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  1. 10-06-2011, 05:46 AM #1
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    High visibility back in fashion in 2012

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    Has anyone noticed that high visibility yellow seems to be back in fashion for helmets and some accessories (e.g. gloves from Gore Bike Wear and men's gloves from Pearl Izumi)? I saw that the 2012 Lazer helmets will be available in high-viz yellow (see the Helium here), as well as the Giro Aeon (see here). I may have to get a new helmet!
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  2. 10-06-2011, 05:53 AM #2
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    yay! that is awesome... looks like they aren't quite available yet, but I have a mind to get me a fluorescent yellow helmet for my x-country ride!
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    I saw quite a few casual cyclists out and about yesterday in the smallish town where I live as I drove home around 6ish (just as light is starting to wane a bit). What struck me is how much difference a helmet makes--even one that's not technically high-vis--in terms of visibility. That little bolt of color really makes a difference IMO. A high-vis helmet would be that much better.
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  4. 10-06-2011, 05:57 AM #4
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    In another thread, KnottedYet linked to the Eleven Gear site... I *had* to get the Traffic Master jersey:

    http://www.elevengear.us/trafficmaster.html

    It ships this week and I can hardly wait to wear it on the road...
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    That is an amazing jersey!!!!
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  6. 10-06-2011, 06:18 AM #6
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    Gore is also doing a few of their jackets in hi-viz yellow this season.
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    My neon Gore Phantom arrived today. It is positively blinding, even compared to my other hi-viz pieces. I love it!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Becky View Post
    My neon Gore Phantom arrived today. It is positively blinding, even compared to my other hi-viz pieces. I love it!
    Slight thread hijack - Becky, are you happy with your Gore Phantom? I ordered one 2 weeks ago, and ended up returning it. I was disappointed in the fit. I got an XL and it was pretty tight and extremely short-waisted (I'm 5'6") on me...I kept wanting to yank it down especially in the front. I ended up going with a men's Gore Tool (in neon yellow) jacket which was a bit longer for more coverage. But I'm just curious on your opinion of the Phantom.

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    Linda: I did see your comments in the other thread, and I'm sorry to hear that it didn't work out for you. I'm happy with it, based on first impressions. I was able to try on a Phantom locally (thankfully!) before I ordered my hi-viz jacket. Based on that experience, I did go up a size because I wanted more of a jacket fit and less of a jersey fit. It is pretty short in the front; however, I'm quite short-waisted (all arms and legs) and the larger size gave me a little more length.

    We'll see how it performs once it gets cold, but I think that it will be a more versatile piece than my Gavia and I'm thrilled with the color.
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    Quote Originally Posted by pll View Post
    Has anyone noticed that high visibility yellow seems to be back in fashion for helmets and some accessories (e.g. gloves from Gore Bike Wear and men's gloves from Pearl Izumi)? I saw that the 2012 Lazer helmets will be available in high-viz yellow (see the Helium here), as well as the Giro Aeon (see here). I may have to get a new helmet!
    I am helmet shopping and I see both of these are now available. Amazon has them. Pricey, at $225 for the Lazer http://www.amazon.com/Lazer-Helium-H...238075&sr=1-33

    and $250 for the Giro
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER



    My current helmet, which is getting old and ratty, is a Giro. I like the fit of the Giro so I must have an oblong head, eh? Anyone know how the Lazer fits as compared to a Giro?

    I am also thinking of a less roadie and less expensive helmet, I believe it is the Giro Xar, mislabeled on Amazon as the Hex.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER
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    A very, very high viz helmet with reflective strips is the hardnutz, available in the US from here: http://www.skiweb-usa.com/shop/hardn...s-cycle-helmet



    This is a one size fits all helmet and too big for me.
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  14. 11-14-2011, 03:22 AM #14
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    As far as the Lazer goes, DH bought me one "on sale," and I hated it. Couldn't get used to the weird mechanism to tighten and it felt wrong compared to my Giro. I gave it to my son, who has a little head.
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  15. 11-14-2011, 03:28 AM #15
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    Goldfinch, thanks for the link to the hi-viz Xar. The color is perfect and I love the fit. It just went on my Amazon wish list
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