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Submitted by
terry
a Racer
from japan
Date Reviewed: October 19, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$80.00 | | Strengths: | looks good, fits good | | Weaknesses: | weak | | Similar Products Used: | Giro Pneumo | | Bike Setup: | Trek madone | | Bottom Line: | The first one I purchased was great until I found that the inner shell had cracked. I quickly took it to my LBS who sent it away and got a replacement, September 2006. While I was waiting for the replacement to come I purchased a LAS which is awesome. So when I got the replacement I didn't use it often because the LAS was a better fit. The other dday I was cleaning the new Giro, after a ride, and found it had cracked in the same place as the first one. AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH am trying to get another replacement wil let you know what happens latter. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott
a Weekend Warrior
from Charlotte, NC, Mecklenburg
Date Reviewed: January 19, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$86.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance on-line | | Strengths: | Light, plenty of ventilation,doesn't interfer with vision when riding aero position. | | Weaknesses: | Thin pads separate from velcro backing, plastic adjuster snaps off easily, poor quality control | | Similar Products Used: | Bell Phi | | Bike Setup: | Orbea Marmolada with Campy Veloce; Marin Muirwoods (recently stolen from my garage) | | Bottom Line: | Great all-around helmet for price paid (on sale plus coupon plus free shipping.) If I were paying retail, I'd buy a Spuik with full inner pad and netting, or a LAS Haxial. Pnuemo worth $90 but not $160. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
erik
a Racer
from ladera Ranch, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: October 25, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Purchased At: | The Path Bike Shop | | Strengths: | light.
breathes.
durable.
| | Weaknesses: | inner pads come apart after about 6 months...and I use a headsweat every ride.
why don't they come with replacement pads? | | Similar Products Used: | Bell Xray Giro Switchblade | | Bike Setup: | mtb, road, etc | | Bottom Line: | great helmet | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Claro Evangelista
a Weekend Warrior
from Woodside NY USA
Date Reviewed: October 21, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | Stillwell Woods in Woodbury | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$120.00 | | Purchased At: | Nashbar Direct, Inc. | | Strengths: | It breaths! Extremely comfortable. I'm happy with this purchase. | | Weaknesses: | Although this product looks really good, upon close examination, quality control personnel in China took a day off. For a helmet that cost over $100, it could definitely be better. There was a lot of imperfections on the gray material. I hope these imperfections will not affect the product's performance when the time comes when I bang my head to a tree or pavement. | | Similar Products Used: | Schwinn - Target special. | | Bike Setup: | Trek Session 77 | | Bottom Line: | It was a windy day today and the helmet made some noise similar to a slight opening of the car's windsheild or something like that. It keep my head cool and dry. Definitely comfortable and the fit is exceptional. However, quality control is not acceptable at this price range. The gray materail of my $20 Schwinn was better in the area. But I will still recommend this product because of looks, comfort, and fit. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve
a Weekend Warrior
from PA
Date Reviewed: June 11, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | working on that | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$140.00 | | Purchased At: | EMS | | Strengths: | Incredibly light and airy; looks small and not at all dorky or trying-too-hard-to-be-cool as most helmets do. | | Weaknesses: | Incredibly expensive, but... with this one, you will never be tempted to just not wear it. | | Similar Products Used: | Trek Interval | | Bottom Line: | Everybody says how light this helmet is, but I always take reviews with a grain of salt... on my first downhill ride with this thing, I thought "whoah!" It's completely true. The aerodynamics are just unbelieveable. Now I can never go back to anything else. Also, having grown up immediately before the days that bike helmets became common/obligatory, it's hard to shake off the "dorkiness" feel of them - but this one takes care of that completely.
The fitting system is easy to adjust and hugs my head well. I never have the feeling it's going to slip or rattle around.
Finally, this thing is almost absurdly expensive, but I just broke down and shelled out the cash... I figure with this one, I will resist the temptation to go without a helmet! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ernie
a Weekend Warrior
from Valrico, Fl, USA
Date Reviewed: April 5, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$90.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike Works, Brandon | | Strengths: | light weight, good venting, great fit | | Weaknesses: | not cheap | | Similar Products Used: | cheap ones, | | Bike Setup: | KHS hardtail, XT, Manitou SX
Eddy Merckx Titanium, Ultegra, | | Bottom Line: | I've used this helmet for both road and XC. I have had it since 1999. Fit look and everything have been great. Even better......busted my first helmet today. Did a full endo into a shallow swamp. Hit my head on a rock and busted the helmet in 2. The Pneumo did its job and saved me a ride out on a helecopter. I have had no problems with it for 7 years and when called upon it performed. I am a Giro customer for life! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Robert
a Racer
from Scipio, Indiana, USA
Date Reviewed: March 8, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$140.00 | | Purchased At: | once Columbus Schwinn | | Strengths: | Customer service is impeakable; even off warranty!!! Comfortable even after 10 hour endurance rides! Breathes very well. Protective (what else is a helmet for?) and durable. Very well balanced performace. | | Weaknesses: | Sweat pads wear out every 6 months (probably because of my high-and-tight hair not the product). Little costly but aren't your brains worth it? | | Similar Products Used: | Low end Trek and Bell helmets | | Bike Setup: | 06 Trek Madone 5.2 Team sock other than Selle Italia SLR saddle, 05 Trek XO1 custom with full Ultegra, 05 Trek 5000 custom with mostly XT and custom Stan's ZTR Olympic wheels | | Bottom Line: | This is the best helmet on the market for the money! There are less costly helmets but the don't fit or protect as well. I wear out the sweat pads (probably with my short hair style) but Giro always sends new ones for free, EVEN AFTER THE WARRANTY WAS OUT AND I'VE TRIED TO TALK THEM INTO CHARGING ME, THEY'RE STILL FREE!!! YOU CAN'T TOP THAT KIND OF SERVICE!!! This helmet has been with me for about 3 years and over 35K miles and I still love it every time I put it on! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sprocketeer
a
from Astoria, Queens, New York City
Date Reviewed: June 18, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Bloomberg, you have to do something about trails and bike paths in this city--the lanes are useless | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$109.00 | | Purchased At: | Online at www.performancebike.com | | Strengths: | Even standing still, I can feel the air on my scalp--a first while wearing a helmet. No more positioning my head to get a blast of cool air while riding. | | Weaknesses: | If you have a problem with this helmet there must be something wrong with your head. | | Similar Products Used: | Giro (old styrofoam helmet with nylon cover), Selev Alien 2000 (Italian, bought in Japan, probably not available in the States, great helmet) | | Bike Setup: | Relative facts: I'm a sweater. I sweat buckets. Way more sweating than more than a handful of other people I know. Must be genetic, cause they're all white. | | Bottom Line: | I'll try to highlight what no one else has in this review.
It doesn't take more than a few rides to realize this is the best helmet you could buy--maybe there are 1 or 2 other Giro helmets that fit the bill but I believe this must be the best.
Just to add to the verasity of my statement below, my first day wearing this helmet was on a 100K ride, on a mountain bike, in 90 F weather.
Most any certied helmet will save you're skull in a bad crash--that's what they're made to do--but this helmet wont cook your brains.
Normal human body temperature is 98.6 degrees Farenheit (about 36 C). And in humans, the head is the chief place for body heat to escape.
Now imagine what temperature it is inside a badly or even fairly well-ventilated helmet. It has to be at least 110 degrees on in 90 degree weather in there--if your body hit that temperature, it would kill you in about 30 minutes.
This helmet does what very few helmets do, though many make the claim. It cools your head, and hense your entire body. That means less sweat, less water to carry and consume, less exhaustion from heat and sweat, and less throbbing headaches from both the heat and resulting discomfort.
Even standing still, I can feel the air on my scalp while wearing the Pneumo.
And this helmet is absolutely comfortable. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
dale
a Cross Country Rider
from santa cruz
Date Reviewed: June 5, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Anything Dirt | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$50.00 | | Purchased At: | E.P. | | Strengths: | Fits Great,light weight,excellent retention with new Roc Loc. lots and lots of ventilation | | Weaknesses: | none at present | | Similar Products Used: | Older models /Giro/Bell | | Bike Setup: | Blur | | Bottom Line: | This a great helmet,light weight,and the fit is excellent with the new roc loc, | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bob
a Racer
from Sacramento
Date Reviewed: September 25, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$139.00 | | Purchased At: | Club Deal | | Strengths: | Good ventilation | | Weaknesses: | Fragile head retaining system. Head retainingg system that snaps to the shell of the helmet jars loose on bumpy roads! Had to superglue the snaps in!!! | | Similar Products Used: | Older Giro Helmets | | Bike Setup: | Fuji Team w/ Ultegra | | Bottom Line: | For the price paid I would expect a higher quality well made product without wimpy little snaps. | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John
a Weekend Warrior
from Chicago
Date Reviewed: August 23, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Anything outdoors | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$145.00 | | Purchased At: | online | | Strengths: | Light weight, airy, FITS GREAT | | Weaknesses: | Expensive | | Similar Products Used: | Giro E2, Giro Exodus | | Bike Setup: | c'mon- it's a helmet | | Bottom Line: | The BEST helmet I've ever put on my noggin. It's airy, it's light, it's comfy. Money well spent. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jason Littleton
a Cross Country Rider
from 488B Cape Haitian Drive, Beaufort, sc
Date Reviewed: June 19, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$160.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance Bike | | Strengths: | great fit; incredible ventilation | | Weaknesses: | pricey | | Similar Products Used: | Bell evo2 | | Bike Setup: | Trek Elite 9.8 | | Bottom Line: | This helmet is great- the first I can actually feel air blowing through. The fit is amazing and it looks sharp. The price is a little high, but compared to the new Atmos- it's manageable. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Colin
a Cross Country Rider
from Edmonton,Alberta,Canada
Date Reviewed: May 1, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$160.00 | | Purchased At: | Local bike shop | | Strengths: | extremely light, even compared to my old giro. huge amounts of ventilation, and probably the best fitting helmet I have ever used. | | Weaknesses: | price (but how much is your head worth to you?)
ventilation holes allow hair to stick out of them and make you look like an idiot :P | | Similar Products Used: | Giro exodus | | Bike Setup: | Merlin ti, full xtr | | Bottom Line: | this helmet is for the hardcore enthusiast who is looking to replace that old helmet that has finally seen its last days. this helmet gets the job done, fitting perfectly, and giving you all the ventilation that you will ever need. This is the lightest helmet i have ever used, and will probably get another one of these unless giro comes out with something even better than it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
William March
a Cross Country Rider
from arizona
Date Reviewed: January 2, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | south Mtn trails | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$130.00 | | Purchased At: | colorado cyclist | | Strengths: | Light, plenty of ventilation, and fits well. I leave about two fingers between strap and chin Went down going down hill into a wash. Contact made with helmet, elbow, and knee. Helmet protected my head and stayed on straight. | | Weaknesses: | When you go down in sand & rock the sand comes through the vents into your hair. | | Similar Products Used: | Different Giros | | Bike Setup: | Santa Cruz superlight atom bomb fork, | | Bottom Line: | Had a Giro Hammerhead before this one and never went down hard on part of my head. This helmet is scratched now but I feel it is worth the money. It is so light your not even aware of it on your head. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
David H.
a Weekend Warrior
from Santa Barbara, CA
Date Reviewed: September 24, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$160.00 | | Purchased At: | Velo Pro | | Strengths: | Comfortable, vents, cool-looking, light, roc-loc, | | Weaknesses: | Two of the bars end in points right above your forehead, this really got to me, but once I put some of the extra pads there it was fine, pricey | | Similar Products Used: | Bell | | Bike Setup: | Giant VT w/ talus & mostly XT | | Bottom Line: | Great helmet. I use it for all my riding except big stuff: getting around, jumping, xc, trail riding | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
S K
a Cross Country Rider
from Toronto
Date Reviewed: July 24, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Westwood Lake | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$30.00 | | Purchased At: | Duke's | | Strengths: | Secure fit; amazing ventilation; high quality materials | | Weaknesses: | Somewhat heavy (compared to my other helmet); construction quality going down compared to older Giro's; made in China | | Similar Products Used: | LG T-Bone; Giro Exodus; Bell Envy; etc. | | Bike Setup: | Lightened '02 FSR | | Bottom Line: | Great looking helmet, I use it for road and off-road; feels like it could be worn without straps as the Roc Loc is so good. Straps feel very soft/high quality next to skin; vents well; high-end image. Costs way too much considering it's made in China. You can see that the materials are good but the construction quality is down. The in-mold fit is not up to older Giro's or non-overseas constuction. I bought at a deeeeep discount and am thankful but it really shouldn't be the price that they normally go for. Over-seas production should lower price considerably. What's up Giro? Poor value for the asking price. Excellent for the price I paid (I was very lucky) and the rating is for regular priced ones. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jason
a Weekend Warrior
from Barrie, Ont
Date Reviewed: July 20, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$120.00 | | Purchased At: | northern cycle | | Weaknesses: | no so far | | Bottom Line: | i fits better than any either helment that i have had and i also would recommend to anyone that ride road bikes | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jasen
a Racer
from Worcester, Ma
Date Reviewed: May 3, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$150.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Incredibly Light. Great Ventilation. Great Looks | | Weaknesses: | NONE | | Bike Setup: | IF Hardtail and A Blur, FULL '03 XTR with discs, Mavic SL discs. | | Bottom Line: | Just took a big crash the other day with this helmet. Landed on my head into a tree. Split the whole helmet up the right side. I was fine. A little shaken up, but if it weren't for that helmet I would have been taking a long trip to the hospital. Just went out and bought another one. Best money I've spent. I was amazes at how well that helmet with all the vents and low weight absorbed a huge hit. I didn't even have a headache afterward. Kudos to GIRO!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
mike
a Weekend Warrior
from manitowoc
Date Reviewed: April 19, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | don't have one yet | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$169.00 | | Purchased At: | local trek store | | Strengths: | Roc Loc 4 - height adjustment - vents - colors -tri loc strap guides - weight | | Weaknesses: | none | | Bike Setup: | 2003 Marin Bobcat Trail | | Bottom Line: | I have to admit,when the day comes I bounce my head off the ground I will be glad I bought the best helmet out there and not some cheap one. Sure all helmets have to meet code; but, I want all the extras to make wearing a helmet as comfortable as possible. I custom fit my Pneumo to my head in a few seconds. Wish I could say the same about my kids helmets. Bottom line, even a $200 helmet is a whole lot cheaper than a trip to the hospital. Trust me I work for one. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Alex Whitney
a Weekend Warrior
from Washington DC
Date Reviewed: March 31, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$140.00 | | Purchased At: | Ebay | | Strengths: | Fit, feel, effectiveness. | | Weaknesses: | Price, corn rows after wearing(just kidding...) | | Similar Products Used: | Some cheapo Giro from early 90's | | Bike Setup: | Dale 2001 Bad Boy Ultra | | Bottom Line: | This is- for me- the perfect helmet. When I went shopping for a new one, there were only 3 that fit- this, the E2, and Bell Ghisallo. Nothing else was large enough, but while my options were extremely limited I can't find anything to criticize with this helmet. My head never gets too warm, nor feels uncomfortable even after long rides. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Pablo
a Cross Country Rider
from Corvallis, Ore
Date Reviewed: February 22, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$130.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance | | Strengths: | Lightweight, ventilation, fit, molded plastic shell, and adjustability | | Weaknesses: | the visor is really small, and it does not work well with helmet mount riding lights. | | Similar Products Used: | Giro Supermoto, Giro E2 | | Bike Setup: | Cannondale Caad 5, with the Fatty Ultra. | | Bottom Line: | The Pneumo is a great helmet. It is super light weight, has great ventilation, and fits perfectly with no sliding around. The molded plastic shell is far superior to the glued & taped plastic shells. The molding makes it easier to see damage, which is important to me. Roc Loc 4 is more adjustable than Roc Loc 3, which is nice. I do not like the visor, I think it is too small and a little ugly. There are just too many vents, and they are placed in such a way most helmet mount lights probably won't work well on it. The price is steap, and the Pneumo is not a big sale item. I would get the equally good, less expensive E2. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
George
a Weekend Warrior
from Lufkin, TX - USA
Date Reviewed: January 7, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$145.00 | | Purchased At: | Simpson's Adventure Sports - Tyler, TX | | Strengths: | Fit, comfort, styling, very cool in hot weather cause of all them vents & scoops. | | Weaknesses: | Expensive, but worth it if you're a serious rider. That's not really a weakness, is it? | | Similar Products Used: | Bell (which also owns Gyro), Trek. | | Bike Setup: | Trek hardtail with lots of tweaks. | | Bottom Line: | Best helmet I've ever had. Mine is a year old and everything still works like a champ. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Zethar
a Cross Country Rider
from ON
Date Reviewed: October 29, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Bottom Line: | Well,
This is a followup to my review several months ago.
Sure enough, I had to test out the effectiveness of the helmet --not planned. I was riding over a narrow bridge one wet day and my front tire slid on the bridge and I went over the side. Of course my shoes were clipped in and I fell 4 feet head first with my bike on top of me. Luckily the ground was soft from all the moisture; however, my head sruck a log on the ground that was not at all soft. In fact, it was dang hard. I was stunned for a few seconds and then relieved to find that all my appendages were still intact. Finally, I realized what had happened and could not believe I did not do any more damage to my body especially my head! I managed to get away with only a minor abrasion on my forehead where the helmet rubbed against my skin.
Once again, this is truly an outstanding product that I recommend! I am changing my value rating to five chilis!
Save your mellon -- wear a helmet!
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Submitted by
Oli
a Racer
from Toronto, Ontario
Date Reviewed: October 21, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | anything new | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$80.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike Show | | Strengths: | Weight, Colour, Fit, | | Weaknesses: | none yet, stay tuned | | Similar Products Used: | Boreas, Specialized | | Bike Setup: | S-Works M4, (hardtail) Race Face/XTR ect.... | | Bottom Line: | I got my Boreas from supergo 3 years ago, (good deal, bad colour, snot green). After looking for a while and reading many bad reviews on the E2 I decided to stick with a road helmet . When I saw Lance's helmet for this price at the show I had to buy it. This thing is choice. Unlike the E2 (and all of Giro's other helmets) the Pneumo has a Roc Loc strap that snaps into the helmet, (no glue to come undone). Not sure why the top Giro road helmet is better made than the top Giro MTN helmet. Oh well, buy a road helmet. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Glenn Vernes
a
from Middletown, CT
Date Reviewed: October 15, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Purchased At: | Belmont Wheelworks | | Strengths: | Venting, style, removable visor | | Weaknesses: | Light-colored straps get dirty | | Similar Products Used: | Giro Boreas | | Bike Setup: | Sugar 1, Bomber, XTR | | Bottom Line: | I got this helmet as a warrantee replacement for a Giro Boreas that was defective. This is a seriously well-vented helmet, you notice it immediately. Your head stays noticably cooler on hot days. It also looks cool and has excellent workmanship (as it should for the price you pay). And the fit system is excellent (Giros fit best on people with oval heads). And the detatchable visor is easy to take on and off and stays on until you take it off. My only gripe is that the straps are light gray in color, and look dirty after a few rides. I'd recommend it to anyone, as long as it fits their head. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
David
a
from Europe
Date Reviewed: October 5, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Fit Fit Fit Fit! | | Bottom Line: | Prior to the Pneumo I used an '01 E2 helmet, which didn't fit well at all. I thought my head probably had a different shape than the E2 was designed for and was hesitant to buy another helmet by Giro. After trying on the Pneumo however my opinion of them completely changed. This helmet fits like a custom mold of my head. It's very comfortable and seats firmly on my head from all directions without being too tight. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dan
a Cross Country Rider
from Boulder, CO
Date Reviewed: September 29, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$160.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Light, good looking, well ventilated, saved my life! | | Weaknesses: | Price | | Similar Products Used: | Giro Exodus | | Bottom Line: | About a month ago I crashed off my road bike at 50mph+. I should be in a wheelchair, I don't really remember hitting the ground but I was still conscious when I stopped moving, and it was quite obvious that my head had hit something very hard, hard enough to break the helmet. All I walked away with was a broken hand, and serious bruising and road rash, but my noggin was in one piece thanks to this helmet. I ordered a new one the next day, I am sold on Giro helmets, and this is the best of them I have worn. Always wear a helmet, especially on easy end of season training rides, and any other time you ride a bike, take my word for it! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
zethar
a Cross Country Rider
from ON, Canada
Date Reviewed: September 12, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$160.00 | | Strengths: | Fits like a condom! No other helmet fits like it or feels as good on my "head". | | Weaknesses: | cost -- Dang expensive! | | Bike Setup: | stock cannondale scalpel 3000 | | Bottom Line: | Buy it -- protecting your head should be every bikers primary concern. I recommend it for road and mountain bikers. I wish there was more selection of colours. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mark Flanagan
a Cross Country Rider
from Lakewood CO
Date Reviewed: July 25, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | The one I'm on | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$140.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance | | Strengths: | Fit, Ventalation, Visor, pod/case | | Weaknesses: | The most eccologicaly unsound box I've ever seen. Strap clips can open when you pull the helmet on your head. | | Similar Products Used: | NA | | Bike Setup: | NA | | Bottom Line: | Thought about getting a E2 but opted for the Pneumo because of its great reviews. Best helmet I've ever used and it might be the best "road" helmet available. You can almost forget your wearing it. Expensive but well worth it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tom M
a Weekend Warrior
from Germantown, MD
Date Reviewed: July 19, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$160.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance Bicycles | | Strengths: | Light, airy, does what it's supposed to with comfort | | Weaknesses: | Price, but you get what you pay for | | Similar Products Used: | Giro Exodus & Giro Incline. Notice a pattern here? | | Bike Setup: | Mongoose VRS3 | | Bottom Line: | I bought the helmet while it was cool out. As it warmed up, I stayed comfortable. The best thing about it, though, is that while riding on the road I got hit by a car. Except for some (hopefully) minor shoulder damage, I came out OK. My head hit the concrete. I heard the impact, but didn't feel a thing. I now have to spend another $160 on a replacement, but I look at it as a $10K saving on medical bills. Besides, the lady that hit me is really the one buying it. Don't skimp on your life. If you wanna get cheap shorts, though, your butts got its own padding :) | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ricardo
a Cross Country Rider
from Central America
Date Reviewed: July 13, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$170.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Lot of vents, superb fit (ROC LOC 4), very light, can be used on/off road. | | Weaknesses: | High price (but quality cost isn't it?) | | Similar Products Used: | Louis Garneau, Bell, other foam shells some use to call 'helmet' | | Bike Setup: | cross country hardtail | | Bottom Line: | The first impression that cross your mind is whether it will worth to pay such a high price for a garment instead of spending that money in a set of wheels or any XTR stuff. But the moment you try this helmet you know for sure that this is THE ULTIMATE thing. Nothing compares to it in fit, weight, quality, look and... price. So, how is the fit? It is so good that one day I forgot to buckle up the straps and the thing never moved on my head until I figured out 10 minutes later. Comfy? You got it! So vented that you can actually feel the wind thru your hair (or rain drops on your head). When everybody is hurrying to take off their helmet at stops, I even forget I have it on my head. The box labeled this helmet for road use, but I use it off road with the visor. If this can protect road pros blazing at 70mph on hard concrete, how come it won't protect my head in a 25mph ride in the woods?? Just save some money and treat yourself right. Buy this helmet if you mind safety, comfort and proven technology. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt N
a Cross Country Rider
from Flemington, NJ
Date Reviewed: June 18, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Tequepis, SB/CA | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$128.00 | | Purchased At: | gearlink.com | | Strengths: | Fit, weight, ventilation, forehead padding, good looks. | | Weaknesses: | None. | | Similar Products Used: | Several generations of Giro helments: the first lycra-clad Giro, the Hammerhead, Terramoto, Exodus, etc. | | Bike Setup: | Road & MTB! | | Bottom Line: | The difference between the Pneumo and my old Terramoto is _night and day_! Summer riding here in muggy New Jersey is always a sweaty endeavor, so I decided to pull out all the stops and get Giro's best-ventilated helmet. On my first ride out (a road ride), it felt like I was riding without a helmet!
The pneumo is crazy light (I feel my neck less after epic road rides!), and you'll feel the wind whipping through your hair again!
The new full-forehead padding also catches / diverts all the sweat that my Terramoto simply let drip down into my eyes.
Sure, $130 seems like a lot for a helmet, but how much did you pay for your shoes (or for that matter, your pedals!)?
Comfort-wise this helmet was the best purchase I have ever made, period. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt
a Cross Country Rider
from Reno, NV, USA
Date Reviewed: June 6, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$159.00 | | Purchased At: | REI.com | | Strengths: | Comfort, Ventilation, Weight, Looks, Strength, and Versatility | | Weaknesses: | Corn rows in your hair when you take it off. Crash replacement policy is kinda weak. | | Similar Products Used: | None Recently | | Bike Setup: | Titus Switchblade, Marathon, XTR, King, Hope Minis, Thomson, etc... | | Bottom Line: | After taking a flying digger at 20 plus, I feel compelled to say something nice about this helmet. I flew over the handlebars two days ago after railing myself into a debris filled washout in the trail. After a brief slide on my shoulder, I hit something hard right smack on top of my head. I felt a crunching sensation, but I think it was the earth giving way. I looked up and saw my bike land about 15 feet in front of me. I was in a lot of pain, but strangely my head did not even hurt. I pulled off my helmet and saw that it had only sustained a few scratches and tiny dings. This helmet probably prevented concussion, unconciousness, or possibly even death. The only part of my body that dosen't still hurt is my head.
Since then, I've found that Giro has a crash replacement policy that amounts to 20 percent off full retail. That's still $128, which is comparable to some web retailer's full price. Not only that, but you have to send yours in and wait. Better to just go ahead and buy a new one. Giro also has a free inspection of helmets. You pay for shipping out, and they pay to return it. I will likely just buy another one and send mine in for inspection. If it passes, I'll have a backup.
Bottom line is that this has to be the nicest and most comfortable helmet, not to mention the most securely fastened to your head bike helmet that I've ever tried on. The included visor makes it a snap to cross-dress back and forth between road and trail. After witnessing first hand how it performs in a crash, I'm sold. Price is not really an issue, after all, how much does a head injury cost? As far as I'm concerned, this is the only helmet worth looking at. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
leather-cheerio
a Cross Country Rider
from Muttontown, NY
Date Reviewed: March 25, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Bethpage Park | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$150.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike Junkie | | Strengths: | Vents, retention system, detachable visor, Sick looks, adjustable, Sponsorship kept Lance when he got sick. | | Weaknesses: | Numerous vents make mounting a headlamp-mount a pain. | | Similar Products Used: | Bell, Specialized, other Giro helmets. | | Bike Setup: | Full XTR Zaskar, 'Zokes Z3 LT, Sun Rhynos | | Bottom Line: | Hands down, the best helmet out there, "forget you have it" fit, unlimited cooling and adjustability, Rocloc 4 puts your cranium in a headlock, For road or MTN, Insano-looking.
Everyone needs a helmet, I have personally broken 2 off-road and 2 on-road. Since you need one, pony up the dough and get the Pneumo, you wont regret it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Norge
a Weekend Warrior
from Dundas, Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: March 18, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$140.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike Show | | Strengths: | Unbelieveable fit, looks, cooling. | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Bell Evo Pro | | Bike Setup: | Specialized Allez Sport, FSR | | Bottom Line: | The best helmet I've ever tried on. Even better once you use it and see how it performs on the bike. I wore it on a road ride near the end of the season and there was so much cooling on my head I nearly froze. I forgot I was even wearing it. I can't believe how light it is. I can't believe the price either (it hurts when you buy it but later you're really glad you did). Absolutely the best helmet out there. If you ride alot this helmet is the one for you. Trust me, save up and forget the others. You'll be glad you did. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Roger
a Weekend Warrior
from San Francisco, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: February 25, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$154.00 | | Purchased At: | Online Giro Dealer | | Strengths: | Lightweight, Lots of Vents, Styling is cool, Adjustability | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized King Cobra | | Bike Setup: | '02 Specialized S-Works FSRxc with Shimano Disc Brakes | | Bottom Line: | This helmet is definitely worth every penny. The reason why this helmet is so expensive is because there are TONS of vents, and there are options for adjustability. You can adjust the fit and snugness of how the helmet fits the back of your head as well as your normal chin straps.
Plus not only is this one of the lightest helmets, but the new 2002 model has the best styling and looks. There are so many vents on this helmet that it really keeps your head cool and not sweaty. (Very important for me) It protects you very well but at the same time feels like you're not wearing a helmet because it's so light and comfortable.
If you read all the other reviews on this helmet, you'll know and understand why this is such a bestseller. I'm so glad that I spent the extra buck to get this helmet. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave
a Racer
from Victoria
Date Reviewed: January 13, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Too many to list | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$130.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Light weight, secure fit, looks cools and is cool | | Weaknesses: | Wind noise? just nitpicking | | Similar Products Used: | Giro Boreas | | Bike Setup: | Cdale R3000Si, SantaCruz superlight | | Bottom Line: | And I thought my Boreas was light and cool. Giro keeps blowing me away with their helmet designs. Their best helmets just keeps getting better. This may not be the right helmet choice for everyone; you have to get a helmet that matches your head shape and riding style, but if your a road or cross country racer and this helmets fits, there is nothing better.
As for the high price.... It's worth every penny. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris Hatch
a Cross Country Rider
from San Diego, CA
Date Reviewed: December 13, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$130.00 | | Purchased At: | North of the Border | | Strengths: | It saved my life. Cooler, more adjustable, more secure, and lighter than anything else out there. | | Weaknesses: | It's pricey. | | Similar Products Used: | Giro Eclipse, Ventoux, Air Blast | | Bottom Line: | This is my second one. After augering my temple into the ground, I was still alive and the helmet, despite having broken in several places, was still in one piece and right where I had set it when I started the ride. It would have protected me from any secondary impacts, which is where the excellent retention system really shines. My only gripe is that Giro's replacement policy isn't very good, but since it worked so well and is soo cool, I went right out and bought another one. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Simon Black
a Cross Country Rider
from Thornton, Scotland
Date Reviewed: November 28, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Innerleithen | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$125.00 | | Purchased At: | Edinburgh Bike Co-Op | | Strengths: | Easily adjustable, snug fit, plenty of vents (less is more), very comfortable, Roc Loc 4 rocks. Crash replacement policy, removable and washable pads. | | Weaknesses: | Expensive, that's about it. You pays your money you takes your choice. | | Similar Products Used: | Met Anaxgore | | Bike Setup: | PRST1 superbike | | Bottom Line: | Yes, I ride a mountain bike and use Lance's helmet. My head needs protecting just as much as you roadie guys (and gals). When it comes to protecting your fragile cranium accept no substitute - no matter what kind of bike is between your legs. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Robert
a Racer
from Corpus Christi, Texas, USA
Date Reviewed: November 5, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Greenbelt in Austin | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$160.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance bike | | Strengths: | Crashing around on my mountain bike or flying in a 35mph paceline in 90 degrees and 90 percent humidity, you forget you're wearing it! If it's good enough for Lance, it's good enough for me. | | Weaknesses: | Needs to come with a protective case for that much money! Although it has a visor... probably a little too funky to wear on your mountain bike. | | Similar Products Used: | Bell, Limar | | Bike Setup: | John Cobb custom built tricked-out Kestrel KM40 w/ full Dura Ace, HED 3 tri-spoke etc. ; Trek Fuel 90 w/ SID SL fork and RC shock (just under 26 lbs.) | | Bottom Line: | This helmet rocks! (The yellow/red colors match my Carnac shoes too) It's expensive, but no other helmet fits like it does. And I've seen them on sale on the Internet for $119.00... buy one! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dirk
a Cross Country Rider
from Germantown, MD, US
Date Reviewed: November 5, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$130.00 | | Purchased At: | Performancebike | | Strengths: | Extremly light and comfi. It's almost like riding without a helmet, which of course is not to recommend;) | | Weaknesses: | I got it 20% off so considering the quality there's really no weakness. Could have come in more colors but that's about it. | | Similar Products Used: | none. | | Bike Setup: | Cannondale Raven 4000SL (mod. 2000) - Hayes Discs, Mavic tubeless... | | Bottom Line: | Nice helmet, fits very well, well ventilated. IF you need a new helmet and can affort it, go get it. After all it's your head plus you want to focus your attention on the trail rather then on a helmet that doesn't really fit. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rick Schulz
a
from St.Loius MO
Date Reviewed: August 26, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$130.00 | | Purchased At: | Bikesmart | | Strengths: | Best fit of any Giro I've had yet! More vent than helmet LOTS of air flow. Looks cool! | | Weaknesses: | None so far. | | Similar Products Used: | Does some one else make helmets? | | Bike Setup: | Trek Postal frame, Shimano triple (bad knees) Mavic CXP-33s. | | Bottom Line: | Giro keeps upping the bar each season with innovative new products. Down side is that they get deeper into your wallet with every new incarnation of their top of the line helmet.Fortunately they can be found on sale. I don't think I would have bought this at full price but it is a really good fitting comfortable helmet. Replaced a Helios that never did fit quite right but this one feels like they used my head for the mold. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jack
a Cross Country Rider
from Los Angeles
Date Reviewed: August 17, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | I ride road bikes mostly | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$145.00 | | Purchased At: | Helen's Cycles in Santa Monica | | Strengths: | Most reviews here will discuss the relative comfort of this helmet. I'm writing to say that it saved my life. It's a light, comfortable helmet and after researching helmets I decided that this was the safest one on the market. A week ago someone blew through a stop sign and sent me flying through the air. I landed on my head, bounced, and slid quite a ways. I have little memory of that day (common with post-concussion syndrome) and a very sore body. I have NO MEMORY of the accident! The styrofoam liner cracked almost in half, but the hard shell held it together. In other words, the helmet absorbed energy like it's supposed to. You know those cheap, styrofoam-only helmets? They can separate on the first bounce,; if your head hits twice (like mine apparently did), you're toast. | | Weaknesses: | All bike helmet testing agencies assume that you are going to land on the top of your head - not the side or back. That is too much of an assumption. | | Similar Products Used: | Troxel riding helmet | | Bike Setup: | 2001 Bianchi Talladega with Ultegra | | Bottom Line: | If you ride without a helmet, thinking "it won't happen to me," or if you think helmets are a pain, imagine yourself staring into space like Jack Nicholson at the end of "one Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest". Then go buy a helmet. Brain injuries generally do not heal. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Heavy D
a Racer
from Long Island, NY
Date Reviewed: August 9, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | life is my favorite trail | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$160.00 | | Purchased At: | Bicycle Planet (they rock!) | | Strengths: | ^very light
^comfortable.
^fits perfectly | | Weaknesses: | ^aerodynamic design creates wind buffeting which reduces the riders audio awareness. | | Similar Products Used: | Bell & other Giro's | | Bike Setup: | it ain't the bike, it's the rider. But a good bike helps! | | Bottom Line: | Like many other riders, I hate wearing helmets. This helmet is light, comfortable and the aerodynamic design aids in ventilation. It actually pulls air into the helmet.
We have had severe heat here in the NY region. 100+. The other day I rode without my Pneumo. It was quite annoying. Sweat was pouring down my head into my eyes and my head was less cool.
My biggest negative is the amout of buffeting noise that is created by this helmet (most helmets actually). Without a helemt you can hear a car approaching far in advance. With the helmet you won't know a car is near until it is on top of you. So you are required to keep looking back a lot more.
Guess I'll just start wearing a walkman again :)
This helmet is worth the money. Best helmet I've ever used and if it wasnt for my Bicycle Planet Salesperson, I would have "cheaped out" and found more reasons to ride without a helmet. He insisted this was the way to go...and he was right.
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Submitted by
Roger
a Weekend Warrior
from Toronto, Canada
Date Reviewed: July 31, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Pavement (without rash) | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$140.00 | | Purchased At: | Sporting Life | | Strengths: | Great retention system, very light, excellent ventilation system, looks real cool - especially the yellow & red | | Weaknesses: | Costs a lot of money compared to all it's competitors. Sometimes sweat drips on your Oakleys, especially in a head wind. The chin straps are just barely long enough. | | Similar Products Used: | Medium priced Bell, Louis Garneau, had a Giro for a while | | Bike Setup: | Merlin Extralight, Dura-Ace, Ksyriums, (Banana Seat, Streamers and Spoke Clackers) | | Bottom Line: | I'm glad I spent the money because a comfortable head is worth a lot in terms of how you enjoy the ride. It is definately the coolest feeling helmet I have used. The positive retention system makes me feel a lot safer. I need to figure out how to shake the sweat off that drips from the front so it doesn't splatter my glasses. Prices vary in the Toronto market from $195 Can (on-line, limited colours) to $240 Can | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Professor Rath
a
from Berlin
Date Reviewed: July 18, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$160.00 | | Strengths: | Well-ventilated (too much?), great fit, stays in place. | | Weaknesses: | Heading into motorcyle helmet price points. | | Similar Products Used: | Boreas, Ventoux | | Bottom Line: | I had a negative experience with the Boreas, and what got me interested in the Pneumo was the strap for the back of the head, which looks like it may last longer and work better. So far it's stayed in place without slipping forward, which is why I replaced the Boreas.
I've worn a headband for 12 years, but wasn't able to get the s/m to fit over one, and the m/l was too big. A 2-hour ride was ventilated enough so that a headband wasn't necessary (I have a very sweaty head). All that ventilation may come at the price of aerodynamics, as I could feel a definite breeze through the vents.
The money will be worth it if the helmet holds up for at least a couple of years. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Karaya One
a Racer
from Long Island
Date Reviewed: July 17, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | greenbelt and roads | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$160.00 | | Purchased At: | the bicycle planet | | Strengths: | light. good locking device. fits well. lots of air vents. | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | bell, other giros | | Bottom Line: | i hate wearing helmets but i know i gots too. this is the only helmet worthy of protecting my noodle. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
. Bonghit
a Cross Country Rider
from Houston
Date Reviewed: July 4, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | ANywhere | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$160.00 | | Purchased At: | Sun & Ski | | Strengths: | Looks better than any other helmet out there...It doesnt even feel like you have one on. It doesnt make you look like a mushroom head like all the other helmets do. The yellow and red DO make you go faster....hehehe. | | Weaknesses: | price, but when it all comes down to it....you get what you pay for, and this one is the best. Spend the money, it'll be worth it. | | Similar Products Used: | Been riding two years without a helmet (I know, I know....please keep the trash talking to a minimum. i admit i was stupid) Anyways...I ate dirt pretty bad one ride and came really close to knocking my head on a rock. Needless to say i bought this helmet the next day. | | Bike Setup: | Custom Fisher Big Sur. Acid Yellow baby. | | Bottom Line: | Like i said earlier, i never wore a helmet until i got this one. all the other helmets i tried on were way to bulky, it felt like i had motorcycle helmets on...I tried the Pneoumo on and loved it. the ROCLOC works great, and the helmet is MAD light. you forget you have it on. the ventilation works great also, the vents are huge and keep your head cool. And the yellow and red make it look so keeeewl.
GET ONE, Spend the money!!!! it'll be worth it. And take it from a reformed non helmet rider........WEAR A HELMET. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rich T
a Weekend Warrior
from Cincinnati, OH
Date Reviewed: June 9, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Harbin, Huston, Landen, Ceasar... SW Ohio | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$160.00 | | Purchased At: | Sun & Ski - Nashville, TN | | Strengths: | Great engineering/design. Very aerodynamic and sleek looking... doesn't look like a football helmet like some MTB helmets. Fits well especially for those who have a round cranium like myself. Love da Roc Loc system... snug but comfy. And of course... can't forget about da color... yellow and red... makes you go faster...heh... jus kiddin'! Comes with a clip on visor for those who use one... as for me, it'll jus be a show piece... lol. | | Weaknesses: | Pricey but heck... how much are you protectng in the head of yours. We all spent lots of money on our biking shorts... how much does that really protect our azzes...lol! | | Similar Products Used: | Giro Helios, Bell-standard | | Bike Setup: | 1999 Mongoose NX 8.1, Upgraded components: Chris King Headset, K2 Smart Fork, Easton stem, Easton Monkey Lite CT2 Carbon Fiber riser bars, Shimano XTR Rapid Rise Rear Derail., XT front derail., XT Crankset, XT Bottom Bracket, XTR Rapidfire shifter/brake lever combo, XTR 8 spd cassette, Wellgo 505 clipless pedals (will upgrade soon to Time Atacs when wellgos die...hehe), Spinergy SPOX M1(RED)Wheel Set(SWEET!!!), Michelin Wildgripper Hot S (red), Selle Italia Flite Gel Titanium saddle. | | Bottom Line: | High quality helmet... form follows function. If you have been riding for quite sometime and just wanna upgrade to the best... go treat yourself to a sweet lookin helmet that would turn heads while keeping YOUR head cool and safe. If you only care for saftey function... go buy a $20 Bell Standard... works just fine. My guess is since your reading this review... that's not all you are looking for.
Always wear a helmet!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andrew Rushton
a Weekend Warrior
from Bury,Lancashire,England
Date Reviewed: June 1, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | any quiet hilly road | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$150.00 | | Purchased At: | Oldham Cycle Centre | | Strengths: | The ventilation, the fit, the appearance, the quality. | | Weaknesses: | Top end Giro, so its expensive but you get what you pay for | | Similar Products Used: | Giro Helios, Giro Boreas | | Bike Setup: | Pinarello Paris with Chorus, Corrado with Chorus, Trek ATB with Shimano. | | Bottom Line: | I lusted for the Pneumo when I saw it in the 2000TDF and I am not disappointed. The ventilation is SUPERB and the fit is excellent. You can loosen the Roc-Loc 4 slightly if your head gets hot. I have always had Giro helmets and while the others ,Met, Specialized etc seem v.good, Giro always seem to have the edge for me. I thoght the Boreas was good, but the Pneumo is way ahead. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Lionel G.
a Racer
from North Switzerland
Date Reviewed: May 27, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | road | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$160.00 | | Purchased At: | at my local cycling shop | | Strengths: | Everything is allright ! But I have to say :
- the BIG vents, which make you feel fresh
- the style, really nice with oakley glasses
- the new roc loc 4
- the wind tunnel really works well
- that'a a giro ! | | Weaknesses: | - the insects during the summer | | Similar Products Used: | giro boreas | | Bike Setup: | viner proteam deda, dura-ace, cosmic carbone | | Bottom Line: | this helmet is really a great choice ! My old boreas didn't fit my head very well but this one really does. I've taken the white/blue one, classical colorway. Before I've tried the USPS and the blue, but they didn't really pass with my sunglasses.
This item is really a great deal. Don't hesitate with security ! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Huw Watkins
a Weekend Warrior
from London, UK
Date Reviewed: May 25, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$160.00 | | Purchased At: | Condor | | Strengths: | Fits beautifully
Looks great - for a helmet | | Weaknesses: | Cash | | Similar Products Used: | Giro Hammerhead & Helios | | Bike Setup: | Gios & Voodoo | | Bottom Line: | Not a fan of helmets but rules is rules. This one is by far the best I've ever owned and makes King Cobras, etc feel coarse by comparison. Your head doesn't feel like it's in a preesure cooker and the Rock Loc system keeps the thing in place on and off road. Doesn't look bad either.
The most expensive unit on the market but then how much does medical insurance and time off work cost? | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Juny Binamira
a Cross Country Rider
from Tagbilaran, Bohol, Philippines
Date Reviewed: May 21, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$180.00 | | Purchased At: | Flying Ball Hong Kong | | Strengths: | Excellent ventilation
Very good fit
Light weight
Very high quality in-mold build
Good aesthetics & colors | | Weaknesses: | $$$$$$$$!!! But I guess you gets what you pays for - you
know the old saying: "If you've got a 5$ head..." | | Similar Products Used: | Giro Boreas & E2 | | Bike Setup: | Road & MTB | | Bottom Line: | Loved the look of this lid when I first saw it appear at last year's TDF. Talk about huge vents - you can scratch nearly any itch on your head;-) Very cool, both ventilation wise and how it looks. I've always ridden with the Giro Boreas on the road, and though also well-ventilated, the Boreas didn't fit very well- I had to remove the pads at the temples on the S/M size - the L/XL was too big for me. The Giro was good enough for me that I owned two of them, but now that I've finally got the Pneumo, there's just no comparison. I ride the E2 off-road, and always thought it was superior in fit to the Boreas. The Pneumo fits just as comfortably as the E2 and is even lighter! The visor is something I have yet to try - don't think I ever will need it on my road bike though. The helmet is expensive, but it really is very good. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Fred
a Racer
from Kent, WA, USA
Date Reviewed: May 12, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Green River | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$139.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance Bike | | Strengths: | Comfortable, light wt and lots of ventilation. The rear roc loc is easy to tighten up and makes the helmet fit snug and comfortable. Did I mention that it looks great. | | Weaknesses: | Cost. In the winter, rain or in cold weather you definetly need to wear a skull cap. This is not a cold weather or rain helmet. | | Similar Products Used: | Giro Ventou, Air Blast RL, Stelivo. | | Bike Setup: | 01 Lt Speed tuscany, Durace, Velomax & Mavic wheels, Ritchey WCS bars & stem, speedplay r-2 pedals, Campy ti seat post, selle Italia Transam Prolink saddle. | | Bottom Line: | This is a great looking, lt wt well ventilated helmet. I would of bought the Boreas on sale but it didn't fit. The Eclispe didn't fit my head either. Out of all the recent Giro helmets this one fit. Unfortunately it was also the most expensive. But what's 139.00 compared to your overall safety of protecting your head. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian Cavalier
a Weekend Warrior
from Pittsburgh, PA
Date Reviewed: April 13, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$159.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance Bike | | Strengths: | - Great fit and comfort
- Very light
- Astounding ventilation
- Nice looking lid
- Some people will appreciate the optional visor. Mine came with 2 for some reason--both are the same. I do not use them, though. | | Weaknesses: | - Very expensive
- Huge vents may cause some people to questions its safety (even though it is CPSC certified) | | Similar Products Used: | 1998 Bell Image Pro | | Bike Setup: | Cannondale CAAD4 Road w/Record
Schwinn Homegrown MTB w/XT | | Bottom Line: | Having ridden for nearly 4 years with my trusty Bell Image Pro, I now know what I was missing. Don't get me wrong, the Image Pro was a great helmet, especially for the price I paid at the time (around $50), but the Pneumo has already proven to be a much nicer helmet for me.
The fit and comfort are much better than the Bell. The instant I put the Pneumo on for the first time and adjusted the RocLoc, the difference was apparent. I both on and off road with the Pneumo, and it doesn't shift or wobble on my head at all. It is also very comfortable. As the previous reviewer said, I can barely even tell that I have a helmet on at all because it is so light, sits so comfortably on my head, and stays so cool.
The ventilation is amazing. I know that there is no turbine built into the thing that is sucking air in the front and blowing it out the back, but by golly it sure feels that way. Of course, this may end up being a downside on colder days. I'll probably need to wear something under it to keep my head warm.
Granted I have only had this helmet for a few weeks, and it is the first "high end" helmet that I have owned. So far, though, it has all the qualities I was looking for in a helmet, and I do feel that my brain is safe, as the Pneumo is CPSC certified. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
ML
a Weekend Warrior
from SF
Date Reviewed: April 9, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$150.00 | | Purchased At: | nashbar | | Strengths: | Weight, comfort, looks | | Weaknesses: | $$$ | | Similar Products Used: | Boreos | | Bottom Line: | Hate wearing helmets but for the obvious reasons I do like to be safe. I have never really had a helmet that fit well, but maybe this one just fits great. Its like your not even wearing a helmet which is a major plus. Great ventalation for those hot days too.
Look pretty cool also, price is steep but for me to find one I will actually wear and might save my head one day its worth the price. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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