3 Cycling Products You Won’t Regret Buying

My three products picks of the month

Content
00:00 Intro
00:19 Fizik Vento Ferox shoes
4:26 Kask Protone Icon helmet
8:55 Oakley Sutro Lite glasses

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[walcottav]

Thanks David. Having crash tested three helmets over the past fifteen years, I will never again purchase a helmet without MIPs. I will maximize as many factors as possible in my favor. FWIW, and purely anecdotal, the score now is 1) one non MIPs helmet totaled, TBI and other injuries resulting. 2) two MIPs helmets totaled, zero brain injuries, other injuries resulting. Now each crash was different and I consider myself extremely fortunate to be able to form a coherent thought, but again, it's all about me and that means MIPs. It's available in Virginia Tech reviewed helmets for significantly less money than the Kask.

[Higuma_JPN]

David, FYI... the chapter headers for the helmet and sunglasses are switched...

[garyhocking]

The Fizik shoes are a great fit for my narrow feet. However, I found that I can't mount cleats far enough back, they feel like they are under my toes. (size 46)

[jevgeniardassov]

Have ridden my Pit Vipers for years. Timeless and very comfortable shades. Protects eyes very well.

[Robutube]

Don't understand why Kask is using an internal standard instead of a nationally or internationally recognised one.

[ivadjon]

As a casual/recreational rider there is no way I am getting a helmet without mips.

[chrisclarkson]

I bought the Icon helmet but had to return it as the micro adjustment wheel fell to bits the first time i tried to use it, apparently this is a known problem with this helmet, bought the old protone instead no issues with it.

[michaeldance]

I had the previous protone for a few years, terrible at funnelling sweat into my eyes. Have they improved it that much ?

[kidShibuya]

What do you do with those glasses at night? Do you always have to carry day and night glasses? I will never understand why cyclists wear glasses with dark lenses. Photochromic glasses are the only way to go IMO.

[npdf]

Love my protone icon excellent fit and venting

[DaveCM]

I disagree with you on the Kask. I bought it and I absolutely hate it. It is the worst helmet I've ever owned. It does not work for me well at all. It doesn't fit the shape of my head well and is comfortable. I almost gave it away to a friend who has a round basketball shaped head but instead I kept it and use it just for cold winter rides. So, I wear it only a few times a year. Otherwise it sits on a shelf. I completely regret that purchase. No bike shops near me carry it, so I ordered it expecting helmet nirvana. Oh, they don't even have the best retention system either.

[TheVintagesteal]

Great video, Thanks for that. Pairs well with my morning coffee.

[grantwilliams]

Hi Dave.. How are the Sutro Lite for misting? They don’t seem to have any obvious venting? Kind regards Grant

[speedbird]

Why would anyone buy an expensive "high end" helmet that doesn't have the latest safety technology when there are so many comparable helmets that do?

[picshooter]

How well do sunglasses dock on the Protone?

[calebizsol]

There's a fourth item.... a good pair of gloves!

[retroonhisbikes]

The fiziK shoes look very narrow. Other wish id get some

[ivanteo]

I cannot imagine those sand and mud particles stuck on the velcro.

[AdamOHalloran]

Like a lot of a people here, I’m passing on any Kask helmet. Why would anyone choose a sub standard helmet with such a large range of options that have been independently tested? 🤷‍♂️
Re: Fizik shoes - why would anyone want white on their off-road shoes?

[zambufly]

I bought wireless hydraulic rim brakes and don't regret my purchase at all..