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WadeOmatic
a Cross Country Rider
from Mid TNDate Reviewed: June 18, 2001
Strengths: Looks GoodWeaknesses: adhesives technology is bogus (nothing stays stuck)Bottom Line: This sucker has finally pooped. It is 5 years old, but I'm easy on equipment. The stick-on velcro tabs that position the visor never stuck to nothing. I've used black tape to hold the visor in place for two years. The brow pad, which was disentigrating fell out after a rainshower the other day. The Roc-Loc system blew out yesterday on a road ride. All the sticky stuff done give up! If another helmet starts these problems I will have to find an epoxy to mount the velcro tabs in.
I've only crashed it 2 or 3 times and only one of those did I hit hard enough to crack a helmet--but the GIRO didn't. Never seemed to be any airflow. Even after I buzzed my head.
3 piles for (sort of) lasting 5 years and saving my head a couple of times. I'm going to try a Bell next (TODAY)
Favorite Trail: fast yet technical xc
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: LBS
Bike Setup: Turner
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Marty
a Cross Country Rider
from Cleveland OHDate Reviewed: March 7, 2001
Strengths: cheap, fits good, nice visorWeaknesses: maybe a bit heavy, but what do you want for 30 bucksBottom Line: My helmet is there to do one thing, save my head from brain damage. It saved my life. I hit a tree at 15-20mph off road with my head, during a slide. I walked away without even a concusion. Oh yeah and my arms and leg were still attached. I just bought Giro Havoc, I hope it never needs to pass that test. thanks Giro.
Favorite Trail: buckeye
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At: Fairview Cycles
Similar Products Used: Bell
Bike Setup: Ibis Alibi, superfly, xtr, Magura HS33s
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Jeffrey
a Weekend Warrior
from TNDate Reviewed: November 29, 2000
Strengths: no problems yetWeaknesses: doesn't fit as well as others i've tried. was expensive when i bought it (on sale) but i didn't know better and was drunk on that new equipment smell in the bike shop ventilation systemBottom Line: good backup helmet in case i land on my head in the other one
Favorite Trail: anything in Sedona, AZ
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At: local shop
Similar Products Used: 2000 specialized mountan man
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Guy
a Cross Country Rider
from MichiganDate Reviewed: October 6, 2000
Strengths: Inexpensive, fits my thin head well, looks nice.Weaknesses: HOT, a little heavy.Bottom Line: Well I bought the Incline during the summer and could not believe how poor the airflow was, even at night it was just too hot. Now that it's cooler, however, this has become my helmet of choice. With only 13 small vents, it's definately not recommended in hot or even warm weather.
I've had no problems with the straps or pads so far, they've held up pretty well under almost daily riding. Nothing fancy, of course, but they get the job done.
Overall, not a bad visored helmet for the price, but look elsewhere if you need more (any?) airflow.
Favorite Trail: dark
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$30.00
Similar Products Used: Bell Esprit, Forza
Giro Mojave
Bike Setup: Helmet on rider, rider on bike.
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Brian
a Weekend Warrior
from Tucson, AZ, USADate Reviewed: September 13, 2000
Strengths: Inexpensive; nice visor; that replacement dealWeaknesses: Could use some more vents, 13 (small ones at that). The lack of vents doesnt let air flow through the helmet, plus I have a fro so that doesn't help either.Bottom Line: A good helmet for a rider not that doesnt demand much airflow. Inexpensive and does the job.
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: 99' VRX 300, stock except HS-33 hydro brakes.
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Ronen
a Weekend Warrior
from Sydney, NSW, AustraliaDate Reviewed: September 5, 2000
Strengths: Good Looking, not too heavy, not too light...just right.
Strong, well fitting.....for me :)
Weaknesses: Gets a little hot up there. After a long ride, if u take it off for 2 minutes then put it back on....expect sweat to pur down youre face....but i guess thats with every helmet. Increadibly hard to adjust straps to be even on each side.Bottom Line: Good helmet, cheap, comes with that Giro warrante that i cant think of off the top of my head... Looks good too, And comes with a grooovy visor.
Favorite Trail: Bayside Annihilator
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Purchased At: Albion Street Cycles :)
Similar Products Used: Netti Stealth
Bike Setup: Mongoose Newman Pro NX 7.3 98'
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ash
a Weekend Warrior
from woodstock, ILDate Reviewed: July 22, 2000
Strengths: Great looks, styling, comes with a visor for a good price, good color selection, replacement policy.Weaknesses: A little on the heavier side and may be slightly hot inspite of all the vents.Bottom Line: I went to the local bike shops looking for a bell forza after hearing good reviews about the forza. I have to say that forza's good, but it would not look good on my head. The owner told me that he had some clearance helmets and I found an Incline lying in them, the price was 30 dollars after the rebate. I have heard people say that Giros fit a little funny, well it fits me better that most helmets I have tried. I got a 97 model and so its a very old model. I think Giro is one of the finest helmet for people with rounder heads.
Favorite Trail: local
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Similar Products Used: none so far.
Bike Setup: Giant Rincon SE.
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Frank
a Weekend Warrior
from SF, CADate Reviewed: May 22, 2000
Strengths: Looks pretty cool, fits and works well.Bottom Line: I am giving this helmet 5 chili's 'cause I'm able to write this review w/o brain damage. I just went endo after hitting a pothole on a steep SF street at 20+ MPH. A sprained wrist and some scrapes was the only damage done. I didnt realize I had hit my head until an onlooker said "that helmet saved your ass" - I took off the helmet and noticed some scrapes and a small crack. That would've been my head if it wasn't for the helmet. Plus, the helmet is (was) comfortable and looks (looked) good. Thanks Giro.
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
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Mark Gates
a Cross-Country Rider
from Powell, TNDate Reviewed: July 28, 1999
Strengths:
Looks pretty spiffy, fits my fat headWeaknesses:
none so farBottom Line: Not too bad a helmet; one of the few made that will fit my big fat head. I can't tell you any weaknesses since I haven't run into any trees or anything, but it'll happen soon, knowing my luck. Good value and comfortable; but it could use a few more vents.
Favorite Trail:
Virginia Creeper
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Bike Setup:
Trek 6500
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Jon David Forrester
a Cross-Country Rider
from Duluth, GADate Reviewed: May 13, 1999
Strengths:
inexpensiveWeaknesses:
Poor fit (for me), hard to adjust, straps stretched.Bottom Line: I was disappointed in the Incline. The fit was not good (this may have been may fault) and the straps seemed to stretch after use. The Qrank Ice Cube I am now using is much superior.
Favorite Trail:
rage in the sage
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Similar Products Used:
Qrank Ice Cube
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Kenneth Kemp
a Cross-Country Rider
from Carlsbad, NMDate Reviewed: May 7, 1999
Strengths:
It works!
Good looks
Replacement programWeaknesses:
None.Bottom Line: I can highly recommend this helmet. I operate on a budget and originally bought the helmet because of its price and it looked good. I had the helmet for a couple months before I went over the handlebars (rookie!) and landed head first on a small boulder. I wasn't hurt other than some cuts on my ear. The core of the helmet was slightly cracked and Giro replaced it with a voucher for half the list price. Needless to say, I was very pleased.
Favorite Trail:
local trail (no name)
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Similar Products Used:
Giro Venture
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Matt
a Weekend Warrior
from Byron Center, MIDate Reviewed: May 2, 1999
Strengths:
Looks cool for its modest priceWeaknesses:
Lack of ventalationBottom Line: The incline suits my needs just fine, but a little more ventalation wouldn't hurt.
Favorite Trail:
Yankee Springs
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
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Sean
a cross-country rider
from CADate Reviewed: February 22, 1999
Bottom Line:
I've had this helmet for about year and a half. It's got plenty of vents and keeps me cool. It's also fairly light. Nice color scheme, mine's blue, and good price.
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abba
a weekend warrior
from United States of LewinskyDate Reviewed: October 28, 1998
Bottom Line:
Had this lid for a little while 'till my wife drove over it. Fortunately it
was not on my head at the time. Overall, it was a decent helmet. It fit me like a condom and appeared to offer excellent crash protection. However, it was a bit heavy and VERY hot. It cost less than $50 and looked OK. Depending on your needs it could be a great choice. I (actually my wife) replaced it with something with better ventilation.
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ken
a cross-country rider
from canadaDate Reviewed: September 30, 1998
Bottom Line:
this helmet is the best one i've ever owned!!! !!! !!! !!! the ventilation is great the fit is excellent and it looks cool. the only problem with mine was that the velcro holding the roc loc headband came off so i bought some stick on velcro and now it is great!!! !!! !!! !!!
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