Gravel helmet with pockets!
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- Brothersmith
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Gravel helmet with pockets!
Poc has released a Gravel specific version of the Omne in obligatory olive green with velcro and bungee pocket for strapping things too
https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/forget ... ech-trend/
I have a Omne it's a good helmet for all kinds of stuff, but I'd just settle for one it's easy to mount a helmet light too. Ironically seems to be the feature the gravel specific version hasn't got
https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/forget ... ech-trend/
I have a Omne it's a good helmet for all kinds of stuff, but I'd just settle for one it's easy to mount a helmet light too. Ironically seems to be the feature the gravel specific version hasn't got
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Re: Gravel helmet with pockets!
Quite like the tone of the review!
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Re: Gravel helmet with pockets!
Other than marketing bollox for the gullible, what does that actually mean?POC states this helmet “embodies the spirit of gravel”.
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I think it mostly means it's olive and has pockets.
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Re: Gravel helmet with pockets!
POC: Adds MIPS feature to reduce risk of rotational injury
Also POC: Adds cargo feature to increase risk of rotational injury
Also POC: Adds cargo feature to increase risk of rotational injury
Re: Gravel helmet with pockets!
Other than a light why would you want to strap anything to your helmet?
It not only makes no sense it actually makes a piece of PPE more dangerous to use
It not only makes no sense it actually makes a piece of PPE more dangerous to use
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Re: Gravel helmet with pockets!
Laughable nonsense. Maybe they released it a bit earlier than the planned 01 April date
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Re: Gravel helmet with pockets!
Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Sat Feb 25, 2023 10:10 amOther than marketing bollox for the gullible, what does that actually mean?POC states this helmet “embodies the spirit of gravel”.
The spirit of gravel
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Re: Gravel helmet with pockets!
Brilliant.
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I suppose you could spin that more positively - cargo causes head to rotate in a smash, mips prevents it from breaking your neck....Bearlegged wrote: ↑Sat Feb 25, 2023 11:12 am POC: Adds MIPS feature to reduce risk of rotational injury
Also POC: Adds cargo feature to increase risk of rotational injury
I find even adding a joy stick to your lid makes it noticeably heavier, why the hell you'd want to add more weight! That said I do occasionally wonder about the wisdom of fitting a plastic bolt to your lid - I'm sure it will punch through your skull fairly effectively if you land on it....
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Re: Gravel helmet with pockets!
I may be wrong but i beleieve that is how Michael Schumacher ended up so badly injured.fatbikephil wrote: ↑Sat Feb 25, 2023 1:54 pmThat said I do occasionally wonder about the wisdom of fitting a plastic bolt to your lid - I'm sure it will punch through your skull fairly effectively if you land on it....Bearlegged wrote: ↑Sat Feb 25, 2023 11:12 am POC: Adds MIPS feature to reduce risk of rotational injury
Also POC: Adds cargo feature to increase risk of rotational injury
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Re: Gravel helmet with pockets!
Schumacher was certainly wearing a skiing helmet despite the press’s “a helmet would have saved him “ line. Not sure exactly what injuries he suffered or if his helmet lessened or increased them.
I’ve not looked into the specifics but F1 helmets are part of a system including neck braces and the like so there’s less chance of things like rotational injuries and whiplash
I’ve not looked into the specifics but F1 helmets are part of a system including neck braces and the like so there’s less chance of things like rotational injuries and whiplash
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He had a Go Pro on his (skiing) lid - there was talk that the camera plus mount contributed to his injury but there were never any specifics....
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"you could even strap a spare helmet to your helmet, so that if your main helmet perishes in a tumble you don’t have to sacrifice cranial protection."
Possibly one of the better reviews I've read in recent times
Possibly one of the better reviews I've read in recent times
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Re: Gravel helmet with pockets!
Eugene where's your 'tash?Brothersmith wrote: ↑Sat Feb 25, 2023 12:11 pmBearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Sat Feb 25, 2023 10:10 amOther than marketing bollox for the gullible, what does that actually mean?POC states this helmet “embodies the spirit of gravel”.
The spirit of gravel
Or is that now ...
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I hope you think you know, what I might of exactly meant.
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Re: Gravel helmet with pockets!
The pocket is obviously for storing a packet of gravel (just in case you stumble across a stoning)
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Re: Gravel helmet with pockets!
Why is everyone so cynical? I think it looks great. Definitely gonna get one in Hymalayan Salt colour way. I can dangle my mug from my seat pack as per usual AND tuck my racing spoon in the elastic on the side on my helmet. What’s not to like
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Re: Gravel helmet with pockets!
My first reaction was to check the date in case I had overslept
Re: Gravel helmet with pockets!
exactly that, marketing bollox. same when they announced the arrival of gravel bikesBearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Sat Feb 25, 2023 10:10 amOther than marketing bollox for the gullible, what does that actually mean?POC states this helmet “embodies the spirit of gravel”.
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Re: Gravel helmet with pockets!
Reminds me of
The elastic must be for a pack of Lucky Strikes.
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Are we allowed to throw gravel at the first person to wear one to a Bearbones event? Or do they win a special prize?
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