFURBISHED.
With refurb you only get a 90 day warranty - with new items you get the "1 year hassle free replacement" - definitely worth the extra cost - at least it has been for us. Our first Pro-600 purchased in Jan 2008 broke the gears after 9 months. We were making a single 6 lbs bread batch and a 1-1/2 lb pizza dough batch each week (plus misc things like Zucchini bread, etc). On Kitchenaid's advice we cut the size of our bread batches to 4 lbs maximum. The second one broke after 10 months. The folks at Kitchenaid were very nice and helpful - they sent out a replacement super fast both times - truly hassle free. What I'm afraid of is that this third one will break after 13 months at which point it will cost us a lot to get it repaired. Kitchenaid told us to use no more than 8 cups of bread flour at a time which is why we cut our batches from 6 to 4 lbs maximum. Rather disappointing as it is advertised as "14 cup flour power" and says you can make a 8 lb batch of bread dough. There is a warning in the owners manual on whole wheat flour, but NOTHING on bread flour. Although this makes sense because of the extra gluten in bread flour, it makes me think their "14 cup flour power / 8 lb bread dough" claim borders on dishonest. It's otherwise a great machine - fit and finish are very nice (Nickel Pearl is just beautiful), easy to use, etc. We even sewed a custom cover to keep it clean, though it's not covered very often as it's used 3 times a week on average... Also - GREAT recipe book. | ||
 | KitchenAid KP26M1XLC Professional 600 Series 6-Quart Stand Mixer, Licorice | |
| "Love it, but we hope the third time is the charm..." | 2009-09-15 |
| My one piece of advice is DO NOT BUY REFURBISHED - With refurb you only get a 90 day warranty - with new items you get the "1 year hassle free replacement" - definitely worth the extra cost - at least it has been for us.
Our first Pro-600 purchased in Jan 2008 broke the gears after 9 months. We were making a single 6 lbs bread batch and a 1-1/2 lb pizza dough batch each week (plus misc things like Zucchini bread, etc). On Kitchenaid's advice we cut the size of our bread batches to 4 lbs maximum. The second one broke after 10 months. The folks at Kitchenaid were very nice and helpful - they sent out a replacement super fast both times - truly hassle free. What I'm afraid of is that this third one will break after 13 months at which point it will cost us a lot to get it repaired. Kitchenaid told us to use no more than 8 cups of bread flour at a time which is why we cut our batches from 6 to 4 lbs maximum. Rather disappointing as it is advertised as "14 cup flour power" and says you can make a 8 lb batch of bread dough. There is a warning in the owners manual on whole wheat flour, but NOTHING on bread flour. Although this makes sense because of the extra gluten in bread flour, it makes me think their "14 cup flour power / 8 lb bread dough" claim borders on dishonest. Although it clearly doesn't handle bread doughs as well as it should, we're not keen on trading this in for a Bosch, Viking, etc. due to parts and service availability, etc. We just hope we got unlucky twice and this one will survive. It's otherwise a great machine - fit and finish are very nice (Nickel Pearl is just beautiful), easy to use, etc. We even sewed a custom cover to keep it clean, though it's not covered very often as it's used 3 times a week on average... Also - GREAT recipe book. | ||
 | KitchenAid KP26M1XMR Professional 600 Series 6Qt. Stand Mixer (Meringue) | |
| "Love it, but we hope the third time is the charm..." | 2009-09-15 |
| My one piece of advice is DO NOT BUY REFURBISHED - With refurb you only get a 90 day warranty - with new items you get the "1 year hassle free replacement" - definitely worth the extra cost - at least it has been for us.
Our first Pro-600 purchased in Jan 2008 broke the gears after 9 months. We were making a single 6 lbs bread batch and a 1-1/2 lb pizza dough batch each week (plus misc things like Zucchini bread, etc). On Kitchenaid's advice we cut the size of our bread batches to 4 lbs maximum. The second one broke after 10 months. The folks at Kitchenaid were very nice and helpful - they sent out a replacement super fast both times - truly hassle free. What I'm afraid of is that this third one will break after 13 months at which point it will cost us a lot to get it repaired. Kitchenaid told us to use no more than 8 cups of bread flour at a time which is why we cut our batches from 6 to 4 lbs maximum. Rather disappointing as it is advertised as "14 cup flour power" and says you can make a 8 lb batch of bread dough. There is a warning in the owners manual on whole wheat flour, but NOTHING on bread flour. Although this makes sense because of the extra gluten in bread flour, it makes me think their "14 cup flour power / 8 lb bread dough" claim borders on dishonest. Although it clearly doesn't handle bread doughs as well as it should, we're not keen on trading this in for a Bosch, Viking, etc. due to parts and service availability, etc. We just hope we got unlucky twice and this one will survive. It's otherwise a great machine - fit and finish are very nice (Nickel Pearl is just beautiful), easy to use, etc. We even sewed a custom cover to keep it clean, though it's not covered very often as it's used 3 times a week on average... Also - GREAT recipe book. | ||
 | Britax Parkway SlideGuard Belt Positioning Booster Seat (Onyx) | |
 | "Very sturdy upgrade from Graco Turbo booster." | 2009-09-10 |
| SUMMARY: Very nice product. Anti submarining clip makes the seat safer though less convenient and comfortable. Safer, but hard to say if most people will prefer it over the much less expensive Graco Turbo Booster.
REVIEW: The Britax Parkway SG is very similar in design, form and function to the Graco turbo boosters from the adjustable back to the slide out cupholders on each side. We have three of the Graco boosters and have been very happy with them. With three kids and two cars and work experience in automotive safety, we're very much on top of the car seats. One notable difference is the "Slide Guard" (Britax's name for their "Anti-Submarine Clip." This is a heavy buckle which attaches to the lap belt in between the child's legs, basically making a 3 point harness into a 5 point harness and prevents the child from sliding under their lap belt in a severe accident, or "Submarining" While this clip eliminates the possiblity of submarining and reduces the likelyhood the child is out of position during an accident, it reduces comfort and conveneince. Our 3 year old can buckle herself in with the Graco, with the Britax, we have to assist her to get the slide guard buckle correctly positioned. We hope she will learn to do this herself soon. How necessary is this? A quick search seems to indicate that submarining in a booster does not appear to be a mahor issue IF the occupant is properly seated and IF the booster is properly installed. That said, the fact that this prevents squirmy kids from getting out of the proper seating position, I'd have to say that it represents a worthwhile upgrade in safety. Britax advertises "True Side impact protection" I have to assume that Britax used some more stringent test to make this claim, but have to discount it since they don't indicate what requirement they meet. Note: the Graco has energy absorbing foam in the headrest, the Britax does not. LIKES: Nicer fabric, Sturdy, stays in one piece when transferring from one car to another, "Slide Guard" feature add safety. "True Side Impact Protection" assumed to provide additional protection over the Graco product. DISLIKES: ~Twice the price, armrests are very short and not adjustable. Larger overall than Graco seat. | ||
 | Blackburn Helmet Mirror | |
 | "Removable but still not as good as Third Eye Mirror" | 2009-08-22 |
| A rear view mirror is a MUST for anyone riding with traffic.
HELMET mirrors are NOT for everyone as they do require some getting used to. It took me at least 2-3 rides before I got used to it. I've been using one since 2003 and do not feel safe without one. Helmet mirrors do a better job as you can still have a blind spot with the bicycle mounted mirrors - I have my helmet mirror set so I can see my shoulder and the side of my head. This gives me a clear view of traffic behind and to my right. By turning my head 30 degrees to my right, I completely "sweep" to all lanes on my left side. I've tried this and the Third Eye helmet mirror. The Third Eye is definitely better. I have this mounted on my Giro Animas so I can pop off the mirror when I go offroad and don't need to see behind me. The Third Eye is mounted on my Giro Atmos, which I use exclusively for road riding. PLUS - Pops off the base in case you want to ditch it for an offroad ride (or lose it...) MINUS - Long solid arm is not very stiff - Adjustment range is limited - Heavy mirror means it bounces and vibrates a lot Note: The helmets I have used them on are the Giro Atmos, Giro Animas, Bell Forza II and Bell Phi II. If you've found this review helpful, please let me know! | ||
 | First Meals: the Complete Cookbook and Nutrition Guide | |
| "Only for ambitious, and experienced cooks!!!!" | 2009-08-03 |
| I've been cooking family sized meals since I was in junior high school and have always been very interested in the culinary arts, so I'm a bit more experienced in the kitchen than my wife. She bought this book thinking it was "quick, easy, healthy" meals. What she found was a huge pile of frustration and angst with every recipe she's tried. The estimated times to make most of these is severely underestimated. They also don't consider any "sit time" I don't know what planet the author is living on, but on planet Earth, that "Beef Croquette" dish took over an hour, not the 10 minutes they listed. I've had to step in several times to repair the meal and my wife's self esteem. These are NOT recipes you should be trying unless you know the difference between a food mill and a chinois, a mandolin from a mezzaluna. Even then, I'm not so sure these meals are all that healthy. Lots of pan frying, which to me is the same as deep frying. No real attempt to reduce sugar intake in these recipes. I think you'd do better by buying a Rachel Ray cookbook and shopping at Whole Foods. We're very disappointed. By the way, our kids didn't like any of the stuff from this, and they love tacos, scallion pancakes, miso soup, MaPo tofu, plain yogurt, stuffed grape leaves, and lots of other unusual dishes. | ||
| First Meals: the Complete Cookbook and Nutrition Guide | |
| "Only for ambitious and experienced cooks!!!!" | 2009-08-03 |
| I've been cooking family sized meals since I was in junior high school and have always been very interested in the culinary arts, so I'm a bit more experienced in the kitchen than my wife.
She bought this book thinking it was "quick, easy, healthy" meals. What she found was a huge pile of frustration and angst with every recipe she's tried. The estimated times to make most of these is severely underestimated. They also don't consider any "sit time" I don't know what planet the author is living on, but on planet Earth, that "Beef Croquette" dish took over an hour, not the 10 minutes they listed. I've had to step in several times to repair the meal and my wife's self esteem. These are NOT recipes you should be trying unless you know the difference between a food mill and a chinois, a mandolin from a mezzaluna. Even then, I'm not so sure these meals are all that healthy. Lots of pan frying, which to me is the same as deep frying. No real attempt to reduce sugar intake in these recipes. I think you'd do better by buying a Rachel Ray cookbook and shopping at Whole Foods. We're very disappointed. By the way, our kids didn't like any of the stuff from this, and they love tacos, scallion pancakes, miso soup, MaPo tofu, plain yogurt, stuffed grape leaves, and lots of other unusual dishes. | ||
 | First Meals | |
| "Only for ambitious and experienced cooks!!!!" | 2009-08-03 |
| I've been cooking family sized meals since I was in junior high school and have always been very interested in the culinary arts, so I'm a bit more experienced in the kitchen than my wife.
She bought this book thinking it was "quick, easy, healthy" meals. What she found was a huge pile of frustration and angst with every recipe she's tried. The estimated times to make most of these is severely underestimated. They also don't consider any "sit time" I don't know what planet the author is living on, but on planet Earth, that "Beef Croquette" dish took over an hour, not the 10 minutes they listed. I've had to step in several times to repair the meal and my wife's self esteem. These are NOT recipes you should be trying unless you know the difference between a food mill and a chinois, a mandolin from a mezzaluna. Even then, I'm not so sure these meals are all that healthy. Lots of pan frying, which to me is the same as deep frying. No real attempt to reduce sugar intake in these recipes. I think you'd do better by buying a Rachel Ray cookbook and shopping at Whole Foods. We're very disappointed. By the way, our kids didn't like any of the stuff from this, and they love tacos, scallion pancakes, miso soup, MaPo tofu, plain yogurt, stuffed grape leaves, and lots of other unusual dishes. | ||
 | BabyBjorn Baby Active Carrier - Sporty Black | |
| "Better than "Original" but not by much..." | 2009-07-09 |
| Over the course of three children we have had FIVE carriers: Two slings, a Baby Bjorn, a Snugli and the Ergo Baby. The Bjorn is definitely the best looking and easiest to use. The clips and connectors are very intuitive and it's easy to get smaller infants into it. My big complaint is that when the kids get larger (or if you wear it for more than 20 minutes at a time) it really starts to kill your back. This is because the design keeps all the weight on your shoulders. It's like wearing a backpack BACKWARDS! The "Active" version has wider straps and a which provide additional support for a small improvement over the "Original," but it still puts all the weight on your shoulders, pulling them forward. The additional strap is still too high to put the weight on your hips. If you backpack, you know what I'm talking about. A lightweight daypack is fine for lugging 20 lbs of textbooks from class to class, but if you want to be able to hike for an hour with 40 lbs you have to shift the weight from your shoulders to your hips. If you only plan to use this when grocery shopping and think you'll give it up when they're 6 months old, this might be for you. If you think you might want to go to the park and hang out, or use it even when the kid starts to crawl, then the Ergo Baby is probably more your speed. p.s. this is coming from a guy who is 6', 180# and fit. My wife is smaller and far more critical of the ergonomics of this carrier. If you've found this review helpful, please let me know! | ||
 | BabyBjorn Baby Active Carrier - Sporty Blue | |
| "Better than "Original" but not by much..." | 2009-07-09 |
| Over the course of three children we have had FIVE carriers: Two slings, a Baby Bjorn, a Snugli and the Ergo Baby. The Bjorn is definitely the best looking and easiest to use. The clips and connectors are very intuitive and it's easy to get smaller infants into it. My big complaint is that when the kids get larger (or if you wear it for more than 20 minutes at a time) it really starts to kill your back. This is because the design keeps all the weight on your shoulders. It's like wearing a backpack BACKWARDS! The "Active" version has wider straps and a which provide additional support for a small improvement over the "Original," but it still puts all the weight on your shoulders, pulling them forward. The additional strap is still too high to put the weight on your hips. If you backpack, you know what I'm talking about. A lightweight daypack is fine for lugging 20 lbs of textbooks from class to class, but if you want to be able to hike for an hour with 40 lbs you have to shift the weight from your shoulders to your hips. If you only plan to use this when grocery shopping and think you'll give it up when they're 6 months old, this might be for you. If you think you might want to go to the park and hang out, or use it even when the kid starts to crawl, then the Ergo Baby is probably more your speed. p.s. this is coming from a guy who is 6', 180# and fit. My wife is smaller and far more critical of the ergonomics of this carrier. If you've found this review helpful, please let me know! | ||
 | BabyBjorn Baby Air Carrier - Gray & White | |
| "Kills your shoulders & back...with ventilation!" | 2009-07-09 |
| Over the course of three children we have had FIVE carriers: Two slings, a Baby Bjorn, a Snugli and the Ergo Baby. The Bjorn is definitely the best looking and easiest to use. The clips and connectors are very intuitive and it's easy to get smaller infants into it. The "Air" version is basically the "Original" with much more breathable fabric. Unfortunately this doesn't address the biggest shortcoming of the carrier. My big complaint is that when the kids get larger (or if you wear it for more than ~10 minutes at a time) it really starts to kill your back. This is because the design keeps all the weight on your shoulders. It's like wearing a backpack BACKWARDS! The "Active" version has wider straps and a which provide additional support for a small improvement over the "Original," but it still puts all the weight on your shoulders, pulling them forward. The additional strap is a "lumbar" strap and still too high to put the weight on your hips. If you backpack, you know what I'm talking about. A lightweight daypack is fine for lugging 10 lbs of textbooks from class to class, but if you want to be able to hike for an hour with 25+ lbs you have to shift the weight to your hips. If you only plan to use this when grocery shopping and think you'll give it up when they're 6 months old, this might be for you. If you think you might want to go to the park and hang out, or use it even when the kid starts to crawl, then the Ergo Baby is probably more your speed. My wife can take our 25 lb 1 year old for 20 minute walks around the neighborhood in the Ergo. p.s. this is coming from a guy who is 6', 180# and fit. My wife is smaller and far more critical of the ergonomics of this carrier. If you've found this review helpful, please let me know! | ||
 | BabyBjörn Baby Carrier Active (Black) | |
| "Better than "Original" but not by much..." | 2009-07-09 |
| Over the course of three children we have had FIVE carriers: Two slings, a Baby Bjorn, a Snugli and the Ergo Baby. The Bjorn is definitely the best looking and easiest to use. The clips and connectors are very intuitive and it's easy to get smaller infants into it. My big complaint is that when the kids get larger (or if you wear it for more than 20 minutes at a time) it really starts to kill your back. This is because the design keeps all the weight on your shoulders. It's like wearing a backpack BACKWARDS! The "Active" version has wider straps and a which provide additional support for a small improvement over the "Original," but it still puts all the weight on your shoulders, pulling them forward. The additional strap is still too high to put the weight on your hips. If you backpack, you know what I'm talking about. A lightweight daypack is fine for lugging 20 lbs of textbooks from class to class, but if you want to be able to hike for an hour with 40 lbs you have to shift the weight from your shoulders to your hips. If you only plan to use this when grocery shopping and think you'll give it up when they're 6 months old, this might be for you. If you think you might want to go to the park and hang out, or use it even when the kid starts to crawl, then the Ergo Baby is probably more your speed. p.s. this is coming from a guy who is 6', 180# and fit. My wife is smaller and far more critical of the ergonomics of this carrier. If you've found this review helpful, please let me know! | ||
 | Baby Bjorn Active Carrier | |
| "Better than "Original" but not by much..." | 2009-07-09 |
| Over the course of three children we have had FIVE carriers: Two slings, a Baby Bjorn, a Snugli and the Ergo Baby. The Bjorn is definitely the best looking and easiest to use. The clips and connectors are very intuitive and it's easy to get smaller infants into it. My big complaint is that when the kids get larger (or if you wear it for more than 20 minutes at a time) it really starts to kill your back. This is because the design keeps all the weight on your shoulders. It's like wearing a backpack BACKWARDS! The "Active" version has wider straps and a which provide additional support for a small improvement over the "Original," but it still puts all the weight on your shoulders, pulling them forward. The additional strap is still too high to put the weight on your hips. If you backpack, you know what I'm talking about. A lightweight daypack is fine for lugging 20 lbs of textbooks from class to class, but if you want to be able to hike for an hour with 40 lbs you have to shift the weight from your shoulders to your hips. If you only plan to use this when grocery shopping and think you'll give it up when they're 6 months old, this might be for you. If you think you might want to go to the park and hang out, or use it even when the kid starts to crawl, then the Ergo Baby is probably more your speed. p.s. this is coming from a guy who is 6', 180# and fit. My wife is smaller and far more critical of the ergonomics of this carrier. If you've found this review helpful, please let me know! | ||
 | BabyBjorn Baby Original Carrier - City Black | |
| "Quick and easy to use, but kills your back!" | 2009-07-08 |
| We have had FIVE carries for our three kids, two slings, a Bjorn, a Snugli and the Ergo Baby. The Bjorn is perhaps the most stylish and easiest to use. The clips and connectors are very intuitive and it's easy to get smaller infants into it. My big complaint is that when the kids get larger (or if you wear it for more than 20 minutes at a time) it really starts to kill your back. This is because the design keeps all the weight on your shoulders. It's like wearing a backpack BACKWARDS! If you only plan to use this when grocery shopping and think you'll give it up when they're 6 months old, this might be for you. If you think you might want to go to the park and hang out, or use it even when the kid starts to crawl, then the Ergo Baby is probably more your speed. p.s. this is coming from a guy who is 6', 180# and fit. My wife is smaller and far more critical of the ergonomics of this carrier. If you've found this review helpful, please let me know! | ||
 | My Brest Friend Light Green Deluxe Pillow | |
| "10X Better than Boppy, easy to clean, use it standing up!" | 2009-07-01 |
| The removable cover (zipper) makes this easy to clean (just make sure the velcro is stuck to itself when you wash it or it will stick to all your nice socks.) My wife tried a boppy for the first month then got this, which she used continually for the next year. She has used it for all 3 of our children. The Boppy my sister loaned us was pretty flat after she used it for only one child. You can even use it standing up or when you move around since the strap goes around your back. The strap also provides back & lumbar support. The pocket is a nice touch (you put your Lansinoh, cell phone, baby nail clippers, etc in it) The only possible downside is it isn't that easy to put on with one hand (for example, if you are already cradling the baby) If you're price sensitive look around, there are often significant discounts for older colors. If you've found this review helpful, please let me know! | ||
 | My Brest Friend Green Sun Burst Pillow | |
| "10X Better than Boppy, easy to clean, use it standing up!" | 2009-07-01 |
| The removable cover (zipper) makes this easy to clean (just make sure the velcro is stuck to itself when you wash it or it will stick to all your nice socks.) My wife tried a boppy for the first month then got this, which she used continually for the next year. She has used it for all 3 of our children and the foam hasn't lost it's shape. In comparison, The stuffing on the Boppy my sister loaned us was pretty flat after she used it for only one child. You can even use it standing up or when you move around since the strap goes around your back. The strap also provides back & lumbar support. The pocket is a nice touch (you put your Lansinoh, cell phone, baby nail clippers, etc in it) The only possible downside is it isn't that easy to put on with one hand (for example, if you are already cradling the baby) If you're price sensitive look around, there are often significant discounts for older colors. If you've found this review helpful, please let me know! | ||
 | Giro Atmos Bike Helmet (Medium, White/Silver) | |
| "Most comfortable helmet I've owned..BRING BACK THE POD!" | 2009-06-26 |
| In 20 years of road and mountain biking I've had 3 Giros, 2 Bell, and 1 Louis Garneau helmet. This is hands down my favorite. It's the lightest and breathes the best. Even on a recent ride in 94F / 65% humidity / Sun, my head didn't feel hot. (well, hotter than the rest of me, it was a pretty brutal ride to be honest) It's super light and very comfortable. You barely feel it on your head. The reasons I knock it down to 4 stars: 1) Pads are quite sparse and in particular they don't cover the forehead very well. There's also a gap in the center. For me this means that sweat runs into my eyes - very bad since as it evaporates it's not sweat but concentrated salt water. Ouch! 2) The rear plastic head straps are covered in a rubber coating, which cracked within a month or two - doesn't affect the function or comfort as there is a stronger plastic material underneath, but a disappointment given the price. 3) 3 small areas where the foam is melted or looks like it was attacked by a solvent - surface defects really. Again, doesn't affect function, etc but for this price I expect more. My helmet was from 2008 when they still included a rigid carry pod. Apparently they don't make this anymore, which is a shame since it is a super nice feature - protect your helmet, carry your gloves, Gu and Powerbars too (It was well ventilated so things don't get stinky). - you can still get them on Ebay though...Specialized now makes one too but the Giro one looked nicer. If you've found this review to be helpful, please let me know! | ||
 | Giro Atmos Bike Helmet (Large, Black/Pewter) | |
| "Most comfortable helmet I've owned..BRING BACK THE POD!" | 2009-06-26 |
| In 20 years of road and mountain biking I've had 3 Giros, 2 Bell, and 1 Louis Garneau helmet. This is hands down my favorite. It's the lightest and breathes the best. Even on a recent ride in 94F / 65% humidity / Sun, my head didn't feel hot. (well, hotter than the rest of me, it was a pretty brutal ride to be honest) It's super light and very comfortable. You barely feel it on your head. The reasons I knock it down to 4 stars: 1) Pads are quite sparse and in particular they don't cover the forehead very well. There's also a gap in the center. For me this means that sweat runs into my eyes - very bad since as it evaporates it's not sweat but concentrated salt water. Ouch! 2) The rear plastic head straps are covered in a rubber coating, which cracked within a month or two - doesn't affect the function or comfort as there is a stronger plastic material underneath, but a disappointment given the price. 3) 3 small areas where the foam is melted or looks like it was attacked by a solvent - surface defects really. Again, doesn't affect function, etc but for this price I expect more. My helmet was from 2008 when they still included a rigid carry pod. Apparently they don't make this anymore, which is a shame since it is a super nice feature - protect your helmet, carry your gloves, Gu and Powerbars too (It was well ventilated so things don't get stinky). - you can still get them on Ebay though...Specialized now makes one too but the Giro one looked nicer. If you've found this review to be helpful, please let me know! | ||
 | Giro Atmos Bike Helmet (Small, Pink/Silver) | |
| "Most comfortable helmet I've owned..BRING BACK THE POD!" | 2009-06-26 |
| In 20 years of road and mountain biking I've had 3 Giros, 2 Bell, and 1 Louis Garneau helmet. This is hands down my favorite. It's the lightest and breathes the best. Even on a recent ride in 94F / 65% humidity / Sun, my head didn't feel hot. (well, hotter than the rest of me, it was a pretty brutal ride to be honest) It's super light and very comfortable. You barely feel it on your head. The reasons I knock it down to 4 stars: 1) Pads are quite sparse and in particular they don't cover the forehead very well. There's also a gap in the center. For me this means that sweat runs into my eyes - very bad since as it evaporates it's not sweat but concentrated salt water. Ouch! 2) The rear plastic head straps are covered in a rubber coating, which cracked within a month or two - doesn't affect the function or comfort as there is a stronger plastic material underneath, but a disappointment given the price. 3) 3 small areas where the foam is melted or looks like it was attacked by a solvent - surface defects really. Again, doesn't affect function, etc but for this price I expect more. My helmet was from 2008 when they still included a rigid carry pod. Apparently they don't make this anymore, which is a shame since it is a super nice feature - protect your helmet, carry your gloves, Gu and Powerbars too (It was well ventilated so things don't get stinky). - you can still get them on Ebay though...Specialized now makes one too but the Giro one looked nicer. If you've found this review to be helpful, please let me know! | ||
 | Giro Atmos Bike Helmet (Large, Pink/Silver) | |
| "Most comfortable helmet I've owned..BRING BACK THE POD!" | 2009-06-26 |
| In 20 years of road and mountain biking I've had 3 Giros, 2 Bell, and 1 Louis Garneau helmet. This is hands down my favorite. It's the lightest and breathes the best. Even on a recent ride in 94F / 65% humidity / Sun, my head didn't feel hot. (well, hotter than the rest of me, it was a pretty brutal ride to be honest) It's super light and very comfortable. You barely feel it on your head. The reasons I knock it down to 4 stars: 1) Pads are quite sparse and in particular they don't cover the forehead very well. There's also a gap in the center. For me this means that sweat runs into my eyes - very bad since as it evaporates it's not sweat but concentrated salt water. Ouch! 2) The rear plastic head straps are covered in a rubber coating, which cracked within a month or two - doesn't affect the function or comfort as there is a stronger plastic material underneath, but a disappointment given the price. 3) 3 small areas where the foam is melted or looks like it was attacked by a solvent - surface defects really. Again, doesn't affect function, etc but for this price I expect more. My helmet was from 2008 when they still included a rigid carry pod. Apparently they don't make this anymore, which is a shame since it is a super nice feature - protect your helmet, carry your gloves, Gu and Powerbars too (It was well ventilated so things don't get stinky). - you can still get them on Ebay though...Specialized now makes one too but the Giro one looked nicer. If you've found this review to be helpful, please let me know! | ||
 | Giro Atmos Bike Helmet (Medium, Matte Titanium) | |
| "Most comfortable helmet I've owned..BRING BACK THE POD!" | 2009-06-26 |
| In 20 years of road and mountain biking I've had 3 Giros, 2 Bell, and 1 Louis Garneau helmet. This is hands down my favorite. It's the lightest and breathes the best. Even on a recent ride in 94F / 65% humidity / Sun, my head didn't feel hot. (well, hotter than the rest of me, it was a pretty brutal ride to be honest) It's super light and very comfortable. You barely feel it on your head. The reasons I knock it down to 4 stars: 1) Pads are quite sparse and in particular they don't cover the forehead very well. There's also a gap in the center. For me this means that sweat runs into my eyes - very bad since as it evaporates it's not sweat but concentrated salt water. Ouch! 2) The rear plastic head straps are covered in a rubber coating, which cracked within a month or two - doesn't affect the function or comfort as there is a stronger plastic material underneath, but a disappointment given the price. 3) 3 small areas where the foam is melted or looks like it was attacked by a solvent - surface defects really. Again, doesn't affect function, etc but for this price I expect more. My helmet was from 2008 when they still included a rigid carry pod. Apparently they don't make this anymore, which is a shame since it is a super nice feature - protect your helmet, carry your gloves, Gu and Powerbars too (It was well ventilated so things don't get stinky). - you can still get them on Ebay though...Specialized now makes one too but the Giro one looked nicer. If you've found this review to be helpful, please let me know! | ||
 | Giro Atmos Bike Helmet (Small, Black/Pewter) | |
| "Most comfortable helmet I've owned..BRING BACK THE POD!" | 2009-06-26 |
| In 20 years of road and mountain biking I've had 3 Giros, 2 Bell, and 1 Louis Garneau helmet. This is hands down my favorite. It's the lightest and breathes the best. Even on a recent ride in 94F / 65% humidity / Sun, my head didn't feel hot. (well, hotter than the rest of me, it was a pretty brutal ride to be honest) It's super light and very comfortable. You barely feel it on your head. The reasons I knock it down to 4 stars: 1) Pads are quite sparse and in particular they don't cover the forehead very well. There's also a gap in the center. For me this means that sweat runs into my eyes - very bad since as it evaporates it's not sweat but concentrated salt water. Ouch! 2) The rear plastic head straps are covered in a rubber coating, which cracked within a month or two - doesn't affect the function or comfort as there is a stronger plastic material underneath, but a disappointment given the price. 3) 3 small areas where the foam is melted or looks like it was attacked by a solvent - surface defects really. Again, doesn't affect function, etc but for this price I expect more. My helmet was from 2008 when they still included a rigid carry pod. Apparently they don't make this anymore, which is a shame since it is a super nice feature - protect your helmet, carry your gloves, Gu and Powerbars too (It was well ventilated so things don't get stinky). - you can still get them on Ebay though...Specialized now makes one too but the Giro one looked nicer. If you've found this review to be helpful, please let me know! | ||
 | Giro Atmos Bike Helmet (Large, Red/Black) | |
| "Most comfortable helmet I've owned..BRING BACK THE POD!" | 2009-06-26 |
| In 20 years of road and mountain biking I've had 3 Giros, 2 Bell, and 1 Louis Garneau helmet. This is hands down my favorite. It's the lightest and breathes the best. Even on a recent ride in 94F / 65% humidity / Sun, my head didn't feel hot. (well, hotter than the rest of me, it was a pretty brutal ride to be honest) It's super light and very comfortable. You barely feel it on your head. The reasons I knock it down to 4 stars: 1) Pads are quite sparse and in particular they don't cover the forehead very well. There's also a gap in the center. For me this means that sweat runs into my eyes - very bad since as it evaporates it's not sweat but concentrated salt water. Ouch! 2) The rear plastic head straps are covered in a rubber coating, which cracked within a month or two - doesn't affect the function or comfort as there is a stronger plastic material underneath, but a disappointment given the price. 3) 3 small areas where the foam is melted or looks like it was attacked by a solvent - surface defects really. Again, doesn't affect function, etc but for this price I expect more. My helmet was from 2008 when they still included a rigid carry pod. Apparently they don't make this anymore, which is a shame since it is a super nice feature - protect your helmet, carry your gloves, Gu and Powerbars too (It was well ventilated so things don't get stinky). - you can still get them on Ebay though...Specialized now makes one too but the Giro one looked nicer. If you've found this review to be helpful, please let me know! | ||
 | Giro Atmos Bike Helmet (Small, Red/Black) | |
| "Most comfortable helmet I've owned..BRING BACK THE POD!" | 2009-06-26 |
| In 20 years of road and mountain biking I've had 3 Giros, 2 Bell, and 1 Louis Garneau helmet. This is hands down my favorite. It's the lightest and breathes the best. Even on a recent ride in 94F / 65% humidity / Sun, my head didn't feel hot. (well, hotter than the rest of me, it was a pretty brutal ride to be honest) It's super light and very comfortable. You barely feel it on your head. The reasons I knock it down to 4 stars: 1) Pads are quite sparse and in particular they don't cover the forehead very well. There's also a gap in the center. For me this means that sweat runs into my eyes - very bad since as it evaporates it's not sweat but concentrated salt water. Ouch! 2) The rear plastic head straps are covered in a rubber coating, which cracked within a month or two - doesn't affect the function or comfort as there is a stronger plastic material underneath, but a disappointment given the price. 3) 3 small areas where the foam is melted or looks like it was attacked by a solvent - surface defects really. Again, doesn't affect function, etc but for this price I expect more. My helmet was from 2008 when they still included a rigid carry pod. Apparently they don't make this anymore, which is a shame since it is a super nice feature - protect your helmet, carry your gloves, Gu and Powerbars too (It was well ventilated so things don't get stinky). - you can still get them on Ebay though...Specialized now makes one too but the Giro one looked nicer. If you've found this review to be helpful, please let me know! | ||
 | Giro Atmos Bike Helmet (Large, Matte Titanium) | |
| "Most comfortable helmet I've owned..BRING BACK THE POD!" | 2009-06-26 |
| In 20 years of road and mountain biking I've had 3 Giros, 2 Bell, and 1 Louis Garneau helmet. This is hands down my favorite. It's the lightest and breathes the best. Even on a recent ride in 94F / 65% humidity / Sun, my head didn't feel hot. (well, hotter than the rest of me, it was a pretty brutal ride to be honest) It's super light and very comfortable. You barely feel it on your head. The reasons I knock it down to 4 stars: 1) Pads are quite sparse and in particular they don't cover the forehead very well. There's also a gap in the center. For me this means that sweat runs into my eyes - very bad since as it evaporates it's not sweat but concentrated salt water. Ouch! 2) The rear plastic head straps are covered in a rubber coating, which cracked within a month or two - doesn't affect the function or comfort as there is a stronger plastic material underneath, but a disappointment given the price. 3) 3 small areas where the foam is melted or looks like it was attacked by a solvent - surface defects really. Again, doesn't affect function, etc but for this price I expect more. My helmet was from 2008 when they still included a rigid carry pod. Apparently they don't make this anymore, which is a shame since it is a super nice feature - protect your helmet, carry your gloves, Gu and Powerbars too (It was well ventilated so things don't get stinky). - you can still get them on Ebay though...Specialized now makes one too but the Giro one looked nicer. If you've found this review to be helpful, please let me know! | ||
 | Giro Atmos Bike Helmet (Medium, Red/Black) | |
| "Most comfortable helmet I've owned..BRING BACK THE POD!" | 2009-06-26 |
| In 20 years of road and mountain biking I've had 3 Giros, 2 Bell, and 1 Louis Garneau helmet. This is hands down my favorite. It's the lightest and breathes the best. Even on a recent ride in 94F / 65% humidity / Sun, my head didn't feel hot. (well, hotter than the rest of me, it was a pretty brutal ride to be honest) It's super light and very comfortable. You barely feel it on your head. The reasons I knock it down to 4 stars: 1) Pads are quite sparse and in particular they don't cover the forehead very well. There's also a gap in the center. For me this means that sweat runs into my eyes - very bad since as it evaporates it's not sweat but concentrated salt water. Ouch! 2) The rear plastic head straps are covered in a rubber coating, which cracked within a month or two - doesn't affect the function or comfort as there is a stronger plastic material underneath, but a disappointment given the price. 3) 3 small areas where the foam is melted or looks like it was attacked by a solvent - surface defects really. Again, doesn't affect function, etc but for this price I expect more. My helmet was from 2008 when they still included a rigid carry pod. Apparently they don't make this anymore, which is a shame since it is a super nice feature - protect your helmet, carry your gloves, Gu and Powerbars too (It was well ventilated so things don't get stinky). - you can still get them on Ebay though...Specialized now makes one too but the Giro one looked nicer. If you've found this review to be helpful, please let me know! | ||
 | Giro Atmos Bike Helmet (Medium, Black/Pewter) | |
| "Most comfortable helmet I've owned..BRING BACK THE POD!" | 2009-06-26 |
| In 20 years of road and mountain biking I've had 3 Giros, 2 Bell, and 1 Louis Garneau helmet. This is hands down my favorite. It's the lightest and breathes the best. Even on a recent ride in 94F / 65% humidity / Sunny, my head didn't feel hot. (well, hotter than the rest of me, it was a pretty brutal ride to be honest) It's super light and very comfortable. You barely feel it on your head. The reasons I knock it down to 4 stars: 1) Pads are quite sparse and in particular they don't cover the forehead very well. There's also a gap in the center. For me this means that sweat runs into my eyes - as it evaporates it's not sweat but concentrated salt water. Ouch! (Other helmets I've had with larger forehead pads delay this issue. There are head bands on the market for this exact issue, however) 2) The rear plastic head straps are covered in a rubber coating, which cracked within a month or two - doesn't affect the function or comfort as there is a stronger plastic material underneath, but a disappointment given the price. 3) On the underside there are 3 small areas where the foam is melted or looks like it was attacked by a solvent - surface defects really, and you never see it. Doesn't affect function or external appearance but at this price I guess I expect more. My helmet was from 2008 when they still included a rigid carry pod. Apparently they don't make this anymore, which is a shame since it is a super nice feature - protect your helmet, carry your gloves, Gu and Powerbars too (It was well ventilated so things don't get stinky). - you can still get them on Ebay though...Specialized now makes one too but the Giro one looked nicer. If you've found this review to be helpful, please let me know! | ||
 | Giro Atmos Bike Helmet (Large, White/Silver) | |
| "Most comfortable helmet I've owned..BRING BACK THE POD!" | 2009-06-26 |
| In 20 years of road and mountain biking I've had 3 Giros, 2 Bell, and 1 Louis Garneau helmet. This is hands down my favorite. It's the lightest and breathes the best. Even on a recent ride in 94F / 65% humidity / Sunny, my head didn't feel hot. (well, hotter than the rest of me, it was a pretty brutal ride to be honest) It's super light and very comfortable. You barely feel it on your head. The reasons I knock it down to 4 stars: 1) Pads are quite sparse and in particular they don't cover the forehead very well. There's also a gap in the center. For me this means that sweat runs into my eyes - as it evaporates it's not sweat but concentrated salt water. Ouch! (Other helmets I've had with larger forehead pads delay this issue. There are head bands on the market for this exact issue, however) 2) The rear plastic head straps are covered in a rubber coating, which cracked within a month or two - doesn't affect the function or comfort as there is a stronger plastic material underneath, but a disappointment given the price. 3) On the underside there are 3 small areas where the foam is melted or looks like it was attacked by a solvent - surface defects really, and you never see it. Doesn't affect function or external appearance but at this price I guess I expect more. My helmet was from 2008 when they still included a rigid carry pod. Apparently they don't make this anymore, which is a shame since it is a super nice feature - protect your helmet, carry your gloves, Gu and Powerbars too (It was well ventilated so things don't get stinky). - you can still get them on Ebay though...Specialized now makes one too but the Giro one looked nicer. If you've found this review to be helpful, please let me know! | ||
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