Giro fits my head differently the Bell. It is not as comfortable, unfortunately I spent $175 on a pink Atmos before I knew this. I had to wear it to discover that while it fits properly it creates a pressure point thus I cannot return the helmet. So that is my word of warning, try it on. I am completely in love with my new Rudy Project Kontact+ helmet that I mountain bike in. Hands down the most comfortable helmet I have.
If the pros survive crashes in the Atmos/Ionos/Bell Sweep (high end helmets) then I good with it. The extra ventaliation is helpful when you live on the face of the sun like some of us.
Amanda
2011 Specialized Epic Comp 29er | Specialized Phenom | "Marie Laveau"
2007 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Road | Selle Italia Lady Gel Flow | "Miranda"
You don't have to be great to get started, but you do have to get started to be great. -Lee J. Colan