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Retrospec CM 2 Bicycle Skateboard Helmet for Adult CPSC Certified Commuter Bike Skate

Last Updated: May 6, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.6
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
178
Old Reviews
58
Unverified
38
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911 meters
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Review Analysis - 82 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Comfort
 36
head, pads, measured, fits, strap
+75%
-25%
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" ...  Comfortable and fits great  ...  "
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" ...  I bought this helmet before in November 2015 and loved my helmet. ... 2 stars because it is a cute design even though it didn’t fit my head.  ...  "
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" ...  This thing saved me a few times also very comfortable  ...  "
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" ...  Love the helmet , people keep asking if it’s real wood  ...  "
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" ...  Protects my child's head.  ...  "
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" ...  I’ve got a big head so don’t have many options and this one actually fits!  ...  "
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" ...  I swapped out the pads with the alternate set it came with and it's comfy and secure.  ...  "
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" ...  It's a great helmet if you purchase it going in knowing it's really just a basic skate style helmet.  ...  "
Fit
 26
head, fits, pads, sizing, commuter
+81%
-19%
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" ...  The helmet foam compressed to cushion the impact and protect his brain just like it should. ... Now it needs to be replaced and I would much rather replace a helmet than pay an ER bill!  ...  "
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" ...  Not only was that way better fit wise, the helmet feels a tad lighter than the CM-1.  ...  "
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" ...  Protects my child's head.  ...  "
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" ...  I followed the sizing chart and the fit for me is perfect ... I swapped out the pads with the alternate set it came with and it's comfy and secure.  ...  "
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" ...  This helmet provides excellent protection, and isn't too heavy. ... I measured my head and ordered accordingly, and the fit is excellent.  ...  "
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" ...  Great helmet so far!  ...  "
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" ...  This helmet fit well and appears to be well made.  ...  "
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" ...  Really different design and great fit for riding those city scooters.  ...  "
Build Quality
 14
foam, wood, thick, padding, head
+79%
-21%
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" ...  Really good quality for the price, it provides good protection.  ...  "
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" ...  Purchased the wrong size will be returning helmet seemed very sturdy well worth the money padding was comfortable  ...  "
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" ...  They feel very protected in it, as it covers a lot of surface area.  ...  "
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" ...  The helmet foam compressed to cushion the impact and protect his brain just like it should.  ...  "
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" ...  I don’t really use it because I ride a skateboard but the wood makes it look stylish and it’s comfortable.  ...  "
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" ...  It is so easy to get scratch on the surface  ...  "
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" ...  Have had lots of compliments from strangers about this helmet.  ...  "
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" ...  I like the appearance of the wood design. ... Thankfully I've never fallen and tested the helmets shock absorbing properties.  ...  "
Design
 13
helmet, cute, color, wood, powder
+85%
-15%
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" ...  - Looks very nice  ...  "
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" ...  Also, wanted a matte black.  ...  "
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" ...  I like the appearance of the wood design.  ...  "
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" ...  I like the minimalist look, and the soft pink color adds personality.  ...  "
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" ...  It looked adorable on them!  ...  "
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" ...  I don’t really use it because I ride a skateboard but the wood makes it look stylish and it’s comfortable.  ...  "
For Kids
 5
son, skate, park, kid, year old
+80%
-20%
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" ...  Bought this for my 13 year old son who started scootering at a skate park.  ...  "
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" ...  Kid loves this helmet.  ...  "
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" ...  Today my kid crashed and did a face plant at the skate park.  ...  "
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" ...  Most adults should probably get a medium.  ...  "
Color
 5
would, like, think, modern, matte
+80%
-20%
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" ...  I really like the matte black color.  ...  "
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" ...  I'd been looking for something unbranded in a desirable color, and this did just the trick.  ...  "
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" ...  I like the minimalist look, and the soft pink color adds personality.  ...  "
Price
 4
quality, product, helmet, good, decent
+100%
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" ...  Bought this helmet hoping with some optimism of finding a decent bike helmet at a great price.  ...  "
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" ...  So I still gave it 5 stars because it is a steal for the price!  ...  "
Returns
 3
one, helmet, commuter
-100%
comment
" ...  No offer of assistance or returns.  ...  "
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" ...  I had to return and another commuter helmet instead.  ...  "
Cleaning
 3
clean, scuff, marks, helmet, cut
+67%
-33%
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" ...  Aesthetically very clean.  ...  "
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" ...  This helmet is casual and clean cut and finally does the job.  ...  "

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