Respro RP00185 Techno Anti-Pollution Mask, Extra Large, Black

You really need to get the right size and fit it properly, the manufacturers web site has a good guide there. You can also buy a rather expensive pro-seal which makes it fit better and easier to breathe with. The mask does make breathing a little bit harder but it's worth it. I would have had trouble with this when I first started cycling ( I was very unfit ) but I bought this after I got a bit fit so it was only a slight problem. Where I cycle, you can taste the fumes, they are horrible, but with this on, I can't taste the fumes anymore. I am very happy with my purchase. The body of the mask is neoprene, so it's a lot softer than it looks.However be aware you need to replace the filters regularly and they are not free, to make a sensible decision you need to factor in the cost of the filters which you will have to replace at least once a month. I dropped a star for the prices involved. I think it's a little bit over the top price wise.

I am very happy with the mask.The reason I bought it was because it felt like I was doing more harm than good by cycling in London and inhaling the fumes. I also developed a cough which I think started because I started cycling to work on a regular basis. Since using the mask I don't smell car exhaust when in traffic and I don't have a cough. Before buying the mask I had read in other reviews that the masks restricted air flow and were very uncomfortable. While I can't say it's unnoticeable, I don't find wearing the mask a problem and I don't have a problem with breathing. My commute is 40 mins one way and there are a few sizable hills to negotiate. There is some build up of moisture in the mask over the ride but the valves do their job well and you find only a small amount of residue and some dampness in the mask after the ride. For me, wearing a mask while you ride is perhaps not ideal but it is much better than the alternative of inhaling car fumes on a daily basis!

I use these to minimise Hayfever in the summer and for this it is excellent. they are a little pricey, but the build quality is excellent.I bought one in a shop last year and was advised the wrong size.. so this time I took the measurements per the manufacturer (measured top of nose to under chin) and got a good fit.It does restrict airflow a little, but then this is just the nature of physics...I wore it when driving a convertible in the city to reduce the pollution I'm breathing in.. I will say you get some funny looks..

Back to the commute into London on a motorbike through the Blackwall tunnel, no longer need to worry about the fumes during the commute, now if only they would do the replacement filters on a subscribe and save...

Very good mask and very nice seller. My mask is now with me and I am ready to face the poisonous air back in China : ) I suggest that you consider extend your business there as you may have read the news that the air in major cities of China is polluted. There is a huge demand for masks of good quality and fashionable design.