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Submitted by
prc
a Cross-Country Rider
from Batalha Portugal
Date Reviewed: December 20, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Strengths: |
Everything you need in a helmet. | | Weaknesses: |
None. | | Similar Products Used: |
Specialized, Bell | | Bottom Line: | Its time for me to retire the Supermoto.It's not the best looking helmet or the lightest or the one with 5 zillion vents, but it did its job quite well. It fit great was relatively light and save my melon from stiches on a number of occasions.I really can not ask for more from a helmet. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian Kopp
a Racer
from Baltimore, MD
Date Reviewed: April 23, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Merriman's Mill loop | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
fit great from first to lastsaved my life | | Weaknesses: |
front heavy | | Bottom Line: | I lost balance and fell 17 feet from a bridge on a fire road, landing on some rocks. My Supermoto took a big fat rock at the temple and slit down the side. It performed wonderfully, no complaints here. I'll be getting one of those fancy hammerheads once i'm back. By the way... no broken bones... camelback saved my spine. cool | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
berrywise
a cross-country rider
from Stillwater, Mn
Date Reviewed: March 2, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I am about to buy a new helmet so I figured now would be a good time to review my last one. I picked up the Supermot out of Supergo for fifty dollars. I find that to be a great deal considering this was once Giro's top of the line helmet.
There are obvisously cooler, lighter, better looking helmets out there but at 50 dolars you really can't go wrong here. I would really suggest instead of spending 130 on this year's newest buying last years for 50-70.Great venting, nice looks, great protection. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
SuperHemme
a racer
from Univ. of Richmond, VA
Date Reviewed: February 24, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I have a supermoto and boy o boy let me tell you how super it really is. I was riding just a few months ago when my friend wasnt paying attention to me turning. At about 25 mph he slammed into me and we both went flying. I lived and my head was ok. Thats what makes the supermoto cool. The problem.... its a little wide on my head
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Submitted by
Krzysztof Zielinski
a cross-country rider
from Poland
Date Reviewed: November 16, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I always wanted to have this helmet as it has superb look. I bought it at Supergo for only 49 $ and I'm very pleased with it - very light and comfortable, Roc Loc holds it in place. What else could I say - I'm happy I finally got it because as I wrote I always wanted to have it. Great helmet. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bill Mistretta
a downhiller
from Osan AB, Korea
Date Reviewed: August 18, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Wanted the Bell EVO Pro 2, but had to settle for the Supermoto RL...hey for $49 at Supergo it was a REAL deal! Like the fit alot, but I wish it came with more removable pads then just the brow pad. I recently played chicken with a tree at the end of a gnarly downhill attempt, and the tree won. The Supermoto saved my melon (but alas, the helmet cracked bad) and I got up and laughed it off! Great helmet for the price...go to Supergo and get this helmet NOW!!! Not much of a color selection though. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
BGOld
a cross-country rider
from Providence, RI
Date Reviewed: July 23, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This helmet is super and it's moto and I got it for only $49 at Supergo. My first real helmet and it's got 16 vents and weighs about 10 oz. the roc lock does it's job and the air flow is great and it's real light. My only gripe is that they don't tell you wher to stick to fitting pads and they only give you four so if you mess up like I did and try them in ten different places they don't stick and you're stuck, but I contacted Giro and they sent me sticky velcro things to attach rhem so it gets five of those awful looking things | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ben Timmins
a cross-country rider
from Cumberland,B.C Canada
Date Reviewed: July 7, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
YA'LL CROWD AROUND NOW! This helmet is light,comfartable and pretty stylin. I went from an old specialized helmet to this and I've noticed a fat difference in my head at the end of a ride. Another thing that I liked about this helmet is the 16 fat titty sized holes this baby packs. The only promblem with the helmet was that if left in heat the plastic melts a bit and get's weeker. If you can spend around $150-$200 this helmet is pretty FAT, I definetily reccomend it. ITS DOPE. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tom
a cross-country rider
from Maryland
Date Reviewed: February 22, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Great Helmet! Light as a feather, fits like a glove, great adjustments. Even the strap doesn't seem to tangle! Sizing is kind of odd - I usually need a Large to Extra Large but with this helmet a M/L fit perfectly. I didn't even have to add padding to get a better fit. Make sure you try the different sizes before buying. Can't go wrong with this! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Lisa Mulzet
a cross-country rider
from Vancouver, B.C.
Date Reviewed: November 15, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I've had a bell and a specialized. Before purchasing this helmet I did some serious try-ons of bell, specialized, trek, trexxel, and Louis Garneau. This is the only helmet that fits snuggly. While it took me a while to make the decision to part with the cash, I am finally wearing a helmet that doesn't flop around. I'm sure it was worth it. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Marky
a racer
from Brockville, Ontario
Date Reviewed: September 25, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Love this lid! This is my first real MTB specific helmet. I was wearing the Specialized Air Pirranha but got tired of the thing boucing all over my head. The Supermoto has great fit, comfort, and air cooling. Highly recommend this helmet. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Angus Trenholme
a cross-country rider
from Southampton, UK
Date Reviewed: September 19, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Bought the haelmet to replace a rather nasty bell item. Fits like a hat (well I would say glove, but since when has anyone worn a glove on their head?)
After several months use it has become more than a little sweaty, so I decided to replace it. Thirty five mph coming off Mam Tor in the Peak District, the trail suddenly tightens, and I'm left facing 6 boulders. Suspension can't quite cope, so i go down on my head and face. Result - stopped, but with unconciousness, mountain rescue, hospital, thirty five external and twenty internal stitches, and I have got another helmet, or rather five helmets, because that's what my supermoto ended up as. It saved my life, and the bonus is that you get a cheap replacement - and its clean.(I'm sure thereare easier ways to get a week of work though) | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave L
a cross-country rider
from Anchorage, Ak.
Date Reviewed: September 17, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
One highspeed downhill crash. Results: Fractured hip socket,lots of rash,damaged
helmet..... no head injury. My Supermoto stayed on, stayed in place and totaly
protected my head. What more could you want. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt
a racer
from Fargo
Date Reviewed: September 5, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
There is no doubt that Giro makes the best helmets, but I wish they would be just a little cheaper. I got the 96 one, I paid $109 for mine and I thought I got a deal from the $130 deal. Now I see they go for 99 bucks or whatever, its a great helmet, the Exodus is better looking, but the Supermoto will leave you a little jingle in your pocket. Once you've had Roc Loc there is no turning back. They also have great road helmets.
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Submitted by
jerry
a cross-country rider
from Corvallis, Or
Date Reviewed: July 28, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Just one little mistake on Top Secret, a tight, steep singletrack and it was head first off the bike. I didn't even have time to put my hands up. Smash, I could feel the helmet disintigrate into about 8 pieces around my head, cut my forehead (10 Stitches), scrapped my face up, crunched my neck (its pretty sore), but I got up and slowly rode the 5 miles back to the car. Without it, who knows, so I have to give this unit 10 chilies.
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Submitted by
Shane Jones
a cross-country rider
from New York
Date Reviewed: June 27, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Just bought it for 69$ and happy for every dollar i payed! I wouldn't pay the
original price of 115$ but if you can get it for less than 80$ get it! It
fits like a glove on your head once you adjust the Roc Loc and the design is
cool and keeps you cool on hot days. Can't go wrong with this helmet | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rob Lo
a cross-country rider
from Suisun City, CA. 94585-3745
Date Reviewed: April 8, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Excellent helmet this my 7th Giro helmet, I like my Supermoto RL the best because it looks cool and it has a built in roll-cage for extra support. Crash test approved. Always wear a helmet it can save your life, it saved mine! Giro is a great company to deal with they even let me up grade from the Air Attack. Thumbs up to Giro. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Greg
a weekend warrior
from Texas
Date Reviewed: April 8, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Had mine for about a year...great looking & well fitting, but all those
vents don't seem to cool as well as my old cheap Walmart (Bell-made?)
helmet--most likely due to the extra lower cranium protection. I paid
over $100 for mine, so I think it's well worth the $50 those below have
gotten it for. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott Robinson
a cross-country rider
from Woodland Hills, CA
Date Reviewed: April 7, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I ride in the Santa Monica Mtns. mostly. 15-20 miles a day. Moderate cold 50's to 115's. A very light cool helmet. Fits really well. A comfortable helmet. I do seem to get sunburn through the vent holes, ouch. Would appreciate a little more sun protection. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
dylan
a cross-country rider
from Reno
Date Reviewed: February 6, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
fortunatly i only paid 40 bucks for this garished but hip looking
lid, overall i would have to say the bell image pro
i owned previously was a much better helmet.the brow pads wear
burning red holes into my forehead and the shell quality doesn't come
close to bell's, otherwise it works fine and looks swell!i couldn't live with
myself, however, if i'd paid retail! | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
G. Meyer
a racer
from Colorado Springs, CO
Date Reviewed: December 27, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
The Supermoto fits excellent and stays in place. Very light and good ventilation. I broke my first one head-into a tree. Giro replaced it for $40 bucks. Giro's crash replacement reps are excellent to work with. My replacement has since saved my mellon a second time. I wish it could have saved my collarbone! Price is steep and the safari paint sceem is a bit ugly. Shop around to save those pennies! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
H. Blanchard
a cross-country rider
from Brisbane, CA
Date Reviewed: December 10, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
Beware of this helmet! It fits great, is very light, but the shell and the styrofoam are not very strong. After only 4 months of use, the plastic liner is warped from riding on hot days, and the styrofoam is very beaten up from laying this helemt on anythin harder than plush carpet. The helmet is way to expensive for this crap to be happening. 2 stars | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve
a cross-country rider
from Gilroy, CA
Date Reviewed: October 31, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
Best fitting helmet I ever put on. If your head is worth it, buy it. A helmet that fits will always be used and worn correctly. This one fits the bill if not the pocket book. Then again, my brains are worth an extra few bucks. I would have gave it 5 Chili's but the price is high. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott Robinson
a cross-country rider
from Woodland Hills, CA USA
Date Reviewed: October 29, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
very airy light, comfortable helmet. My one problem is probably my own, is that the ventelation holes are so big that the sun shines through and burns holes in my head. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gabriel Chrisman
a weekend warrior
from Seattle, WA
Date Reviewed: October 23, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I got this helmet to replace my aging, pathetic LT 700. My previous helmet had 4 vents, all basically covered up by the stretchy cover. So I get my new helmet, and go for a ride in the late evening in october...My head got frozen. This thing has great ventilation, and looks great. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Christian Stahl
a cross-country rider
from Bethany CT USA
Date Reviewed: October 20, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
It's great. It's light and won't get heavy on your head like other helmets. The vents really keep you cool during those longer rides. It put a hole in my wallet but you kind of get used to that when you mountain bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jamie Howton
a cross-country rider
from Chicago, IL
Date Reviewed: October 11, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
It looks, fits and feels great. The ventilation is excellent and above all it protects your head very well. I just managed to break mine, but I guess landing on my head on some rocks isn't what I was supposed to be doing. I will be getting another one! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Michael
a cross-country rider
from NYC
Date Reviewed: August 27, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I went into the local bike shop to buy a Bell Image Pro and walked out with a Giro Supermoto. This helmet fits and stays in place. Maybe the cost of the Supermoto is high but it fits, ventilates well and looks good. In short you will alway wear it because there are no excuses not to. Buy it, wear it and be safe. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike Peck
a racer
from Boulder CO
Date Reviewed: July 15, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I purchased the Supermoto in late May primarliy because I got a great deal on it. That said, I would pay retail in a heart beat. The fit is NEARLY perfect, the RocLoc is awesome! Both side pegs on the visor broke off the first day (a face plant may have had something to do with this occurance)but Giro replaced it with an upgrade quickly.
Compared to the Bell PRO I previously used it gets the nod in both style and ventilation. The only improvements I could suggest would be a thiner strap, easier buckle and of course the unobtainable perfect fit (its not fair to expect a perfect fit because everyone's noggins get squeezed out differently). If you are in the market for a top
of the line helmet check out the QRANQ(sp?)Ice Qube. It seems to have even more vents and a cleaner strap buckle arrangement. Of course, my wife just walked in, looked over my shoulder and tells me to admit there was nothing wrong with the BELL Pro. Thats what I think. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave
a weekend warrior
from S.F.
Date Reviewed: June 21, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I think this is the best helmet out there. I was stressed at first witht the $120 cash outlay, but I have not been dissapointed. It is so light, and does not jiggle or move, that you forget that you are wearing ahelmet. It is also very cool. Irode in 100 degree heatup in clearlake (Bogg Mountain) and it was great. The visor is also sweet for fending off branches. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
David Joslin
a cross-country rider
from Seattle
Date Reviewed: June 18, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
Nice helmet, fits very well, good ventilation, and offers good protection. My
visor broke after a few uses and I fixed it with electrical tape. The other day
I stumbled onto Giros web site. They had a comments mailto to I asked for a new
visor and I got two new visors 3 days later. The new visors appear to address the
problem I had with my original one.
Nice product, they have fixed the weak visor mounts and they appear to have
wonderful customer service.
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Submitted by
Dan K.
a
from truckee
Date Reviewed: June 14, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
A great helmet!! Most places sell it for 129 or so, but I mailordered mine for 89 bucks!! The roc loc is fantastic and the vents do a great job. The visor is nice but the velcro is kind of hokey when you take the visor off. I just leave it on though. The weight is normal and the straps/buckle are troublefree. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
David Ian Faulkner
a racer
from
Date Reviewed: May 3, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
The first thing you notice about this helmet is the style, It looks
absolutely stunning. The problem is you pay for it, with the price well
out of reach of the usual mountain biker you can only hope the good
features follow throughout the Giro range.
Giro were the first people to use a rocloc style device, and it
works. The rocloc makes the helmet much more secure than any I have
previously worn. It helps to keep the helmet in the correct position no
matter how hard you ride. None of that annoying hat knocking on you
sunglasses. The fit of the helmet is another bonus helped by the rocloc
the hat fits snugly without making you head feel like it's been encased
in cement. The vents are well positioned and help to keep your head cool
even on the hottest of days. The peak an excellent feature not only does
it keep the sun out of your eyes and looks cool, but it somehow manages
to reduce the ammount of wind in your eyes. If you've ever had the
problem of eyes streaming after a fast downhill you will know how useful
that could be.
For all it's good points there are a few poor features, The peak
is fiddely to remove and once off leaves two velcro pads behind. Some
other people who tried the helmet said it pressed slightly at the
top/front of the head. The design on the helmet has a tendancy to scratch
easily. Worst of all though is that crippeling price tag. | | Overall Rating: |
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