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BokorSolo
a Weekend Warrior
from Prince William, VA, USADate Reviewed: December 29, 2009
Strengths: Good helmet. It does exactly what it was designed to do, protect my brain.Weaknesses: Seems to fit a little high on my head.Bottom Line: This is the least favorite of all the helmets I own. I slapped on some reflective tape all over it and I use it for riding my road bike at night because I just don't care for it all that much.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$55.00
Similar Products Used: Other Giros.
Bike Setup: Irrelevant.
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Jacques Pienaar
a Weekend Warrior
from Santiago, Chile, SADate Reviewed: November 27, 2009
Strengths: Light Weight, Fits me perfectly, Adjustability, durability, ventilationWeaknesses: NoneBottom Line: This lid has taken some serious blows specifically comming down hill on a foreign trail, connecting the remaining part of a branch hidden behind thicker leaves. Sent me flying back off the bike, hell-of-a stiff neck but the helmet protected my pip just fine. Will totally recommend this quality product.
Favorite Trail: Hacienda Las Varras
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At: Intercycle
Similar Products Used: Various
Bike Setup: 09' Norco Fluid LT2
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*crash*
a Cross Country Rider
from San DiegoDate Reviewed: November 7, 2009
Strengths: Good fit (everyone's head shape is different)
Quick and easy adjustments
Not too hot and not too coldWeaknesses: A little noisy when going into head wind.Bottom Line: The Havoc, with a $65 price point is one of the best all around helmets. Cool looking, medium priced, a good fit (depends on the shape of your head), and rugged would best describe this helmet. I did a flip going downhill after a failed attempt jumping a 3ft drop,resulting in bruised knees and shoulders and a cracked Giro Havoc! The helmet stayed in place (even with a 3" gap between my chin and the chin strap), and took the blow instead of my head! Lifesaver? Possibly. Definitely saved me a trip to the hospital! Totally recommended for the XC rider. AM, FR, & DH should use a full face (which I should have done).
Favorite Trail: A Lot
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$65.00
Purchased At: REI
Similar Products Used: Giro Ionos (for the road)
Bike Setup: Intense 5.5, XTR/XT Groupo, Fox Float 32 F Series, Fox RP23, Juicy 7's, Mavic XM 719, Chris King hubs/headset
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ErikEngerd
a Cross Country Rider
from Breda, NetherlandsDate Reviewed: October 11, 2009
Strengths: Comfort, looks.Weaknesses: Sweat absorption is not that good.Bottom Line: This is a good product. The helmet served its purpose as it prevented serious head injury at a crash. The helmet is now dented and has a crack and must be replaced. I did not suffer any head injury whatsoever thanks to this helmet.
The helmet is a bit expensive. Nevertheless, going to spend the same money again on a new Giro helmet because it has proven itself now.
Favorite Trail: Nijmegen
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At: roseversand.de
Similar Products Used: El cheapo helmets
Bike Setup: Radon QLT Race 7 2008. Shimano XT brakes, shifters, deraillers. Fox Float RP23, Fox F32 100RLC. DT Swiss 240s + Competition 1.8/2.0 + XR4.2d
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Ryan_ Booty
a Weekend Warrior
from MendhamDate Reviewed: August 2, 2009
Strengths: Coolest brain bucket out there. Matches the cool bike and is the macdaddy helmet out there.Bottom Line: Matches my bike, Trek Jet 20.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$52.00
Purchased At: web
Bike Setup: My ride
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ChicagoBoy777
a Cross Country Rider
from Miami, FLDate Reviewed: June 7, 2009
Strengths: Fits perfect, adjustable sizing on the back. Easy to adjust in a second, very safe and sturdyBottom Line: Helmet saved my life. I ate it bad on a 40 foot drop. I hit hard packed dirt with my front right side. Didn't lose consciousness. Have a little vertigo I'm getting through, but that's it. Vertigo almost gone and my helmet is still intact.
Favorite Trail: Oleta River
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At: Bike Tech
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wick80
a Cross Country Rider
from Manhattan, KS, USADate Reviewed: February 6, 2009
Strengths: Fit, strengthWeaknesses: NoneBottom Line: Never go cheap with a helmet. This helmet saved my life today when I wrecked my bike. Instead of my head getting crushed, the helmet broke apart and took the brunt of the impact. I have a headache and a bruise, but my skull is not cracked open. I will buy another Giro Havoc immediately. I am not a normal reviewer, but safety is important to me, and this helmet worked exactly as published. Very impressed. Thanks Giro!
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At: JensonUSA
Bike Setup: Specialized FSR
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gointhedistance
a Cross Country Rider
from Coon Rapids, MN, USADate Reviewed: July 13, 2008
Strengths: LOOKS, fit system, breath-ability, valueWeaknesses: runs a half size big in my opinion...Bottom Line: This is a great helmet so far. It fits well. It is fairly light, and breaths very well in my opinion. I think for the price it is one of the best helmets you can buy. GREAT VALUE. If you are thinking about a mid-level helmet for mountain biking-just go with the Havoc. Its an awesome deal.
Favorite Trail: Theodore Wirth, MN
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$62.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Specialized helmets
Bike Setup: Jamis Dakota Elite, XT, easton
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dudeimanoldfart
a Weekend Warrior
from Memphis, TNDate Reviewed: June 24, 2008
Strengths: Looks great, Fits very snug. Really keeps the sweat out of my eyes. Ha i take the helmet off and all the sweat comes dripping out.Weaknesses: Nothing really. The one i bought, the straps don't lay down flat against my cheeks, its like they were put in backwards or something ha, but that's not a big problem for me.Bottom Line: Bottom line is great helmet for an awesome price. Ive seen some helmets out there that are way more expensive with the same durability. Looks awesome, feels good. Great helmet.
Favorite Trail: Stanky Creek, Yellow Trail
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$54.00
Purchased At: Ebay
Similar Products Used: Other Giro's
Bike Setup: Gary fisher wahoo disc, stock except TIME pedals.
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Frs1661
a Cross Country Rider
from Rochester NYDate Reviewed: June 9, 2008
Strengths: Fairly light weight, good airflow to the cranium. Also comfortable, love the ease of adjustment of the roc-loc system!Weaknesses: None that I foundBottom Line: A good all around helmet. I only replaced mine due to a semi-severe crash that put a small crack in the helmet. It almost certainly saved me from a concussion.
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At: performance
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Conner Smith
a Racer
from Eden, Utah, USADate Reviewed: April 15, 2008
Strengths: easy to adjust, comfortableWeaknesses: have to wash the sweet out of the pads and straps oftenBottom Line: good helmet for the $$Money$$
Favorite Trail: Wheelers to Green Pond
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Purchased At: Ebay (the best place ever)
Bike Setup: 07 Specialized Stumpjumper Elite with upgraded bontrager mustang wheals and Chris King Hubs
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Adam
a Cross Country Rider
from ClemmonsDate Reviewed: March 21, 2008
Strengths: Bombproof, comfortable, cool, looks good.Weaknesses: Pads wear out, velcro peels off.Bottom Line: Had this lid for many years now without complaint. Many trees, rocks and roots this thing has sampled and not even a crack. Just this year I had the front and two side pads fall apart on me. I epoxied new velcro and cut a piece of headband as replacement which actually works better than OEM pads.
Oh yeah.....I have a melon and the XL fits my 24 3/4" dome comfortably even with cold weather gear underneath, which is why I bought it in the first place.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At: Gift...
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Mike
a Cross Country Rider
from Woodland Hills, CA. USADate Reviewed: December 8, 2007
Strengths: Good Looks, in-mold, COMFY!!!Weaknesses: A tad snug on the sides, but I can live with it.Bottom Line: Killer helmet for a killer deal.
Favorite Trail: Bell Canyon
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$36.00
Purchased At: REI
Similar Products Used: Bell Influx
Bike Setup: Access XCL 100mm MArz, RF, Hayes.
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Brian
a Cross Country Rider
from Calgary, Alberta, CanadaDate Reviewed: December 3, 2007
Strengths: Roc-loc good adjustability
good looks
does what it is supposed toWeaknesses: straps get a bit twisted up, but nothing major
bugs fly into air vents and crawl around on my headBottom Line: I've had this helmet for a long time now and it has served me really well. The Roc-Loc makes adjustability a breeze. I ride year round and being able to adjust the helmet with a hat on underneath for the ride to work, and easily adjust it for the ride home without a hat is really nice. Just tested the durability too. was clocked on the head by a parkade garage door and the helmet did its job very well and I didn't even lose consciousness! I will buy again.
Oh, and it looks good too.
Favorite Trail: Terrace Trail, Kananaskis
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$60.00
Similar Products Used: some other Giro
Bike Setup: Giant Iguana se
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Jonathan Budhram
a Cross Country Rider
from Chico Ca USADate Reviewed: November 18, 2007
Bottom Line: Very comfortable and lightweight. Doesn't have the hot spots that lots of the other helmets had. Fits like the fox flux but it's way cheaper.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$65.00
Purchased At: Cycle Sport
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