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Review by AfastrmanReview for Catlike 2013 Kompact'O HelmetReviewed 11/8/2013by AfastrmanCycling EnthusiastPlaya del Rey, CA4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.Great if you are bored of the ho-humI was really tired of looking at the same swirly race inspired motif on every helmet with color choices ranging form primary red, blue or yellow, to Neon Attack. I was first taken by the aesthetic of the Catlike products. While the elliptical homes are definitely different, the overall shape is sleek and unique.
The fit and finish are incredible. The helmet has the urban cred of a Bern, but weighs less than half of their flagship Allston. The click dial adjuster in the back is easily operated with one hand while riding and has a tight enough ratchet to micro adjust. The ventilation really works which is saying something as it has been a hot autumn (go figure). I really could only complain about the little plastic chevrons above the clips on the straps being a bit chintzy. Small complaint...
I'll touch back when I crash and give everyone a crash performance review. LOL
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I was really tired of looking at the same swirly race inspired motif on every helmet with color choices ranging form primary red, blue or yellow, to Neon Attack. I was first taken by the aesthetic of the Catlike products. While the elliptical homes are definitely different, the overall shape is sleek and unique.
The fit and finish are incredible. The helmet has the urban cred of a Bern, but weighs less than half of their flagship Allston. The click dial adjuster in the back is easily operated with one hand while riding and has a tight enough ratchet to micro adjust. The ventilation really works which is saying something as it has been a hot autumn (go figure). I really could only complain about the little plastic chevrons above the clips on the straps being a bit chintzy. Small complaint...
I'll touch back when I crash and give everyone a crash performance review. LOL
Review by AnonymousReviewed 4/21/2016by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastFlorida1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Nice ventilation, does not hold up over the long haulThis my second and last catlike helmet. I love the ventilation and style. The problem is, they simply do not last. I ride about 6,000 miles a year and these helmets can't take a full year of riding. The first one the retention system where it goes under the impact foam fell out and there is no way to reconnect it. The second one the buckle has failed. I take good care of my equipment and always store everything inside my air conditioned house. These helmets should last longer than a year.
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This my second and last catlike helmet. I love the ventilation and style. The problem is, they simply do not last. I ride about 6,000 miles a year and these helmets can't take a full year of riding. The first one the retention system where it goes under the impact foam fell out and there is no way to reconnect it. The second one the buckle has failed. I take good care of my equipment and always store everything inside my air conditioned house. These helmets should last longer than a year.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 11/17/2015by AnonymousExcellent for women with smaller heads!I got this for my GF because she has a size 20inch head. It fits her perfectly and looks very stylish. Really like BTD.com as well. You can't beat them for price and the rebate on every order. Very satisfied!!!
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I got this for my GF because she has a size 20inch head. It fits her perfectly and looks very stylish. Really like BTD.com as well. You can't beat them for price and the rebate on every order. Very satisfied!!!
Review by Christov10Reviewed 5/4/2015by Christov10Casual CyclistStepford, TennesseeMatte Finish Fails in Tennessee Heat & HumidityLast summer (June, 2014), I bought this helmet in Matte Black finish to replace a cheap Specialized helmet the interior fitting system of which had failed. BTD had offered a good deal that my bonus points made better. The white version was out of stock, at the time, which is what I wanted for better visibility. I was a little concerned that the matte black finish would not have reflective elements. When it arrived, the black helmet proved to have sufficient white, reflective markings that it didn't render me apparently headless when riding at twilight. Also, it turned out to be about the coolest-looking piece of biking apparel I owned - a fine-looking helmet.
The helmet's fit, however, was not quite crown-of-thorns painful, but was considerably less comfortable than the fit of the cheapest of Specialized's 2011 helmet line-up. The Catlike came with a couple of extra bits of padding and velcro dots to cushion the occiput, but I never did install them. I instead took to riding with a thin 1980's cycling cap which sufficed to reduce skull pain when I tightened the helmet's adjustment wheel.
Southern Middle Tennessee get hot during the summer months with humidity that's high enough most people complain about it. By about the middle or end of July, the matte black helmet had developed what looked like a network of fungal accretions upon its surface. On closer inspection, it appeared the matte black finish had begun to draw-up and crack in many places. If scraped away, discernible underneath was a shiny black plastic. Also, the screws holding the adjustment wheel in place rusted and the wheel, itself (IIRC), broke and the helmet could no longer be tightened to fit.
I contacted BTD and they were very helpful, shipping a white replacement helmet before the week was out, emailing me a return label. Absolutely no hassle or complaints about the customer service.
The white helmet fits a lot like the black helmet. Although it's a lot more visible, it looks a lot less cool than the matte black. The helmet's adjustment system has held up fine, even though the screws holding the adjustment wheel in place have, like those of the black helmet, rusted.
Compared to the cheap Specialized helmet from 2012, the Catlike Kompact'o seems very light, but does not fit as comfortably. The Catlike product does keep my head cooler than the Specialized, and, here in the American South, the bug-netting in front is a much appreciated feature.
I've reviewed this helmet on my blog in a couple of places. Search my user name and Catlike or Kompact'o.
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Last summer (June, 2014), I bought this helmet in Matte Black finish to replace a cheap Specialized helmet the interior fitting system of which had failed. BTD had offered a good deal that my bonus points made better. The white version was out of stock, at the time, which is what I wanted for better visibility. I was a little concerned that the matte black finish would not have reflective elements. When it arrived, the black helmet proved to have sufficient white, reflective markings that it didn't render me apparently headless when riding at twilight. Also, it turned out to be about the coolest-looking piece of biking apparel I owned - a fine-looking helmet.
The helmet's fit, however, was not quite crown-of-thorns painful, but was considerably less comfortable than the fit of the cheapest of Specialized's 2011 helmet line-up. The Catlike came with a couple of extra bits of padding and velcro dots to cushion the occiput, but I never did install them. I instead took to riding with a thin 1980's cycling cap which sufficed to reduce skull pain when I tightened the helmet's adjustment wheel.
Southern Middle Tennessee get hot during the summer months with humidity that's high enough most people complain about it. By about the middle or end of July, the matte black helmet had developed what looked like a network of fungal accretions upon its surface. On closer inspection, it appeared the matte black finish had begun to draw-up and crack in many places. If scraped away, discernible underneath was a shiny black plastic. Also, the screws holding the adjustment wheel in place rusted and the wheel, itself (IIRC), broke and the helmet could no longer be tightened to fit.
I contacted BTD and they were very helpful, shipping a white replacement helmet before the week was out, emailing me a return label. Absolutely no hassle or complaints about the customer service.
The white helmet fits a lot like the black helmet. Although it's a lot more visible, it looks a lot less cool than the matte black. The helmet's adjustment system has held up fine, even though the screws holding the adjustment wheel in place have, like those of the black helmet, rusted.
Compared to the cheap Specialized helmet from 2012, the Catlike Kompact'o seems very light, but does not fit as comfortably. The Catlike product does keep my head cooler than the Specialized, and, here in the American South, the bug-netting in front is a much appreciated feature.
I've reviewed this helmet on my blog in a couple of places. Search my user name and Catlike or Kompact'o.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 10/2/2014by AnonymousCompetitive RacerOregonGood ValueThis is my second Kompact helmet. I bought it because it of solid construction and low price. The decals did not hold up well to wet weather riding on my older version of the Kompact. The decals on this helmet look a little more substantial.
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This is my second Kompact helmet. I bought it because it of solid construction and low price. The decals did not hold up well to wet weather riding on my older version of the Kompact. The decals on this helmet look a little more substantial.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 5/19/2014by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastTexas2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.awesome great fit and comfortwhat a deal ,great looks and great fit for the best price on the net
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what a deal ,great looks and great fit for the best price on the net
Review by AnonymousReviewed 7/14/2014by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastSimi Valley1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Great fitting helmut.Fits great and vents are good in the hot weather. love it...
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Fits great and vents are good in the hot weather. love it...
Review by RAÚLReviewed 1/9/2014by RAÚLCompetitive RacerQUITO- ECUADOR2 of 5 customers found this review helpful.HELMETS STYLISH WITH SOFT GRADUATIONI BOUGHT THESE HELMETS IN SIZE M FOR 11 YEARS MY CHILDREN (TWINS), IN DIFFERENT COLORS ARE YA BOY AND GIRL. PERSONALLY I LIKE MUCH ARE SMART AND GRADUATION WORKS WELL AND ADAPT TO THE SIZE OF YOUR HEAD BEARING IN MIND THAT ARE DIFFERENT GRAIN.
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I BOUGHT THESE HELMETS IN SIZE M FOR 11 YEARS MY CHILDREN (TWINS), IN DIFFERENT COLORS ARE YA BOY AND GIRL. PERSONALLY I LIKE MUCH ARE SMART AND GRADUATION WORKS WELL AND ADAPT TO THE SIZE OF YOUR HEAD BEARING IN MIND THAT ARE DIFFERENT GRAIN.
Review by SMCmason Review for Catlike 2013 Kompact'O HelmetReviewed 9/26/2013by SMCmason Annapolis MD1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Good value, shaped for round head not narrowI liked that this helmet looks a little different than most. Doesn't sit TOO high, but felt like it fit a little small. Didn't fit my (narrower) head very well, so I ended up returning it. Doesn't make it a bad helmet, just not quite the right one for me. Thought the flat black color was cool.
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I liked that this helmet looks a little different than most. Doesn't sit TOO high, but felt like it fit a little small. Didn't fit my (narrower) head very well, so I ended up returning it. Doesn't make it a bad helmet, just not quite the right one for me. Thought the flat black color was cool.
Review by AnonymousReview for Catlike 2013 Kompact'O HelmetReviewed 8/15/2013by AnonymousCasual Cyclist2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.comfort and style, but a little priceyI do like the looks, and it is decently comfortable.
I don't like where the green strap attaches to the snap - there is a tiny defect in the plastic that sticks out and scratches face. The fix is to move the protective velcro piece around it, but it really does not go there so it doesn't fit the best.
All in all it seems good quality, but for the price I guess I expected a certain lushness and perfection.
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I do like the looks, and it is decently comfortable.
I don't like where the green strap attaches to the snap - there is a tiny defect in the plastic that sticks out and scratches face. The fix is to move the protective velcro piece around it, but it really does not go there so it doesn't fit the best.
All in all it seems good quality, but for the price I guess I expected a certain lushness and perfection.
Review by AnonymousReview for Catlike 2013 Kompact'O HelmetReviewed 7/5/2013by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastJacksonville, FlExceptional HelmetThis Helmet is very lite weight, ventilation is super and comfortable. what I like most is the ease to tighten and loosen the bands while i am riding. Most thought is its style and the fact all three colors are the same on my bike.
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This Helmet is very lite weight, ventilation is super and comfortable. what I like most is the ease to tighten and loosen the bands while i am riding. Most thought is its style and the fact all three colors are the same on my bike.
Review by MasiBobReview for Catlike 2013 Kompact'O HelmetReviewed 2/9/2013by MasiBobCycling EnthusiastVirginia Beach, Va2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Very comfortable and appears to be well constructedDaily road bike riding. Cold and hot weather. My winter hat fits nicely under the helmet. Looking forward to warm weather
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Daily road bike riding. Cold and hot weather. My winter hat fits nicely under the helmet. Looking forward to warm weather
Review by BowmanReviewed 9/1/2014by BowmanCycling EnthusiastKansas City, MOGood, solid helmet, lightweight helmet.I haven't had the helmet for a whole season yet, really only for the summer. Air flow is good for hot, muggy Missouri rides and it's nice and light weight. I also like the looks of the helmet. The head strap and interior apparatus are a bit lacking and I'm not sure how long the cranium adjustment will last? I've always had Bell helmets. The last helmet I owned was a Volt. A higher price range helmet with more adjustments and a sturdier looking rear cranium adjustment harness. However, I always wear a cycling cap under my helmet so there is no comfort or movement issues for me with this helmet.
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I haven't had the helmet for a whole season yet, really only for the summer. Air flow is good for hot, muggy Missouri rides and it's nice and light weight. I also like the looks of the helmet. The head strap and interior apparatus are a bit lacking and I'm not sure how long the cranium adjustment will last? I've always had Bell helmets. The last helmet I owned was a Volt. A higher price range helmet with more adjustments and a sturdier looking rear cranium adjustment harness. However, I always wear a cycling cap under my helmet so there is no comfort or movement issues for me with this helmet.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 4/24/2014by AnonymousFlorida, US Very light. Nice! I used 3 or 4 times a week. Very nice and ligthly!
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I used 3 or 4 times a week. Very nice and ligthly!
Review by AnonymousReview for Catlike 2013 Kompact'O HelmetReviewed 1/17/2013by Anonymous0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Cats are the Best Animal A great helmet without a doubt. (even though it is my first) Looks great and doesnt take up the typical LazerGiro styling. If you are considering this, get it
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A great helmet without a doubt. (even though it is my first) Looks great and doesnt take up the typical LazerGiro styling. If you are considering this, get it
Review by AnonymousReview for Catlike 2013 Kompact'O HelmetReviewed 12/17/2012by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastPhoenix, AZ4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.This helmet is better looking than the one you're using.No crash results to report.Hope to keep it that way. Gave it a Very Nice rating rather than Great because the chin strap must be readjusted every third ride.
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No crash results to report.Hope to keep it that way. Gave it a Very Nice rating rather than Great because the chin strap must be readjusted every third ride.
Review by AnonymousReview for Catlike 2013 Kompact'O HelmetReviewed 11/26/2012by Anonymous4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.Well ventilated.Before purchasing this helmet I read through the other provided reviews and I found what everyone said was true.
The swiss cheese type holes in the upper part of the helmet keep the top of your head very ventilated as after my ride I noticed the top of my head was bone dry and sweat-less. The other sections of my head not so much, as in the forehead being covered by the front plastic but with 2.5in of plastic protecting your head from the ground, the trade-off of some head to protection is acceptable to me.
I also agree with doubleTrouble. The plastic used for the fastening component under the ears has NOT been cut to a smooth state, it will poke you. I used a nail polisher to grind the points down.
Good for ventilation, meh for supplies used to produce.
Atleast it looks good. Haha.
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Before purchasing this helmet I read through the other provided reviews and I found what everyone said was true.
The swiss cheese type holes in the upper part of the helmet keep the top of your head very ventilated as after my ride I noticed the top of my head was bone dry and sweat-less. The other sections of my head not so much, as in the forehead being covered by the front plastic but with 2.5in of plastic protecting your head from the ground, the trade-off of some head to protection is acceptable to me.
I also agree with doubleTrouble. The plastic used for the fastening component under the ears has NOT been cut to a smooth state, it will poke you. I used a nail polisher to grind the points down.
Good for ventilation, meh for supplies used to produce.
Atleast it looks good. Haha.
Review by AnonymousReview for Catlike 2013 Kompact'O HelmetReviewed 7/20/2012by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastSeattle, WA3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.The best helmet I've ownedThis is my second Kompact helmet. I bought the first one in Europe before they were available here... this new one is even better. The straps are more durable and the exterior is much cleaner. I have a small head and most helmets make me look like a mushroom. This is the lowest profile helmet I've found-and I've tried a lot. Light, comfortable and good looking. It's amazing!
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This is my second Kompact helmet. I bought the first one in Europe before they were available here... this new one is even better. The straps are more durable and the exterior is much cleaner. I have a small head and most helmets make me look like a mushroom. This is the lowest profile helmet I've found-and I've tried a lot. Light, comfortable and good looking. It's amazing!
Review by Kevin BCReview for Catlike 2013 Kompact'O HelmetReviewed 6/14/2012by Kevin BCCycling EnthusiastLong Island NY2 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Great Helmet, light, easily adjustable, excellent retention system. AND NOT MADE IN CHINA.I have been riding for 60 years and have had every piece of equipment known to cyclists. I am a very avid advocate of bicycle safety and will NEVER ride with out a helmet. This Catlike Kompact is the best that I have ever owned. It is sutiable for road and trail alike. One might expect to pay a lot more for a comparable helmet. This is made and designed in Spain. The Spanish know what they are doing when it comes to cycling. Just check their bikes and rider's performance in the european bike races and you willl see what I mean.
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I have been riding for 60 years and have had every piece of equipment known to cyclists. I am a very avid advocate of bicycle safety and will NEVER ride with out a helmet. This Catlike Kompact is the best that I have ever owned. It is sutiable for road and trail alike. One might expect to pay a lot more for a comparable helmet. This is made and designed in Spain. The Spanish know what they are doing when it comes to cycling. Just check their bikes and rider's performance in the european bike races and you willl see what I mean.