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There’s no doubt in my mind that all of Lance Armstrong’s gear is given to him freely by sponsors, so I wouldn’t be surprised at all if somebody told me that this Giro helmet that he’s wearing is one-of-a-kind, made especially for him in his choice of colors. I don’t know if it’s just for looks or what, but from the picture it looks like he has some sort of carbon fiber material in there. But what I love most about it is that it’s black and yellow and has a really low profile. This picture reminds me that I really need to invest in a new helmet — something that looks at least half as cool as this one.