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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 |
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$ 150.00