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Submitted by
Francis Aldrin Tejano
a Weekend Warrior
from Philippines (Tagum City)
Date Reviewed: August 30, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Single Tracks/Technical | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Purchased At: | I forgot,, it was a gift for us w. my bro. | | Strengths: | very nice & fits well. molded on backside and the materials they used is great. THUMBS UP... | | Weaknesses: | I think none co'z it's an awesome stuff. | | Similar Products Used: | None except for my Giro 99 Torrero. | | Bike Setup: | GT Avalanche 1.0 w. RS Judy Race,LX 2001 groupset,Larsen TT tires 1.9 and Mavic221./ KHS Alite 500 15size w.RS Jett XC,Truvative Stylo crnks,LX & Deore components,221rims w.especialized SL Team Master, Turbolite stem & handlebar. | | Bottom Line: | Giro Helmets are great and looks well especially nowadays they produced very very nice and good looking/awesome helmets. THANKS TO GIRO. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ben
a Cross Country Rider
from Coudersport, PA, U.S.
Date Reviewed: May 31, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$45.00 | | Purchased At: | Pricepoint.com | | Strengths: | Looks sweet, Fits perfectly, and easy to adjust! | | Weaknesses: | Visor is stylish, but not that great. It can slide around on the helmet and if you take a nastly fall head first, it could easily smash into your face. | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized helmets | | Bottom Line: | Awesome helmet. Will fit anyone, and is so easy adjust. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Christina
a Weekend Warrior
from Bechtelsville, PA
Date Reviewed: October 10, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$50.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance Bike | | Strengths: | Comfortable, looks great,great quality, price was right. Fits like a glove!! | | Weaknesses: | It can be uncomfortable if its not adjusted properly or not quite broken in. But that can be the same with any helmet I suppose. | | Similar Products Used: | Stupid wal-mart helmet of some sort, tried my boyfriends helmets, I have fourwheeler helmets from bell that are heavy and hot because they are not wel vented when its warmer outside. | | Bike Setup: | Right now I just have a basic Trek 4300- team colors. I changed the pedals from those stupid stock ones to wellgos and they seem to work great. Im on a budget so im upgrading slowly, I just wanted something to get around with in an attemp to keep up my with my boyfriend :) Never said i wanted anything fancy! | | Bottom Line: | If you have a smaller sized head under like 22' definately look into this helmet, its worth every penny. Protect that noggin with something you know is gonna stand up to the bashing you might recieve. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Randy
a Weekend Warrior
from Grand Forks, ND USA
Date Reviewed: June 6, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$65.00 | | Purchased At: | pricepoint.com | | Strengths: | Relatively lightweight
Affordable
Giro quality
Adjustability
Hardened finish
Looks
Visor adjustment range | | Weaknesses: | Flimsy visor
Hardened finish | | Similar Products Used: | Giro Supermoto | | Bike Setup: | Custom steel XC hardtail
RM Slayer in freeride mode | | Bottom Line: | I bought this online as a replacement for my aging Giro Supermoto. Attractive features on the Exodus were price, color (orange), and Giro durability. I know it had good venting but a hot head has never been a problem for me.
I am very happy with several features:
- Visor adjustability - I never really messed with adjusting my visor much but have been pleased with the range of adjustability on the Exodus, especailly compared to the velcro attachment of the Supermoto.
- RocLoc system - I use this helmet year round and in the spring I can wear a thin skullcap in the morning commute and not need it in the afternoon. The Rocloc works great to accomodate the extra thickness.
- Shell construction - I am both pleased and nervous with the "hard" shell casing. It wipes clean easily, feels more secure, and looks great, but I'm always nervous that the shell will crack upon a small impact (rather than maybe just denting a little like the "softer" hardshell of the Supermoto).
Bottom line: I feel like I have a "real" helmet when I wear it. Fit is great for my smallish head and the helemet is really comfortable for short or really long rides. I thend to forget it's there a lot, so I guess that's the real testimony, huh? | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
pedro ivan
a Racer
from morelia ,mich,mexico
Date Reviewed: April 29, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$140.00 | | Purchased At: | wheelworld | | Strengths: | it seems very Pro on me and the colors are very cool i think that i couldn´t buy other better design than this | | Weaknesses: | the glue of the rocloc is poor, is a little heavy and in some ocations come to my face. | | Similar Products Used: | Bell | | Bike Setup: | alubike frame
XT kit
Judy SL fork
mavic 517 rim
michelin widgripper sprint s tires
| | Bottom Line: | I used this helmet for about 3 years and look pretty cool and painted looks awesome, the only issue is that the lateral pad is very poor glued and it moves and in several times i lost the control of the bike due this.
but when all work fine , the Rocloc really works.
i can´t find another cool helmet. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Julian Beckett
a Weekend Warrior
from Oxford UK
Date Reviewed: January 29, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Horseshoe Pass | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$50.00 | | Purchased At: | Behind Bars, Abingdon, Oxon | | Strengths: | Protective
Nice fit for cranius largus such as meself!
Pretty colours (say aaaaahhhh!) | | Weaknesses: | Poor manufacture in some areas
Looks like a great big puddin' on me bonce!!! | | Similar Products Used: | Giro Gila
Giro Hammerhead | | Bike Setup: | Kona Stinky and Kona Muni Mula | | Bottom Line: | I coveted this lid from afar many moons ago - one of those items you're drawn to on every visit to the shop! There was no way I was paying £80 for a bit of foam and plastic, however nicely it fitted. Waited and waited until it lay festering in a dusty corner, overshadowed by the latest crop of lids in ever nastier colours.
Healthy discount secured. She mine. Job done!
I've found it lightweight, non-sweaty and nice to look at. Go buy one!
Another happy shopper!!! | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Manolo
a Cross Country Rider
from Germany, Black Forest
Date Reviewed: December 12, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Kandel, Belchen, Feldberg ! | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$120.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | - ventilation
- fit
- protection
- looks | | Weaknesses: | Price | | Similar Products Used: | Bell, Lazer | | Bike Setup: | GT Zaskar LE Team | | Bottom Line: | This is a great helmet. I use it for 4 years now. I´ve been riding many miles of real bike trails in that time. Changed almost my whole equipment in these 4 years, but the helmet is still the same. I had some minor crashes (bout one or two per year), however, the helmet did not develop any cracks and looks still quite ok. Sometimes I think that I should buy a new one, but then again I ask myself why should I do so as it still does at it is supposed to do and the design is - at least to my opinion - still up to date. Hmm, maybe I will look for a new one this winter...
The only gripe: I think Giro helmets are somehow a bit overpriced compared to the competition (at least regular retail prices!). I cannot believe that Giro´s production processes are so much more costly than those of the competition. Do they shape their helmets by hand or what ? So, only 4 chillies in terms of value ! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gerald S
a Downhiller
from Surrey
Date Reviewed: August 6, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$75.00 | | Purchased At: | Halfords | | Strengths: | Build, vents, Rocloc, Coolmax pads | | Weaknesses: | Suspect Rocloc | | Similar Products Used: | Bell Image 2 and 3 | | Bike Setup: | Trek | | Bottom Line: | After writing my previous negative review I am pleased to say that Madison (The UK Giro importer / distributer) Customer services came up trumps. They sent me a replacement improved Rocloc free of charge by return (with about 50 velco pads ?????) and promised to resolve any future problems should they occurr. At last a company who takes customer services seriously!
Chilli level VERY HIGH!!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
akmaniac
a Cross Country Rider
from washington, dc
Date Reviewed: August 1, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$54.00 | | Purchased At: | pricepoint.com | | Strengths: | very comfy and looks good. the straps on the back hold the helmet on your head very well...the visor is a metal feeling thing that looks cool too | | Weaknesses: | none!...it does look a littel big on the head...much bigger than other helmets for some reason. | | Similar Products Used: | GT helmet | | Bike Setup: | cannondale | | Bottom Line: | the orange helmet was on sale on pricepoint.com for cheeeeaaap!!! get this helmet. it is super comfy and looks really good. the only complaint is the size which is big on my pea sized head. but i think it looks big on anyone's head since my buddy owns one also. but other than that it is the s#$t...can't even tell it's on your head when riding! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
gerald s
a Downhiller
from UK
Date Reviewed: July 30, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$75.00 | | Purchased At: | halfords | | Strengths: | Excellent airvents, fit, coolmax pads, visor, Roc-Loc | | Weaknesses: | Fixing of straps to Roc-loc | | Similar Products Used: | Bell Image | | Bike Setup: | Trek 920, Marin Bear Valley | | Bottom Line: | When I bought this helmet I thought is was the best helmet ever, and to a certain extent I still do. Last week the bonded strap came undone for no reason. I contacted the retailer who were unsure what to do. I contacted the UK distributor who sent me back to the retailer. The retailer eventually agreed to send it back to the distributor. Over a week later the distributer still have not heard anythging and said they don't want to talk to me as they don't deal with customers. When asked what they would do about it they said they'd either replace or repair. I said I was unsure about having an E2 as a replacement as I'd read bad reports on the internet - to which they said that I shouldn't believe everything I read on the Net. I replied I'd bought the Exodus as a result of the excellent reports on the net.
Reading about the E2 it seems that GIRO may have had it's day - both GIRO and their UK distributor SUCKS in my opnion. If only I could find someone who stocked a decent Bell helmet. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a Cross Country Rider
from Fair Oaks, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: April 21, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | all of them | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$80.00 | | Purchased At: | Bobs Bike Shop | | Strengths: | Saved my dome twice so far. Too bad I can't find any more. | | Weaknesses: | Visor broke off of both helmets I had. Plastic shell of helmet holds superglue very well though so no problem | | Similar Products Used: | Giro Helmets only. Stick with the best | | Bike Setup: | XTR derailers, Rapid Fire shifters, Bomber Air front forks, Titanium 9spd rear cassete, White Industries Hubs, Race Face Bars, Schwinn Aluminum Frame, Egg Beaters, Serfas Grips, Kore Elite titanium seat post and neck and skewers | | Bottom Line: | This saved my life twice so far. Once head first into a concrete wall and the other a twenty foot swan dive into a dirt mound.
Can't put a value rating on your own life, can you? | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Greg
a Weekend Warrior
from NE Ohio
Date Reviewed: April 14, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$80.00 | | Purchased At: | Phat Tire | | Strengths: | Construction, lightweight, venting (cool), fit & color | | Weaknesses: | None. | | Similar Products Used: | Bells | | Bike Setup: | Klein Mantra | | Bottom Line: | The fit system on this helment is excellent. Stays tight the entire ride. Had a couple of crashes and so far so good. Construction is very good. If you can get one of these at blowout price jump on it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John
a
from Seattle, WA, USA
Date Reviewed: February 6, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Strengths: | good fit, good looks, light weight | | Weaknesses: | price $125 (unless you buy last year's model and spend $60) They also don't make the Exodus anymore | | Bike Setup: | Mountain Cycle San Andreas, Marzocchi Jr.T, Hayes Hydraulics, Chris King Hubs and Race Face LPs and post | | Bottom Line: | I've had three of these over the last 4 years. I destroyed one in a nasty wreck, I have one that I wear all the time and I just bought a new replacement b/c it was only $60.
The Exodus fits great and is light weight.
To the people who said it looks big on their head, it is probably not the helmet, it is probably b/c you have a pin head. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
YOMAN
a Cross Country Rider
from S.KOREA
Date Reviewed: November 5, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$99.00 | | Strengths: | COOL, LIGHT ,STRONG | | Weaknesses: | EXPENSIVE , WHEN I WORE THIS, HEAD LOOKS BIGGER | | Similar Products Used: | GIRO E2 ,BELL IMAGE PRO | | Bike Setup: | GT AVALANCHE, ROCK SHOX JUDY SL, MAVIC CROSSLINK, XT,XTR GROUP | | Bottom Line: | COMPARE THE OTHER BRAND, THIS HELMET PROTECTS FACE AND
BRAIN.
I FEEL SORRY ABOUT THIS GOOD ONE STOP MAKE ANY MORE. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Hugo Filipe
a Cross Country Rider
from Covilha - Portugal
Date Reviewed: October 10, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$116.00 | | Bottom Line: | Very good and nyce helmet. Fits like a glove to my head ;) | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mark Hutchinson
a Weekend Warrior
from St Albans, Herts, UK
Date Reviewed: June 20, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Aston Hill Trails | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | Cool, Fairly Light | | Weaknesses: | Sits abit high on the head, Price | | Similar Products Used: | Specialised Helmets | | Bike Setup: | Specialized FSR XC Stumpjumper, Raceface Turbines, Monkey Lite Bars, Thomson Elite Seatpost...... | | Bottom Line: | Had a bad stak last WE. I was thrown up and over the bars after a failed drop off, only to be thrown over the second drop off. There was a violent bang on the right side of my helmet, and I found myself slowy sliding to a rest at the bottom of the down hill track.
The helmet was smashed, I got up an walked away with a bad headache, pulled muscle in the neck and torn inner thigh muscle, all should be healed in a week or so.
The helmet does what it is supposed to do (if fitted properly). I have had a few smaller knocks before, but this one really forced me to see that you can't put a price on your life. Remember most serious accidents happen at slow to moderate speeds.
Crash replacement scheme could do with improving. The vents keep your head cool, you don't know it there most of the time. A XC riders helmet really.
Bike breaks, you can ride another bike; You break and your F**ked... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
GLENN
a Cross Country Rider
from NORFOLK ENGLAND
Date Reviewed: June 17, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$67.00 | | Purchased At: | HALFORDS | | Strengths: | EASY ADJUSTMENT | | Weaknesses: | EASY TO BREAK VISOR CONNECTION TABS | | Similar Products Used: | TREK VAPOUR | | Bike Setup: | KLEIN PULSE RACE ALL XTR MARS 1 USE ALIEN XCR SHOKPOST MAVIC CROSS RIDE CERAMIC | | Bottom Line: | VERY COMFORTABLE EASY ADJUSTMENT,SHAPE A BIT ON THE BIG SIDE AGAINST OTHERS BUT EH ITS THERE TO GIVE PROTECTION SO ILL LIVE WITH IT. STRAPS ARE WELL PLACED AND COOLMAX INSERTS ADD TO THE COMFORT ALOT ROC LOC 3 WORKS WELL ENOUGH BUT TRY B4 U BUY AS SIZING IS NOT THAT STRAIGHT FORWARD AS MY TREK WAS A MEDIUM SIZE AND THE EXODUS IS LARGE BUT OVERALL A REASONABLE PRICE FOR WHAT YOU GET. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jim
a Cross Country Rider
from Cupertino, CA
Date Reviewed: June 11, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | The last one ridden | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$125.00 | | Purchased At: | Cupertino Bike Shop | | Strengths: | Look and fit | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | Bell, other Giro products | | Bike Setup: | Specialized M2 with XT, Paul Breaks, Kooka Double Crank and 9 speed rear. | | Bottom Line: | This helmet provides the best fit and best airflow of any helmet I have used. I have a real problem with the heat, and this helmet addresses that with max airflow. The adjustable headlock is also a great benefit. No slippage without and uncomfortable fit. It also has the easiest adjustment system I have used on a helmet. The snap in visor is also a plus, as I use the helmet for both the road (no visor) and off road (with visor). | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Derek
a Weekend Warrior
from Dallas
Date Reviewed: June 5, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Grapevine & Joe Poole | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$75.00 | | Purchased At: | Sun & Ski | | Strengths: | Great Ventilation. Light Weight. Great Looks | | Weaknesses: | Looks kind of goofy on the head | | Similar Products Used: | older specialized | | Bike Setup: | Trek Elite 9.8, Rock Shox SID 100, XT, XTR | | Bottom Line: | This is the luxury sports car of the helmet world. It's a great helmet if you live in the hotter parts of the country. The summer rides here in Texas get above 100 constantly, so this helmet performs excellent. It's very secure when worn and you almost forget that it's there after a while. It does seem to ride a little high on the head and that might seem like it would be a problem when ducking tight terrain, but I've never had a problem in the tightest spots; you've just got to remember it's there (which can be hard). If you're looking for a solid helmet that will last forever and keep your head cool, this is the only choice. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Pete
a Weekend Warrior
from England
Date Reviewed: May 23, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$80.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike show | | Strengths: | Comfortable, looks good, the ventelation is good, the snap on viser stays there | | Weaknesses: | The ROc-Loc 3 feels a bit cheap and chearful | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized Air Speed | | Bike Setup: | Cove Stiffee, hope discs, d521 | | Bottom Line: | I you have to wear a helmet because you are a beginner or your mum makes you(my case) then this is a good one to get. It stays on your head and you forget you are wearing it. Nice range of colours as well. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave
a Weekend Warrior
from Upstate, NY
Date Reviewed: May 1, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Pine Bush | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$75.00 | | Purchased At: | twowheeltransit.com | | Strengths: | Protects my head | | Weaknesses: | Helmets are lame | | Bottom Line: | I just got this helmet in the mail today. I've never had a helmet before. I have a big head so I got the L/XL. Way too big, and the top of the helmet gouges into my cranium.
The helmet looks rediculus on my head, and doubt it's because of the size. It looks like I strapped on a watermelon. It sits so high on my head, I'll probably break my neck on a tree limb I try to duck under.
I don't know whether to send this back and get the S/M or whether to get a different helmet, or trash this safety idea all together.
If anyone has an idea of a better (smaller profile) helmet out there, drop me an e-mail. I'm looking to spend about 100 beans.
Value, I got it cheap...5 flaming helmets.
Overall rating, I'm disappointed...2 flaming helmets. | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Wes C.
a Weekend Warrior
from Moab, Utah
Date Reviewed: March 11, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Anywhere | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$100.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Looks great. Fits good. Adjustable visor is a godsent. | | Weaknesses: | Padding inside the helmet is not as good as it could be. Moreover, the additional pads provided with helmet don't adhere well.
Also, what's with the colors? The '98 color selections suck. The '99 color selections were reasonable. The '00 color selections were ok. The '01 color selections are abysmal: black and orange? Who the hell wants plain orange helmet??? When you have a helmet as sleek looking as the Exodus, you have to have some nice color schemes to go with it. | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized, Bell | | Bike Setup: | GT Zaskar | | Bottom Line: | Great helmet. The Roc Loc 3 substantially helps the thing stay in place. There is some shifting around, but that is virtually impossible to eliminate in bicycle helmets. When I fall, it will stay on my head.
The adjustable visor is simply a great idea. Sometimes I want protection, sometimes I want the visor up so I can see the terrain further ahead of me.
Ventilation is as good or better than anything I've tried(although all bike helmets are gonna make your melon sweat to some extent).
Overall, this is a solid solid helmet that looks great (if you get one of the few nicely-colored ones), is built nicely, and has a solid feel. 5 chilis for quality. 4 for value. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rod Angler
a Weekend Warrior
from nola
Date Reviewed: December 14, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | hooper | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$90.00 | | Strengths: | Decent air flow. Fits my head. Looks good. I like the visor. Has cushioned numerous blows of my noggin' on duh dirt...no doubt. | | Weaknesses: | Visor connection "tits" broke off in a crash. Had to use velcro to reattach, but this is probably how they should come to start with... w/ velcro so you can reattach after heavy duty crashes. | | Bottom Line: | Good product, good adjustable suspension, looks good. Buy it on closeout of last year's models. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Denver
a Cross Country Rider
from Cave Creek, AZ, USA
Date Reviewed: December 3, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$150.00 | | Purchased At: | Trailhead Sports | | Strengths: | Light, comfortable, extremely breathable... and a kickass orange colour. | | Weaknesses: | Lame visor attachment | | Similar Products Used: | Bell helmets | | Bike Setup: | Gary Fisher custom Big Sur | | Bottom Line: | Great helmet, nice design, nice vents, nice colour... sh**te visor. The velcro that holds the visor to the helmet keeps coming off. I've had to use some heavy duty double sided velcro to keep it attached, which I'm sure will come off again. Also, the sticky stuff used on the fitting pads inside the helmet move around when you sweat like a demon.
All said and done, I'd buy it again, even if it DOES make my head look like a huge melon. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
SlimShady
a
from Canada
Date Reviewed: October 3, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | La coupe du monde(bromont) | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$100.00 | | Strengths: | -looks
-aeration
-hold to the head like if it was bolted | | Weaknesses: | pricy | | Similar Products Used: | louis garneau globe, specialized cobra(crap) | | Bike Setup: | Rocky Mountain Oxygen Race '98 | | Bottom Line: | I got that helmet for 100$can so it wasn't real expensive compare to the real price
Incredible stable helmet that does not move aroud like some cobra helmet
Really light
Great looks, you get a lot of ohhs and ahhs from your buddies and people who see your helmet | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Luke
a Cross Country Rider
from Knoxville,TN,USA
Date Reviewed: September 21, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | lock4 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$75.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Light, cool, good coverage, wicked good looks. | | Weaknesses: | Wicked pricey. | | Similar Products Used: | Many old school helmets. Cratoni, and Bell | | Bike Setup: | 99 Jamis Dragon. | | Bottom Line: | I loved this helmet. It was beautiful (99colors at least), lightweight, and the rocklock system worked terribly well.
One day, my little brother suckerd me on a urban assult ride after he had just watched KrankedIII. 1st big mistake on my part. My little brother, with balls the size of small planets, started hucking off of 12 steppers and walls on his hardtail in order to imitate the riders in the video.
I, not to be outdone my by little bro. , Had to at least follow suit. second BIG mistake.
After a sketchy landing off a 6 foot wall (on my XC ride...poor baby!) I went for a second try and things went all wrong. I went sideways in the air, my leg got caught in the front wheel, and I landed DIRECTLY on the back of my head, with 21 lbs of bike on top of that.
As my head hit the ground, I could hear the foam crush, not just break or crack, but crush like it is supposed to.
The back of the helmet, the pointy aero parts especially, were destroyed. My head was completely fine, in fact, I diddnt feel much of the impact at all.
My arms were chewed up, and my leg had a nice encounter with a Raceface outer ring (5 bloody punctures).
While I can tout the aerodynamics and visor system, blah blah blah..all day long, the fact is that I would probably be being spoonfed right now if i wasn't wearing it.
Yeah its pricey, and I'm sure cheaper helmets would do the job, but I know it saved me so I'll have no problem plunking down a good chunk of cash on my next one.
This helmet is great, everyone should have one. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Stephan
a Cross Country Rider
from Woellstein, Germany
Date Reviewed: August 13, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | CC | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Ventialtion, Fitting, Appearance | | Weaknesses: | High Price (339 DM) | | Similar Products Used: | Giro Torereo, Cratoni something | | Bike Setup: | KHS Team (CrMo), Rock Shox Judy XC, Magura HS33, Shimao XT | | Bottom Line: | The Giro Exodus is the best helmet I ever had concerning fitting and ventilatation (most important). In opposite to may other users I had no problems with the visor.
The service of the german Giro distributor (Trisport) is amazing. I got a Roc Loc 3 spare system (mine had broken) within 2 days without any charge after I had sent an E-mail to them.
I can really recommend this product although it is rather pricy. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Alois Weiner
a Racer
from Wr.Neudorf/Austria
Date Reviewed: August 10, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | CrossCountryRace,Freeride | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | Light,perfect proforments,very fast,savty | | Weaknesses: | nothing | | Similar Products Used: | Giro Exodus | | Bike Setup: | Votec M6 Light mit XTR/XT-Mix (Spitze) | | Bottom Line: | It`s the best Helmet I ever wear. It feels very save. It`s so light that I cannot feel it when Iàm driving! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jim Lau
a Cross Country Rider
from San Francisco, CA 94116
Date Reviewed: July 6, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Redwood Shores | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | Consumer Reports rated the Giro Boreous "Top Rated". The Exodus is the top of the line Giro ATB helmet, so its gotta be as good or better. The Boreous doesn't look as good as the Exodus. Its probably design for road cyclist because it lacks a visor. I think riders are more likely to strap on their helmet if it looks cool on their head ,this helmet defianantly looks cool and with 21 vents it feels cool. | | Weaknesses: | Visor will break loose. I fixed mine with some double sided tape or mirror tape underneath the velcro tape. Put one layer under velcro on the visor and one the helmet. The thickness of mirror tapes should snug up the velcro preventing it from slipping. | | Bike Setup: | Schwinn Homegrown Factory, Marzocchi Z1 X-Fly , & Spinergy wheels. | | Bottom Line: | The visor breaking loose problem can be resolved with the purchase of some double sided mirror tape at your local hardware store. Put it underneath the velcro. For MTB riders that want the best lookin' helmet around and also works the best, buy the Giro Exodus, they lowered the price. Its only $125. now. Small price to pay if you are unfortunate enough to suffer a fatal head injury. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
bikecrash
a Weekend Warrior
from Wellington, NZ
Date Reviewed: June 24, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | Good all over head protection, better than nothing | | Weaknesses: | the S/M was too small, but my L/XL is just too large. The sponge pads are crap, and peel off, the visor is cheap, but aren't they all. The L/XL size is too heavy and makes me very hot on rides. For all the vents the ventilation is negligible - i really don't understand those who say the vents are great, my head just heats up as soon as it goes on | | Similar Products Used: | Giro Torero | | Bottom Line: | I might try and sell the Exodus which cost megabucks even on sale here, I like the Specialized but their helmets only fit odd heads. Maybe a Rubicon. My old Torero was just the same - heavy n hot. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
danK
a Cross Country Rider
from idaho
Date Reviewed: June 23, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | fit
price | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | everything | | Bottom Line: | Had an exodus since 97 but it got hammered from the sun, crashes and sweat.
Tried using other helmets but none were mtb quality; good for the roadbike but on my head nothing sticks like a Giro.
I purchased a new 2000 Exodus from Planetoutdoors.com and used one of their coupons in conjunction with a sale they had; $73 shipped!
The new visor is tons better than the old velcro/sticky deal; that broke on me quickly.
I could have purchased the E2 but I like the Exodus' looks better. And it's about $25 less. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John Carden
a
from UK
Date Reviewed: May 18, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | Reasonably comfortable | | Weaknesses: | Poor quality, Velcro visor and padding fall off. Rocloc molding split. I agree with the sizing issue 6 posts down. | | Similar Products Used: | Bell Image | | Bike Setup: | Various bikes. | | Bottom Line: | Bike helmets are a bit of a rip off. 125 UKP for this? The visor is fitted via 2 holes and a bit of velcro. The padding velcro comes away from the inside of the helmet. What did it cost to manufacture?
Disappointed as I thought that I was paying for quality.
Does anyone know of a good comfortable helmet? | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Cliff Ridley
a Weekend Warrior
from Victoria
Date Reviewed: May 3, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | snakes and ladders | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | Looks nice, comfortable | | Weaknesses: | Damn velcrow keeping the visor on, it's like on bumpy trails NOOOOOO I CAN'T SEE A THING cause the visor usually fell infront of my eyes it's ok though cause a little hot glue fixed the problemo | | Similar Products Used: | bell something rather | | Bike Setup: | 1999 Cannondale F1000 XT/XTR fatty SL nice bike
i am selling it E-mail me if you are interested
cridley2@yahoo.com | | Bottom Line: | GET THIS HELMET
i like it the best cause i won it at a race :)
a little pricey but damn nice
5 dead flaming horses here
if you got the $$$ get it
if you don't got the $$$ then get a job to get it!!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rob Wilson
a Weekend Warrior
from Tacoma
Date Reviewed: April 17, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Skookum Flats | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | -very durable
-excellent fit
-quality construction | | Weaknesses: | -had to donate an organ to afford it | | Similar Products Used: | -Specialized King Cobra, Bell Oasis Pro | | Bike Setup: | -Voodoo Bantu frame, Judy XC fork, LX/XT group | | Bottom Line: | I found this helmet to be everything that a $150 piece of headgear should be. It is comfortable, holds up well under the punishment of multiple endos, and has the look of a champion instead of just another wannabe. Let's face it, if you want to play with the big boy toys, you'll have to pay for the ride. It's an expensive ticket, but well worth it! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Doug
a Cross Country Rider
from Idaho
Date Reviewed: March 12, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Called Giro recently and they sent me out a free set of pads. That's great customer service and I will never buy a competing helmet based on this experience. In a world of money-grubbing corporate interests, it's nice to find a company interested in MY well being. Thanks. The helmet is 6 years old, and it is still competitive on weight, vents and style. | | Similar Products Used: | Bell | | Bike Setup: | Cannondale Super-V, Specialized Carbon road | | Bottom Line: | The company IS their product. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gerry Hulme
a Cross Country Rider
from Atl
Date Reviewed: February 29, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | White Ranch | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Big vents | | Weaknesses: | Awful locking system, I've had 2 helmets locking systems fail. (Real protection huh ?)
Lousy visor attaches with velcro (at least on the older model.)
Crummy straps that stretch after the get we with sweat until they dry again makes accurate tightening for riding lousy.
| | Similar Products Used: | Bell, Specialized -> Great kevlar laced straps that do not stretch when wet. | | Bike Setup: | Cannodal Raven, Trek Road and Mountain OCLV's. | | Bottom Line: | Used to be the only game in town the the locking system, now there are at least some other choices. (Thank goodness) | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Fast Eddie
a Weekend Warrior
from Lake Charles, LA
Date Reviewed: January 12, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Sam houston state park | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Cool colors and looks!!! | | Weaknesses: | built cheap IMO for 124.99 is what I paid
:-( | | Similar Products Used: | ? | | Bike Setup: | trek 8000 99model | | Bottom Line: | Great colors and looks!!! mine is the new 2000 model
red blue grey
Could have been built a little better
vents are great. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brad
a Cross-Country Rider
from Littleton CO
Date Reviewed: December 7, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
Great fit
Vents like mad
Killer looks | | Weaknesses: |
Visor mount | | Similar Products Used: |
Bell Image Pro
Giro Incline | | Bike Setup: |
Yeti ARC, Judy SL, Race Face/XTR | | Bottom Line: | The best helmet made. The Bell I had fit like crap, was about as well ventilated as a bucket, and the visor totally sucked. After trying the incline I was sold on Giro! When I got my crash replacement $ from Giro I got the Exodus. No other lid will ever adorn my beloved dome. The ventilation is what has sold me on this helmet. The visor mount is pretty weak, especially on a helmet that retails for $150, but mine's only given me trouble once. And the blue shell with lime green foam is way pimpy!!
Best ventilated, best fitting, best looking lid there is. Now about that visor...
4 out of 5 flaming visors | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
bikecrash
a Weekend Warrior
from wellington, NZ
Date Reviewed: November 24, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
looks, design, roc-loc, ventilation | | Weaknesses: |
Giro's stupid sizing system, still get a hot head | | Similar Products Used: |
Giro Torrero, Gila; Bell Evo, Specialized | | Bottom Line: | Why do Giro have this stupid 2XS, S/M L/XL sizing system? The S/M on its widest limit was a little too snug and would have been a pain on a long ride, but the L/XL fits well when the straps are tight but it feels BIG, WHY NO M/L SIZE????? Giro surely have enough money!! Talking of which will you bloody American types quit whingeing about the cost of everything, you live in the richest society in the world, if you work you get high wages, everything is manufactured there and is therefore cheaper than ANYWHERE else. Try buying an Exodus (or any other mtb stuff) in the UK or anywhere in the world and it costs BIG ££££$$$$. The internet/K-mart/Wal-mart etc makes life f***ing cheap for you. My exodus was nearly half price in NZ and still as much as they are new in the US! Just realise how lucky you are.
Oh yeah, the helmet, great looks (blue/mango) ventilation is good, but definitely not as good as not wearing a helmet at all, like the people below say, I still get a hot head when climbing in still wind or blustery conditions. Still, cool looks and very well made and great protection. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jamjar
a Cross-Country Rider
from Bristol (UK)
Date Reviewed: October 5, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
Still the best looking helmet out there, snug fit, ventilation | | Weaknesses: |
Flimsy peak, price | | Similar Products Used: |
Specialised Piranha | | Bottom Line: | What a cool helmet, got the original black and grey at a knock-down price, would'nt pay full price for new colours !!. Plenty of cranal coverage, rocloc 3 makes the fit nice and snug, ventilation is good although the very front could be better (the pads soak up a helluva lot of sweat). Have tried for 3 months to get replacement pad kit, although probably fault of shop rather than Giro. Overall the best helmet out there both in looks and function (just look at the number of pro's using this hat) shame about the price and the flimsy peak. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Okie
a Cross-Country Rider
from Blanchard, Oklahoma
Date Reviewed: September 18, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Chicken Barn Road | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
Light, 21 vents, bright yellow to ward off cars (at least mine is), full coverage in back, roc lock 3 system, great deal in a helment! | | Weaknesses: |
$150 kind of pricey but worth it, I got mine for $79 :) at Performance. | | Similar Products Used: |
Vetta something...? | | Bike Setup: |
Raliegh M80 stock, Ritchey Speedmax tires. | | Bottom Line: | Best helmet I have ever used, best on the market. You can get one for $79 from Performance (pricematching Price Point)or from Price Point. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jordan-lee steffen
a Weekend Warrior
from toronto
Date Reviewed: September 4, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
fast downhill | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
rockloc. covers your head at the back far down. | | Weaknesses: |
sooooooo many adjustments to do for comfort. if u have 15min get it! | | Bike Setup: |
huh? | | Bottom Line: | this helmet is a great all round race/x-terra helmet. its got 21 vents | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
damon
a Cross-Country Rider
from ct
Date Reviewed: June 5, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
weight, vents | | Weaknesses: |
visor | | Similar Products Used: |
bell evo pro | | Bike Setup: |
marin rocky ridge | | Bottom Line: | looks good and is very light. i hardly know i'm wearing it sometimes. the only problem is the visor falls off way too easily. i wouldn't pay retail for it but i got mine on closeout for $75. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kent
a Weekend Warrior
from Morris County NJ
Date Reviewed: May 23, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Overall Design | | Weaknesses: |
May slide a bit forward and down on smaller riders | | Similar Products Used: |
Bell Evo-Pro (nice as well) | | Bottom Line: | Love this helmet! Flexible, durable, and sharp looks as well | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
chris
a Weekend Warrior
from wright
Date Reviewed: May 19, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Looks really frickin cool! So many vents... stays on my hed really good! | | Weaknesses: |
none that i can see (leave the visor alone) | | Similar Products Used: |
bell shitster
louis garneau alien | | Bike Setup: |
fsr comp (upgraded to hell) | | Bottom Line: | kicks ass! All of the people below have been b*tching of the visor. Well i havent ridden it that much, but i think that it is built the way it is so it can withstand much more of an impact. This thing flexes a whole lot if you want it to because of the way the two side pins in the visor are attached. I think that i should have no problems with it in the future, and if i do by chance happen to fall, at least the super lightweight and ventilated visor wont crack like it would if it was riveted on (read below).
Well i picked mine up at price point for 80 bucks, and i cant say theres any need to complain.
Ride hard! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Claudio Arrochela
a Cross-Country Rider
from Brasília/DF - BRAZIL
Date Reviewed: April 17, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
single tracks | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
Style, graphics, cool vents and loock, good construction, still intact after an head crash!!! | | Weaknesses: |
rocloc velcro straps inside the helmet, are coming out, not fits all the heads types...need to use a large head band to help the fix...s/m of exodus is not the same of my previous supermoto... | | Similar Products Used: |
specialized mountain men, giro supermoto. | | Bike Setup: |
98 Scott WCS endophin carbon, | | Bottom Line: | It´s a great helmet, I have the 98 model (red/crean), but I had several problems to fix it to my head type (I head some others reviews in this columm with people with the same problem...) I,m using S/M size (like my previous supermoto) but since the first day I have problems, I tryied to fix puting the optional pads inside but the best fit is always when I use a head band wich increase my head diameter... and the roc-loc velcro strap is going out after 1 and half year... Im replacing it, my first option was to buy a new exodus, but I hate the style of 99 line and due my new bike is all yellon Im loocking for the yellow model of specialized king cobra, who fits much better on my head and loocks as cooll as giro exodus. But still is a GREAT HELMET, THE BEST OR ONE OFF (now I need to include the King cobra...). 4 for the overrall performance and style. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Petros Kolyvas
a Cross-Country Rider
from Montreal, Quebec
Date Reviewed: April 16, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Biking is great anywhere on anything and anytime | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
This helmet is extremely well ventilated. The vents are shaped in such a way that air is scooped over your head at an increadible speed. That's part of the reason why there is the Roc Loc 3 system, so that the rear of the helmet is given room to chanel the air out. This helmet is also very comfortable and snug. I also bought in for 100$ CND which is like 60$ US. | | Weaknesses: |
None yet. I have not had any of the Roc Loc problems a few of the people below are taking about it. I bought the helmet. set the straps, set the Roc Loc and have not adjusted it since. It never comes lose and never fais. The only weekness is it's very flashy looks and it screams attention. To make matters worse I have the 1997 Metalix-Color Mix-Super-Flashy model and it sreams $$ which I don't like. | | Similar Products Used: |
A helmet is still, despite how much you pay, pretty much a helmet. | | Bike Setup: |
Huh? Giant CU92 Hardtail, Dual Slalom set-up, single crown fork. | | Bottom Line: | Great helmet, never pay full price. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Shane Fadely
a Cross-Country Rider
from Huntington, WV
Date Reviewed: April 16, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
The helmet looks great, fits great, has plenty of ventalation but.. | | Weaknesses: |
The rock loc device that you self tighten keeps coming lose when riding. It has two things that slide closer together along the plastic band to make for a snugger fit. While riding they keep coming apart. Roc Loc huh? It's when I go through the bumpy sections and I push my head and neck back that the device fails. | | Similar Products Used: |
Bell Image Pro '95. | | Bottom Line: | Cool helmet, but if the Roc Loc doesn't work to keep the helmet from covering your eyes then what's the since of riding with something that blinds you. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Justi
a Cross-Country Rider
from Pueblo, CO
Date Reviewed: March 23, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Great looks, comfy | | Weaknesses: |
none that I can think of | | Similar Products Used: |
Bell Image Pro, Bell Evo2 Pro, Giro Hammerhead | | Bike Setup: |
Santa Cruz Heckler X | | Bottom Line: | Good helmet, I got it for 29.99 at REI this past weekend...lime green/midnite blu | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
David
a racer
from Bend, Oregon USA
Date Reviewed: March 8, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
This is the one helmet that I am actually happy with, it's perfect minus the velcro visor attachment, which you can easily fix if you make your own attachment. I could go on and on about the little things that make this the best helmet in the world, but there's no point. Looks great with a Troy Lee custom sticker pack too! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike Rose
a weekend warrior
from Oklahoma City
Date Reviewed: March 1, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I have had this helmet for two years, so I've had time to really test it. This is hands down the best ventilated helmet on the planet, and looks great. When the roc-loc is working, it's awesome. So here go the problems:First, for $150 (which I doubt anyone actually paid), you should get a stiffer visor with better attachment. With one velcro attachment and two snaps, this thing was always coming loose and bent easily. After one ride, I attached more velcro, which worked fairly well but over time came loose. Finally, I riveted the visor on--now it stays put and I've got that industrial look (so much for the warranty).Second, after two years, one of the velcro attachments for the roc-loc has come off, and I'm having the damndest time getting a new one to stay put. I cleaned the surface well and last night superglued a velcro pad on--we'll see how it works. Without the roc-loc, the helmet falls into my face. Bummer. Plus, the roc-loc sometimes comes loose now.I give the Exodus 5 turds for looks and 6 for ventilation. Two turds for the cheap visor and 3 for long-term durability. If I have to buy a new helmet, it will be another Exodus, only because my head overheats quickly and I need the ventilation. Plus, I can get last year's model in orange! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Michael
a cross-country rider
from Yeah Area
Date Reviewed: February 19, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I purchased this helment from Universal Cycles.Com, I love this helment, love the fit and colors, fits perfects and looks damn cool!!!!, 5 ultra-hot -chilies!!!, geez, I need six more words - there! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
smarty
a cross-country rider
from bellingham, wa
Date Reviewed: February 16, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
Bought last years model through Price Point, saved some cash, got it in two days, and have loved it. The ROCLOC 3 really holds the helmet in place. Like the simple red,black and white graphics. That's it. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jason swan
a cross-country rider
from Ontario , Canada
Date Reviewed: February 3, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
Bought the Exodus early in the summer and absolutely love it!! The venting is superb, and never had a cooler lid. The only drawback is cold weather riding..too cold. The only negative I have is the cheesy visor. The helmet is so well designed and it looks like at the last minute they tossed on a visor. The velcro tabs need to be improved. Other than that great lid and the sweat wips do a great job clearing the wet stuff!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Big T
a downhiller
from Mescalero, NM
Date Reviewed: January 23, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
This is the most vented, most comfortable, most adjustable helmet you can wear. It keeps your head cool even standing still. On the downside, it is also one of the most expensive helmets out there. Well as they say, If you have a $10.00 head wear a $10.00 helmet. The choice is yours.
Peace! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
JLester
a cross-country rider
from Abingdon, VA
Date Reviewed: January 14, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I just got the '98 version of this helmet on closeout from Price Point for $79.99. I have to say this is the best looking, best fitting helmet I've ever tried. I probably wouldn't have purchased it at full price, but for $80 .. who could resist? It has the RocLoc 3 that locks onto the back of your head, height adjustment, head band tightness, and the chin straps. By adjusting all the various things, you can make the helmet stick pretty tightly to your head even without the chin straps. The chin strap is really more of a backup in case you wreck. Excellent helmet. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mel
a cross-country rider
from SF, CA
Date Reviewed: January 10, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
Just got the midnight blue 99' Exodus and these are absolutely the best in fit, style and comfort. Look nowhere else for the absolute BEST helmet, period ! Wish I bought it sooner!
| | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Robb
a cross-country rider
from Tucson, AZ
Date Reviewed: December 29, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
First off, I have to concede to GIRO, the title of fashion maven of helmets. The Exodus is a fantastic helmet, functionally and aestheticly. That is why it pains me so much to do this. I can't wear my Exodus anymore. After about 10 miles, the front ridge of the helmet presses into the top of my forehead, to the point of exasperation. To the point where I want to turn around and go home. It is so frustrating to be out on the trail rigging your helmet to be at least somewhat comfortable for the haul home. I have tried extra pads, which only increase the tension on the forehead. Of course there is the loosening of the Roc Loc, but then you are waging a compensatory battle and the great GIRO fit is compromised. I likewise feel that for 150 bucks I should not have to rig my helmet, it is purely unacceptable. But the helmet is not the problem, my skull is. Unfortunately, an exclusive mold for my head would be exorbitant at the very least, but then i could always chisel off an 1/8 of an inch off my cranium. I am going to miss my Exodus, but the last thing I want to worry about on a ride is my head. Aside from this the only other gripe, which is minor, is the visor attachment. The Specialized King Cobra's have a pretty marvy attachment.GIRO, the Exodus gets 5 for being the best helmet, hands down.However, you will only get 3 because I can't wear it anymore. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Robbo
a downhiller
from Perth, Australia
Date Reviewed: December 26, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Lotsa vents, lotsa colours, looks just damn awesome and fits pretty damn alright. How can you go wrong? Definetly the best helmet money can buy. You put this baby on and the chicks come running. It canes the Bell Evo Pro and the Specialized King Cobra. Go buy one so we can all have them. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Fernando
a downhiller
from It never rains unless it's EL Nino San Diego
Date Reviewed: November 26, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Great looks, styling, colors, fit and price. What more could you ask for? A better visor attachment!!! GIRO got everything right, but the small velcro tab falls off when the helmet is exposed to the sun and the adhesive gets soft. I just got a pucker factor of 10 when I was schuusen downhill and my visor swiveled down unto my face covering my eyes!! Good thing the visor had vents or I would not of been able to see where I was going. I looked like some kind of Mad Max warrior. $149.00 is a steep price, check out Price Point or wait until the big year end sales to by this one. I got mine for $75.00 ducketts. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
skillet
a weekend warrior
from NE FLA
Date Reviewed: November 22, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I still dont see what all the hype about this helmet is all about. I just bought the 99 Exodus. It simply looks the best. Killer paint job. But my BELL EVO PRO still fits much much better. What's up with those sizes Giro? ( I sent em email on this very topic - they're clueless at this point). Anyway, if I didnt get a killer deal ( if I tell ya I gotta ......) this thing would still be on the shelf. But I look nifty and dont feel so bad when others see me wearing this overpriced artwork for your head. I hope it works when I need it. 5 points for the coolness factor and a damned good paint job. Minus 2 for the cost and weird sizing that doesnt fit my weird shaped head. I expected more due to the hype and the cost. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Stone_Cold_Steve_Austin
a weekend warrior
from Victoria TX
Date Reviewed: November 5, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This helmet kicks ass. CAUSE STONE COLD SAID SO!!! Anyway, on a more serious note, this is the most ventilated helmet I have ever used. I had a Specialized Sub Zero prior to the Exodus, which was functional, although I looked like the little martian from the Flintstones. The Exodus is sexy like a ferrari, if you don't pick up while wearing one, then you must have severe issues. Anyhow, it has sweat pads that really work and the gripper zipper lock whatever in the back really works well. The downside of this helmet is that it is expensive, but if you shop around and get a vendor to price match you can get it for less than $100. I give the Exodus 5 Stone Cold Stunners!! OHHH HELLL YEAHHHH!!!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
eboos
a racer
from Santiago, Chile one more month
Date Reviewed: October 25, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Great helmet. Great ventilation. Great looks. Comfortible. High price. Very noisey when going through the wind, or downhill. I wasn't too worried about the price, but the noise is annoying.Damn, I need more words, ok, no problem. I got my helmet for $140 at Nashbar. I tried to have them match Cambria's misprinted price of $40.00 (I heard that the did that a few times). I got this as a replacement for my Giro Gila which I broke the Roc Loc 2 head strap. Other then the noise, I have no complants. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Yme?
a cross-country rider
from as long as there's dirt...
Date Reviewed: October 24, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This is by far the most comfortable helmet I've ever used. Ventilation system is amazing, it's actually more comfortable wearing a helmet than riding without it. It fits perfectly an stays in place, it doesn't move or shake like some other helmets. The only miss on this helmet is a velcro visor attachment. On rough rides it often gets loose, sometimes after a jump it releases altogether and you find visor covering your eyes. Scary. I would have given it a 5 if it weren't for the visor. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eugenio Martínez
a cross-country rider
from Monterrey, N.L., MEXICO
Date Reviewed: October 12, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
The best of the best for the best. Very cool. Roc-Loc3 is great. Very strong.
Great colors. Very cheap. I have two, one for training and the other one for racing. Once, it safe my life. Very confortable. Easy adjust. Very beautiful. Very few. Great ventilation. The best of the best helmets for the best of the best mountain biker. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chad
a cross-country rider
from Washington
Date Reviewed: September 28, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Well looked around and got a Exodus from pricepoint came to 90 bucks with shipping. This is the first helmet I have ever had that I can actally use. It doesnt shake around and blind me. wear it every day now. Haven't used it yet (crashed on the head) hope I never do. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jud
a weekend warrior
from New Hampshire
Date Reviewed: September 13, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I got the exodus 3 months ago and I love it!!! It is by far, the best ventilated, most comfortable, and best looking helment ever. I have had hundreds of people stop and ask me about it, and give many compliments. It fits better than any other helment I've worn. And best of all, the blue/green colors match my blue fisher. It's definately worth the $150 bucks!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian Buell
a cross-country rider
from Ft. Worth, Tx.
Date Reviewed: September 11, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I ust got this one 2 days ago, and man I say it's WORTH the 150 bucks, I love the looks, I got teh Dark Blue and Lime Green one. and i've NEVER EVER been able to feel that much air, and the fit is great! the only thing I find wrong with it well it's not a big problem, but when you land after jumping or going opver REALLY rocky terrain the visor does rattle, it coulda been made of a softer plastic like my Specialized Mountain Man had, but the Exodus blows that helmet out of the water!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jimbo
a cross-country rider
from Mass.
Date Reviewed: September 6, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
i own this helmet, yeah its cool, just like everyone else says. its light, snazzy colors, airy, etc etc. keeps away the sweat, got the funky point in the back, i can even wear headphones with it on (no matter how odd that seems, sometimes training is boring). the only thing i dont like about it is its a little tight on the sides, probably cuz i got a big head but i'm just letting people who want one know. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian Calvert
a cross-country rider
from Berkshire, UK
Date Reviewed: August 12, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I'm now on my third Exodus helmet - one was broken in an accident and the other was stolen. They're so comnfortable to wear that you actually feel cooler wearing one than not wearing a helmet at all. I've had problems with the velcro pads inside coming off, and often get wasps / flies trapped in the air vents... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Daniel Bartl
a cross-country rider
from Ottawa, Canada
Date Reviewed: August 4, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I got an Exodus two months ago. The Red/Cream colour is nice, it's not too flashy and it matches my bike. This thing is sweet. Sometimes I can't believe that I'm actually wearing a helmet because so much air is flowing through my hair. I used to have a decent Specialized helmet but there is a world of difference with the Giro. I mean the Exodus never even budges on my head after I do up the straps. The RocLok 3 system is great. I've raced several races and ride quite often, taking my fair share of spills, and helmet doesn't even have a mark, dent or ding on it. Another thing that I noticed was the sweat wicking pads. My old helmet didn't have them so I had to wear a sweatband to keep sweat out of my eyes. The pads in the Exodus soak up tons of sweat and dry quickly. Sure the helmet is expensive but, take my word for it, it's not overpriced. You pay for amazing quality and attention to detail which other helmets can't offer. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chip B.
a cross-country rider
from memphis Tn.
Date Reviewed: July 21, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This helmet ROCKS!!!!!!!!!! 1.Air flow is good, it keeps me much cooler than my trek helmet. 2.the orange and blue color. 3.the great fastining system, the rock lock 3 is great. 4.I love the fact that you can unvelcro the straps to the rocklock, and that way it tightens it up. 5.The chin straps are also easy to use. 6. The visor, attach ment is great i think. I love how it actualy kinda snaps inplace then has the one big piece of veclro, in the middle. I find it very easy to move around. 7.It just stays in place, and won't move.
Just put it on lock the rockloc3, and it's stuck to your head. then all you have to do is snap the chin straps and you set for a nice ride. I actualy found that this helmet kept me coler, compared to my trek helmet. So i'll give it 5 stars untill it lets me down. Chip B. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mac
a cross-country rider
from San Jose, Ca
Date Reviewed: July 14, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
The Giro Exodus is a great helmet. The ventilation is the best that I've ever felt, and for me that's the most important. These things are also stylin'...looks good and feels great--a good combo! My only beef is that they could've found a better way to keep the visor on. I would've said that it's expensive but I saw that most good, current-year helmets are about the same price. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris
a cross-country rider
from Imperial, PA
Date Reviewed: July 8, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I'm going to add the list of great reviews for this helmet. Fit is excellent - the Roc Loc 3 works very well. I can put this helmet on, tighten the Roc Loc, leave the strap off and shake my head upside down and this helmet will NOT come off! THAT is a good fit. (Of course, I ride with the helmet securely fastened underneath my chin) I also like the extended coverage in the back - makes me feel safe. Great looks, too.My only gripe: the visor attachment, while functional, could be improved.Buy the '97 model if you can find it and save yourself a few bucks ($50-60). Officially, I give it 4 1/2 chillis (subtract 1/2 flaming chilli for the visor attachment that could be improved), so I'll round up to a 5. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Beercan
a cross-country rider
from Santa Cruz CA
Date Reviewed: July 2, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Just got my Exodus for a reduced price from Giro's crash replacement department. Lemme start by saying that this is a great looking helmet and extremely well-ventilated. It does run cooler (although not by a great amount) than other helmets I've worn. And the RocLoc 3's zipper fastener works great by allowing easy tightening and loosening of the helmet within seconds.. Now let me pick some nits. This is by far the largest (in terms of material volume) I've ever worn, and is fairly heavy as a result. It seems like Giro had to add extra material so it could carve the many vents into it. The rear of the helmet seems a bit overbuilt to me also. I think Giro should offer more intermediate sizes other than the three (XS/S, S/M, L/XL sizes) it has. My head seems to be in between (Bell medium fits perfectly).. And the price! My god, I dont think I would have paid full retail on this thing, no matter how sweet the styling. The Bell Tsunami Pro is still the value champ in my book..So five stars for styling and ventilation, minus one for bulk, and another one for cost. I don't think any cross-country helmet should cost more than $110, tops. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris Lowe
a cross-country rider
from Bellevue, WA
Date Reviewed: June 24, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
If the $150 pricetag of the Exodus doesn't scare you, why not go all out and get the Giro Switchblade? This lid is sweet. It offers the comfort and fit of the Exodus with the flexibility and added protection of an attachable chin bar, making it a light-weight full-face helmet.The awesome Giro Mad Max is just too heavy and hot to wear for XC purposes. The Switchblade is the perfect choice for the rider who desires additional protection with minimal comfort penalty. I feel more confident wearing the Switchblade and I am more willing to attack technical sections. Although the chin bar is removable, I usually wear the lid in its full-face configuration since it is remarkably comfortable.What a product! The only thing that sucks is the price ($190). But what else is new? | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
GARTH
a cross-country rider
from SEATTLE,WA
Date Reviewed: June 10, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have to say that this helmet really fits great on my head. No shaking or unwanted tilting courtesy of the Roc Loc 3. Price is steep but worth the money to protect the squishy thing up stairs. One gripe is the visor attachment. It seems pretty cheesy for such an expensive bucket. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tim
a cross-country rider
from Chicago
Date Reviewed: June 8, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
After reading all these glowing reviews, I've noticed no one mentioned being bothered by the three prominate ridges that this helmet has, that hit you right on the forehead. I've found these to be annoying. I've had to add more brow padding and I wear a heavier sweatband to overcome this fault. But at this price I shouldn't have to be jury-rigging my helmet. The Exodus does have good ventelation but so do others in the Giro line. And $150 retail is way too much to pay when Giro sells others that are nearly as good. I've switched to the Gila and the only thing that it has that isn't as good as the Exodus is the Roc Loc 3 and that isn't worth paying double the price for. Plus the Gila fits much better on the brow. 3 chilis for the style and fit, 2 chilis for value for the money. Buy the Gila and use the $80 bucks you save for other things. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris
a cross-country rider
from Calgary, Alberta
Date Reviewed: June 5, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This helmet is the BEST helmet I've owned. I've gone through four models in the past 4 years and I have to say that if you want a well ventilated helmet that fits like a glove, great visor positioning and attachment, then look no further! Although the price may be a little steep, if I can spend $200 on a pair of cycling shoes, I sure as hell can spend the same amount to protect my noggin. Adjustment buckles are quick to adjust which is also a bonus or should I say, an expectation. Without a doubt, this is one heck of a lid!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Adrian Velez
a cross-country rider
from Mesa, Arizona
Date Reviewed: May 21, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I just purchased my Giro Exodus helmet about three weeks ago. After I had the helmet adjusted (my wife adjusted it for me while still on my head), I'd have to admit this... This is the best fitting, best looking, best ventilating helmet I have every used! Actually, this is the second helmet I have ever owned. My first was an old 1982 Avenir that I used up to the point I bought my Giro Exodus. Quite a jump in technology!The $150.00 price is a bit steep but if one shops around (i.e. mail order), screaming deals can be had for 1997 models which are identical, barring the cosmetics. I bought mine for $79.00 from Pricepoint (www.pricepoint.com). | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jimbeau
a cross-country rider
from California
Date Reviewed: May 18, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Purchased the Exodus as a replacement for the Air Banshee I cracked. I was pleased with the Air Banshee, but this helmet is MUCH nicer -- better fit; vents work better (just enough air moves through); sweat band actually works; visor adjusts easily. These helmets run bug. Wore a L/XL Banshee, but went to a S/M for the Exodus. With the exception of color, the '97 and '98 are identical....so, if you don't mind having an outdated color, save yourself 40 - 50 bucks and get the '97 model. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Helix
a racer
from The Netherlands
Date Reviewed: May 17, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Very good helmet. I had a giro ricochet before this one. That was actually my first helmet. After a while it sucked more and more (wrong size too, broken visor). So after a long period of doubt, I bought an exodus. Should have done it sooner. fits really good. yes it is expensive. but if you buy a cheap not that well fitting helmet three things can happen:
1- you accidently forget your helmet when you go out biking
2- you just leave it at home cause you don't like it.
3- you crash cause wearing it causes too much irritation and you cannot concentrate. or it slides in front of your eyes.So in my opinion: buy a good helmet or don't buy one at all.The roc loc 3 rulez. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bitboss
a cross-country rider
from Cheyenne, WY
Date Reviewed: April 17, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Bought a 98 model. (There's a date of mfg tag on the inside of each helmet.) Probably overpaid for it cuz it looks the same as the 97 and they are going for half price now.
++++ PLUS +++++ Fits like a glove on my Phat (XL) head. Ventilation is so good, I have to be careful to put sunscreen on the bare spots on top of my head. Super Kool colors.- - - MINUS - - - Spec wt of 11 oz is for a size small. XL weighs around 14-15 oz. (w/ visor). So beware. Take away a star!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ken
a cross-country rider
from Southern Maryland
Date Reviewed: April 8, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Bought the '97 Exodus model in the Metal Plates color scheme a few months ago for about $90. At that price, it's a great buy. At the regular price, I would have opted for a less expensive Bell helmet, which I also liked and fit well.Pluses: The Roc-Loc III is excellent. The Exodus style sticks out among the cookie-cutter styles. The ventilation is great. The color schemes are cool.Minuses: I could not get the perfect size, the combined L/XL size was slightly too big and the M size was too small. I wish Giro would have offered a separate L and a XL size. The straps sometimes loosen on their own, and will creep up to the ear at times, which is annoying. I don't even use the cheap visor.Overall, this is the most comfortable helmet I tried. The fact that I don't notice it when I ride is the best praise I could give it. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bernard
a cross-country rider
from santa monica, CA
Date Reviewed: March 26, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought at $117 vs. $80 price mentioned by other reviewers and still think helmet is great value. I actually believe marketing BS that head protection is worth a premium, especially after cracking two helmets in half and breaking several big bones and still having most of my brain intact. Exodus helmet fit and protection seems best in business. Big air vents and channels are a huge benefit particularly if you earn your downhills with climbing. I also like the visibility of the Orange version and the newer two tones look trick. So this helmet gets 5 chillis for high function, safety, honking ventilation, and stylie points. Biggest compliment is that competitors are now copying Giro Exodus features and looks. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
alpine1
a weekend warrior
from virginia
Date Reviewed: March 16, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Just picked this helmet up from my LBS for $89 and what can I say other than WOW!!!! I have a small head and have never been able to get a helmet to fit correctly even with all kinds of pads. Slipt this helmet on and it fit like a glove, don't even need to use any adjusting pads and that roc-lok 3 system is top notch. No longer do I have to keep pushing my helmet back up out of my eyes on every descent. Probably the best upgrade I have done so far. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chunae Zoh
a cross-country rider
from Seattle, WA
Date Reviewed: March 15, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I LOVE this helmet!!!! If you look around, you will find closeouts on the 97 model for as low as $80 at PricePoint (www.pricepoint.com) and no I am not affiliated with them. I have taken a couple of spills directly onto the head (don't laugh... :-) and this helmet came away with little more than some dust on the outside. You can't beat the fit, because the helmet has so many adjustments. If you can find this helmet for under $100, you will not find anything better. Plus, it looks cool... ;-) | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Smiker
a weekend warrior
from Sydney, Australia
Date Reviewed: February 26, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I had looked at a lot of helmets before purchasing the Exodus. I got it at Performance Bike Shop in Laguna Cal. I picked it up cheap in the US. I really like it. It fits heaps well, and the Gripper Zipper on the rear allows for great on the head adjustment. The straps do stretch with sweat, which is a bit annoying, but I can live with it. The cooling is great, and it looks awesome, allowing me to show off to my friends with my cool helmet.
I haven't tested it in a stack onto my head yet, which is good, but it does have a crash replacement warranty. The Hardbody thingy makes it quiet resilient(?) to small dings. My only worry is leaving it in a too hot place and having it melt.Very Good overall
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Submitted by
Mike
a weekend warrior
from Tucson, Arizona
Date Reviewed: January 12, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Got this helmet on sale at the BEST bike shop in town (Arizona Bike Experts) plus my insurance company gave me a rebate, total cost $95.00.Looks - 4.5 - I'm getting used to it. I like the color Red/Cream.
Fit - 4.0 - If I use a headband and a bunch of those blue sizing pads it almost
fits perfectly. The chin strap can be a little uncomfortable when
tightened and I can't wear earings because of the Tri-Loc strap guides.
Design - 5.0 - The In-Mold design is top quality, the rear of the helmet appears to give excellent back of head protection. The Roc-Loc 3 is sweet.
Cost - 3.0 - You should be able to score this helmet for under $130.00.
Company - 5.0 - If I trash this helmet it will only cost $50.00 to replace under
the replacement program. This is nice.
total - 4.3 but I had to give it a 5.0 because it's a pretty good product.
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Submitted by
Bryan
a cross-country rider
from Denver
Date Reviewed: January 10, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have been using this helmet for 1 year now. Overall, I like it a lot. It is very comfortable and stays stable on your head in the rough stuff. But, as with other Giros, the strap tightens up quite a bit when dry, and loosens a lot when it gets wet (sweaty). It has a cheesey visor and is expensive. Am I being picky? Yes. But this thing costs 150 bucks!
Funny how I rarely see folks on MTBR trash products that they spent too much money on.
I am giving this a 4.0 rating only because I can't give it a 3.5. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Lee
a cross-country rider
from Minnesota
Date Reviewed: November 29, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I agree, this helmet kicks ass. I had to wait nearly a month to get the right size, thoughh, and i also think there should be a M/L size cause thats exactly where my head is. But its a great way to keep your insides inside and keep cool on a hot summer day. The visor was cheap too, but that doesnt do much good anyways. Should be 4.5 stars because of those but i guess i'll just have to round down to 4. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Klein
a weekend warrior
from Covington, La
Date Reviewed: November 27, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Nate needs to get his head out of his butt. Dan knew what he was talking about. You try to make one of these puppies. This helmet is the bomb. And anybody who says differently may there freewheel break in the middle of now where and they can push their bike home
5 flaming limos for me too henry!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Martin
a cross-country rider
from Austria,Europe
Date Reviewed: November 18, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
After riding with a 1990 Specialized Helmet for 7 years,I decided it was time for a new one.So I put down the money and went for the best helmet:cool looks,perfect fit and excellent Ventilation! I really love this beppo!
Having said all that,the attachement of the visor is bad,it loosens on every downhill. That shouldn't happen on a helmet this expensive.
So:
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Submitted by
Amin Ashaari
a weekend warrior
from Australia
Date Reviewed: November 18, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
this is like the best helmet i've ever used! the first time i saw it, it was love at first sight! this helmet is the best looking helmet ever! i really like the head retension thinggy at the back. the roc-loc3 system works so good. there is some minor problems though, ithink that the visor is on the flimsy side and can break easily, but that is just a minor setback. change the visor when it breaks...no problems. by far, this helmet is good.... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
tom
a racer
from Germany/Switzerland
Date Reviewed: November 6, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
It is true.. this helmet is easily the best. Mines a silver one which not
only looks great but reflects the heat away too. The M/S just happens to
fit perfectly with no extra pads. Much cooler than my previous Specializeds
and doesn't move around on fast, bumpy descents.
Remember - you get what you pay for. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian Serl
a weekend warrior
from Chino, CA
Date Reviewed: October 21, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Great helmet. Price was too much for me until Mud, Sweat and Gears had them on sale for $100 with free priority mail shipping. Quality is top notch. Amazing fit. Soaks up sweat. The visor actually does what it is supposed to do which my former helmet's visor did not. I feel safer since it fits so good. Very light and cool, you forget it is there. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
DanK
a racer
from USA
Date Reviewed: October 10, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
After owning an Exodus for about 5 months I still give it 5 stars. The visor is kind of cheesy and the velcro on the visor and helmet get weak if the helmet is in the sun too long. But fit/comfort/ventilation are extraordinary. Nice helmet. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dan Milstein
a cross-country rider
from New York
Date Reviewed: September 30, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I replaced my Bell Image Pro (Fusion) with the Exodus. (read this next part out loud) SHA-PING'! Damn thing is half the weight, has a better fit, and amazing ventilation. Sure, it's $150. YOU try making one.
Repeat after me: I ____________ (your name) will go out now and get a Giro Exodus RL to protect my melon. Good. (now, go do it) 5 chilis! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
G-Money
a weekend warrior
from San Diego, CA
Date Reviewed: September 22, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Great lid! After face planting into a boulder the size of a Volkswagon at Mammoth and breaking my Specialized helmet, I looked for the helmet with the most protection I could find. Stay away from the cheap cheesy helmets cause there are only 2 types of people, those who crash, and those who are gonna crash and it will happen when you least expect it. It's all about brain protection! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nate Milner
a cross-country rider
from Lake Placid, NY
Date Reviewed: September 19, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
About the cost issue: $150 for a helmet isn't all that bad when you consider how much the entire hobby costs you. HOWEVER, what a real crime it is to sell a glorified piece of foam with some extra plastic for incredibly huge profit margin multiples. The marginal cost of producing an Exodus must be near $10, maybe less. Yes, you have to recoup R&D expenses and manufacturer/retail profit incentives, but the whole high-end helmet industry fetches far, far too much for their products. Foam is cheap, hard-bonded with plastic or not. Yes, you can buy a $20 no-name helmet, but it is unbelievable how many of these cheap helmets don't comfortably fit a human head. What can be so difficult in producing an inexpensive, effective, comfortable and desirable skid lid? Entreprenuers: Exploit this gross market inefficiency and cash in! | | Overall Rating: |
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