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Submitted by
Rich
a Cross Country Rider
from UK
Date Reviewed: May 30, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Purchased At: | www.chainreactioncycles.com | | Strengths: | Saved My Life, also light, looks good and fits well. | | Weaknesses: | None | | Bottom Line: | This helmet saved my life after a big off coming down a hill. Landed on my head and rolled a few times but have no headache just loads of cuts down my arms and legs. The helmet cracked but stayed together ok. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeff
a Weekend Warrior
from T.O. Canada
Date Reviewed: August 5, 2002 | | Favoriate Trail: | Hardwood Hills | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Purchased At: | Silent Sports | | Strengths: | --looks wicked --nice fit
--light --ventilation
--super strong --mango colour :P | | Weaknesses: | uhh, price? | | Bike Setup: | SC Chameleon (XT, Race Face, King) / Norco VPS Shore (Boxxer, Race face, ect) | | Bottom Line: | This helmet served me well. Nothing to complain about over the past 2 years, except for where the velcro that holds the Roc-Loc strap sticks. It falls off fast, but i used contact cement and fixed that for good.
The other day I went out for a n urban ride, pulled a stupid move and ate asfalt. I got knocked out for almost 1 minute, and needless to say am pretty beat up. This helmet TRULY saved my life. It got a little crack, a dent and some scratches, but it served me well.
Cuddos to Giro on an amazing product! I'm getting another Giro for sure! | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
David XL
a Racer
from Borneo
Date Reviewed: March 4, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$100.00 | | Purchased At: | W.G cycle | | Strengths: | Whoaaahhhh!!!! Nice looks, nice ventilation design, the most unique helmet ever built by GIRO cuz it has MX design. It has thick layer to protect our head from gettting hospital bill for head injury. The visor position was well attached and does not block the view. | | Weaknesses: | I hate to stick back the pads! the glue spoils the day! wasting my time sticking the pad and Roc-loc strap even when I'm still riding on my bike thats horrible! | | Similar Products Used: | Bell Nemesis Pro, Giro Terrero, E2. | | Bike Setup: | Specialised FSR Comp, RS JUDY Race, XT mix XTR, XT Disc, Mavic's. | | Bottom Line: | The helmet really rocks, handsome looks and hardcore protection and also cools your head down.
I bought it cuz it inherit genes from its grandpa whose name was SWITCHBLADE !
If you dont want to look like euro rodie looks but wanna look like MX rider, then this is the helmet for u!
But anyway the glue patch idea really $@ck$!!!!!!!
Damn glue!
Due Giro's unique helmet design. I'll give 5 flamin chilis!!
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Submitted by
Dave...
a Weekend Warrior
from Connecticut
Date Reviewed: August 15, 2001 | | Favoriate Trail: | -none- | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$75.00 | | Purchased At: | D'Aniello's Amity Cycle 203-387-6734 | | Strengths: | This is a 2000 model and was discounted from $100 to $75.
Great fit!
Tried on the $40 Giro Gila first in SM/MED and it was loose fitting. This Hammerhead in SM/MED fit perfectly w/o extra pads. So, make sure you try more than one style on.
Good construction.
Adjustability of the ROC LOC 2 system is great.
The removable visor is a nice feature. Hope is stays in place.
Like the looks of this helmet, not overly big, nice ivory color.
It's so light in weight and vented so well I hardly know its on!!! I'm use to off-road full-face motocross helmets and on-road motorcycle helmets that weigh A LOT more and have almost no ventilation. This is a "cool feather" by comparison. | | Weaknesses: | Cost, was planning on spending only $40.
Seems visor might get pulled loose/off by branches. | | Similar Products Used: | Compared fit to Giro Gila. | | Bike Setup: | Iron Horse ATB 20 (First non-motorized bike in 30 years! Entry level, bought used) | | Bottom Line: | I recommend it.
Good fitting, good looking, light, cool, and PROTECTIVE so there's no good reason NOT to wear the helmet everytime riding.
Score 4 instead of 5 for both categories since I have no other bike helmet experience.
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Submitted by
marty
a
from iowa city
Date Reviewed: July 19, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$90.00 | | Strengths: | Fits great. Durable off the bike and on. Roc Loc holds the helmet in place better than other brands I've used.
Super cool and ventilating. I can ride hard for 20 miles in 80 degree temps, take the helmet off and my hair is still dry on top.
I haven't had the problem with the visor coming off that others have reported.
Can be used with or without the visor. The visor also adjusts up and down. | | Weaknesses: | Kind of expensive, although the Hammerhead is now discontinued so you might be able to get it cheap online or in the bargain bid of your local store.
Inside pads come loose (true for most helmets I've known) but can be reattached using a glue gun.
The squared-off looking back shape is a little different than the normal pointy back design. Some people might not like this. Makes no difference to me. | | Similar Products Used: | Three different models of Bell Image, dating back to 1989. | | Bike Setup: | road, commuter, mountain | | Bottom Line: | Great helmet.
Excellent fit.
Cool and airy.
Durable.
A discontinued model that they should have kept. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt Grothoff
a Cross Country Rider
from st louis, kirksville MO
Date Reviewed: April 18, 2001 | | Favoriate Trail: | Chubb in st louis | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$100.00 | | Purchased At: | Touring Cyclist in st louis | | Strengths: | Excellent ventilation (i can feel the air blowing through!), the visor is removable, Roc Loc, looks cool i guess, covers more of my head than my last helmet did | | Weaknesses: | the straps are extremely susceptible to velcro, meaning that if they keep brushing up against it, they fray easily; sits kinda high | | Similar Products Used: | Giro Ricochet, Airblast | | Bike Setup: | Trek 7000 w/Mars C, Rolf Satellites, M545s | | Bottom Line: | this is a gret helmet, especially at the prices that i am now seeing it advertised at online. A coupe of the reviews for it said were expressing concern about the weight of it, well, i never though of the weight of it once till then, so unless you are a wimpy girlyman, then go ahead and complain. excellent helmet, little pricy. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jim
a Weekend Warrior
from San Marcos
Date Reviewed: March 30, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$59.00 | | Purchased At: | Supergo | | Strengths: | Awesome fit, feels like it was made just for my head. Can be worn for extended periods. | | Weaknesses: | Weight maybe too heavy for XC racers | | Similar Products Used: | Bell(varioius) | | Bike Setup: | Specialized Enduro Comp | | Bottom Line: | This is a great MTB helmet the ROC LOC system fits like a glove. Not too heavy for me, muuuccchhh better than any Bell I've tried. The weight may bother some but I can't complain with the fit. Good helemt for anyone who enjoys getting in the dirt and having fun. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Igor
a
from Rafienko
Date Reviewed: March 5, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$100.00 | | Strengths: | Nice fit, good ventilation | | Weaknesses: | * a tad expensive
* velcro (inside the helmet) is not glued properly | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | Klein Mantra Race | | Bottom Line: | The helmet served me well right up to the point when I crashed: and yes, it did do precisely what it was supposed
to, save my head. The crash warranty is a nice feature too.
An irritating moment is the velcro coming off: I cannot comprehend why Giro can make a decent helmet, but can't glue the pads properly. But then again, nothing a superglue won't fix in a matter of seconds.
Overall -- a good helmet.
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Submitted by
Kirk Pedrick
a Cross Country Rider
from Sicklerville
Date Reviewed: February 5, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$65.00 | | Purchased At: | Supergo | | Strengths: | Awsome fit and lots of vents. Overall, a great helemt | | Weaknesses: | Would have liked to have had roc lock 3, but you can't have everything for this price. | | Similar Products Used: | Bell | | Bike Setup: | Cannondale 800/ Rock Shock Jett/ LX / Rolf wheels | | Bottom Line: | For the price, get one of these. Great fit and plenty of vents, and for 65.00 it's a steal. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matthew Martino
a Weekend Warrior
from Roxbury, CT
Date Reviewed: January 13, 2001 | | Favoriate Trail: | The Pinnacle | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$100.00 | | Purchased At: | PerformanceBike.com | | Strengths: | Looks good, Roc Loc keeps the helmet in place, lots of vents, built so it can take a beating, available in bright yllow, excellent Giro reputation. | | Weaknesses: | After a while the adhesive stuff that holds the straps in place can come lose....nothing some duct tape or super glue can't fix, a little expensive | | Similar Products Used: | Giro Supermoto RL | | Bike Setup: | Cannondale F2000SX | | Bottom Line: | An awesome, functional, good looking helmet that does everything a helmet should. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
kyle scully
a Downhiller
from b.c.
Date Reviewed: January 3, 2001 | | Favoriate Trail: | 7th secret | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$75.00 | | Purchased At: | i dont know | | Strengths: | looks awsome, strong, good head support | | Weaknesses: | the glue on the roc loc comes loose | | Similar Products Used: | switchblade | | Bike Setup: | specialized p3 | | Bottom Line: | good helmet, strong, looks pimp | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bill
a
from Warrenton VA
Date Reviewed: December 5, 2000 | | Favoriate Trail: | W&OD in DC | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance Bikes | | Strengths: | For inline skating one of the best. Light weight, excellent ventilation, very comfortable. If you are an inline skater looking for a super helmet to protect your brains, and if you can find it discounted, buy it. For retail, see if Giro has fixed their visor and pad sticking problem yet. | | Weaknesses: | Like others, had a problem with the visor not staying in place, and the pads inside the helmet. Fixed with a hot glue gun. If I had paid full retail, they would have gotten it back in a heart beat. But, I bought the last years model on a closeout so I really can't complain. Its fixed and works fine now. | | Similar Products Used: | Various Bell models | | Bike Setup: | Don't ride. | | Bottom Line: | For value and comfort I rate it a solid 4, for manufacturing quality, only a 3. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Paul-John Mattingly
a Cross Country Rider
from U.S.A baby
Date Reviewed: October 25, 2000 | | Favoriate Trail: | Too many | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Purchased At: | Supergo | | Strengths: | Light, Execellent fit, comfort, style, ventilation; POV visor is a godsend, Roc Loc 2, STRONG | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized Enduro Pro, Giro Eclipse | | Bike Setup: | Marin Pine Mountain with Marzocchi Atom Bomb, XT drivetrain, Avid brakes, Ritchey tires | | Bottom Line: | This helmet is awesome. I got it for 60 bucks at Supergo which is a steal for this helmet. It fits my head perfectly which is hard to find a helmet that does because I have a large head (7 3/4). It has great ventilation, even though it only has 18 vents because the vents are huge. The Roc Loc is awesome and keeps the helmet right in place. The problems people are talking about with the visors must be about older models because this years model has a secure snap on, adjustable visor. It is easy to take off and stays right in place. Also it is stylish for all you people that worry about that kind of thing. For cross country riding this is an awesome helmet. I have smacked it a couple times in pretty bad crashs and it has come out still looking like new. The In-mold hardbody shell is super-strong. Overall you can't get a better helmet for XC at this price. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
J B
a Cross Country Rider
from Alamogordo, NM USA
Date Reviewed: October 21, 2000 | | Favoriate Trail: | Too many to say | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Purchased At: | Supergo | | Strengths: | Looks, price, fit, comfort, quality | | Weaknesses: | None | | Bike Setup: | FSR Stumpjumper XC and Stumpjumper hardtail, both with many upgrades | | Bottom Line: | For $60 this is a hell of a good helmet. It is as good as other helmets you'd pay over $100 for. I have absolutely no complaints and even bought a second one. As far as the people who have problems with the visor and suspension, I suspect they aren't being careful. Don't leave the helmet in a car with the windows rolled up in hot weather, the heat will melt the glue in any helmet and things will come apart. Also don't smash it into a pack or through it around or you'll knock the visor off. I have already started the second year of hard use with my first Hammerhead and have no problems at all. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Alan K.
a Weekend Warrior
from San Francisco, CA
Date Reviewed: October 1, 2000 | | Favoriate Trail: | Miwok | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$100.00 | | Purchased At: | Dont remember | | Strengths: | The helmet looks good and fits well. The Roc Loc system has been working well for me, and haven't had any of the common complaints of loosening, or the visor not sticking. Very light and strong....banged it around a few times on rocks and only a scratch....my head is fine! | | Weaknesses: | It sits a little high....I'd like it lower on my head more like a baseball hat. | | Bike Setup: | '98 GT LTS, Shimano XTR, Marzochi, etc | | Bottom Line: | Good helmet for my purposes. Light and protects well. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dude of Life
a Cross Country Rider
from Charleston SC
Date Reviewed: September 28, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$100.00 | | Purchased At: | cant remember | | Strengths: | Looks, ventilation and fit. | | Weaknesses: | Just as everyone else has said. The visor and the roc loc stuff just will not stick. Instead of trying to glue or tape everything, I just contacted Giro and I have a new helmet on the way free of charge. I agree: to much money to have to put tape or glue on the helmet for it to work properly | | Similar Products Used: | Some cheap Bell that works better than the Giro | | Bike Setup: | YSL 200 Sella saddle, Easton bars | | Bottom Line: | This is a good helmet all around, but they need to come up with a better mounting for the visor and the Roc Loc
3 chilis for the value and two for the problems | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
James
a Weekend Warrior
from South Lyon Michigan
Date Reviewed: August 16, 2000 | | Favoriate Trail: | Island Lake | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$100.00 | | Purchased At: | Washtenaw Cycle & Fitness | | Strengths: | Comfortable fit, cool styling, excellent ventilation, removable visor | | Weaknesses: | Visor attachment sucks, glue holding velcro pads comes off, helmet is a little on the large size | | Similar Products Used: | Helmets by Bell, Specialized | | Bike Setup: | '00 Gary Fisher Sugar 1, Bontrager Race Lite crankset, Shimano XT shifters & FD, XTR RD, Avid Mag brakes, Thompson post and stem, LP Composite carbon bar and bar ends, Rolf wheels, SPD pedals (747s) | | Bottom Line: | This helmet is far more comfortable than the others I've used, and the ventilation is awesome. Even at slow speeds I can feel the wind through the vents. The pads help wick sweat away from my face, too, so it's not dripping into my eyes while I ride.
I have 2 major complaints with this helmet, though. First, the visor is awful. I have an older helmet with a little velcro patch in the center (the new ones have that adjustable visor), and it frequently falls down in my face while riding -- usually at the most inopportune times. For the most part, I just leave the damn thing off and ride without it. The other big problem is one that's been addressed here by virtually everyone: the glue holding down the velcro pads and the Roc Loc comes undone. Others have made great suggestions about how to fix it, but the problem shouldn't happen at all. Overall, a 3 chili pepper rating. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brendan
a Downhiller
from Alaska
Date Reviewed: August 8, 2000 | | Favoriate Trail: | My backyard | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | Very sleek and aerodynamic, comfortable, an well fitting! | | Weaknesses: | the damn velcro on the viser, it always falls off. Someone inform the manufacturer! | | Similar Products Used: | None | | Bike Setup: | Gary fisher frame, shimano lx 9 speed drivetrain w/ SRAM 9.0 SL rear der. adn half pipe shifters. Rock Shox Sid XC, and some hayes disk brakes, with the new mavic 223 rims, with michelin hot s tires. Very tight bike! | | Bottom Line: | If u can get this helmet for cheap, get it. I got it for $39 in a close out. The viser is kind of screwed up, but for that price i couldn't resist! Very nice roc-loc system. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Olav Ljone Skogaas
a Cross Country Rider
from Oslo, Norway
Date Reviewed: August 4, 2000 | | Favoriate Trail: | Oslo forrests | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | Good ventilation, nice design and fits like a glove | | Weaknesses: | The velcro | | Similar Products Used: | None | | Bike Setup: | Trek 6000 with Marzocchi Flylight Z3 100 y2k | | Bottom Line: | It's very good helmet, loooks cool and keeps you cool. The only problem has been the velcro patches, but that was easily fixed with superglue, although one shouldn't really have to after paying this much for a lid. But that's just nitpicking.
All in all a great helmet. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Homeslice Rude
a Weekend Warrior
from Sacramento, Cally
Date Reviewed: July 24, 2000 | | Favoriate Trail: | any | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Giro's commitment to it's product | | Weaknesses: | None so far | | Similar Products Used: | Old Bell stuff | | Bike Setup: | K2 Razorback | | Bottom Line: | I can't really find much difference between this helmet and the other Giro's (E2, Exodus, etc.) at the higher price ranges. Seems like the marketing is the only real difference, the materials are the same and the 2000's look like the flow is even close. Ok, the Roc-Loc is different, but they will all work about the same when you ram your head into a tree. Mine is the new version (different colors, patterns). Much different then what I had originally looked at about 3 months ago. I haven't experienced any of the pad problems discussed below, but it might be too soon to tell. Looks great (kinda a tattoo pattern, for what it matters), and fits my head well. I don't even know I am wearing it.
Look for people trying to unload last year's helmets on the web, you could get one for $59.99 or cheaper if you are lucky, and it will work just as good as a $159.99 model.
I am giving it 5's for it's execution and value, it does what it should and it does so with style. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
bRAD
a Cross Country Rider
from Toronto, Ontario
Date Reviewed: July 7, 2000 | | Favoriate Trail: | Mansfield | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Good fit, good visibility | | Weaknesses: | velcro pulls off on roc-loc | | Bike Setup: | 97 litespeed obed | | Bottom Line: | A great helmet, If you go to the hardware store, you can buy velcro adhesive glue for porous surfaces, use this and your velcro will never come off again. 4 chilis for value 'cause I had to fix the velcro myself, I shouldn't have to do anything to a helmet in this price range | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
josh
a Weekend Warrior
from redfield, SD
Date Reviewed: May 8, 2000 | | Favoriate Trail: | anything | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | looks good...excellent fit...great ventilation...comfortable...adjustable visor... | | Weaknesses: | havne't had the rock loc problem...but i have had a few of the velcro patches pull off...again just some super glue and they stick better... | | Similar Products Used: | bell image pro...nemesis 2 pro... | | Bike Setup: | trek 7000...lx/xt...marzocchi Jr. T... | | Bottom Line: | this helmet is the bomb...it ventilates awesome...it feels like someone stuck a large fan to the front of the dumb thing...it looks good...and fits even better...the adjustable visor is quite handy especially in the woods...i also like the rock lock...it works better than bells nelson...bottom line is i would reccomend this helmet to anyone who's willing to pay the money...5 flaming bannanas for value...4 for the overall because of the pull of velcro...
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Submitted by
Schwinn-Man BOB
a Weekend Warrior
from Delafield
Date Reviewed: April 27, 2000 | | Favoriate Trail: | Emma Carlin | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Wonderful fit, great adjustability, and a good setup for on the fly adjustments. Plus, Its damn cool lokin'! | | Weaknesses: | As others have stated the adhesive on the Roc Loc rear head brace comes loose quite quickly, but is easily fixed with some super glue or Strong adhesive tape. | | Similar Products Used: | specialized, bell, etc...... | | Bike Setup: | SCHWINN S.30 all XT/XTR w/ Judy Race and Cane Creek AD-5 rear | | Bottom Line: | This is a great helmet even if you have to fix the Roc Loc strap. Even at it's somewhat steep price, this helmet is worth it. It will give you years upon years of comfertable use and will always turn some heads. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Binhexboy
a Cross Country Rider
from Minneapolis, MN, USA
Date Reviewed: April 5, 2000 | | Favoriate Trail: | River Flats... MN River | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | Great Ventilation! Can customize fit very well! | | Weaknesses: | Price... it's a little spendy - be sure to look for it on sale. | | Similar Products Used: | Bell | | Bike Setup: | Kona Pahoehoe - Stock | | Bottom Line: | I just got hit buy a car going about 27mph and the hammerhead saved me big time. I have always loved the helmet... and for those of you that worry about it coming off. Usually you have one major impact... and other little ones (so don't worry about it falling off). This thing stayed on like a glove and sustained a crack up the back.
If you ride a lot... and figure out a value on safety and comfort, this helmet is well worth the price! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scotty McGregor
a Cross Country Rider
from South Dakota
Date Reviewed: January 16, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Pretty damn good. Liked the fit, nice color. Ventage galore. Loved the helmet, email me, and i will suggest it to you. | | Weaknesses: | One. Adhesive holding rocloc came undone. otherwise, good | | Similar Products Used: | bell image pro, bell something else, go giro, dont go back | | Bike Setup: | Giant, lx xt | | Bottom Line: | The bottom line is, pay the extra money for the helmet. its a damn good helmet for the money. May have to buy some good adhesive to glue the roc loc back on. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Loren
a Racer
from Hershey!
Date Reviewed: June 27, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
Decent ventilation. Very comfortable if you get the right size. Nice colors - I have the Mango one, and it's not as obnoxious-looking as you'd think. Family can pick you out in the pack for race photos! | | Weaknesses: |
I had the same problem as Bruce and some of the other people - the RocLoc adhesive came unstuck in the first week! But, I have found the solution, Bruce. Get some 3M weatherstrip adhesive. It's a yellowy, rubber-cement type of stuff that seems really cheesy when you first put it on, but once it dries, it stays put. I used just a little where the cheap Giro adhesive had been, sort of clamped it into place, and let it dry overnight. This stuff is the answer. | | Similar Products Used: |
Bell collander
Giro supermoto | | Bottom Line: | A good helmet if you have some 3M weatherstrip adhesive lying around the house. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Teresa
a Cross-Country Rider
from Rapid City, SD
Date Reviewed: June 22, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Fit is awesome. | | Weaknesses: |
I too have had problems with the sticky pad that holds the RocLoc system into place. I have had two previous helmets and have never had any problem with the glue that holds the system into place. | | Bottom Line: | For the money I paid for the helmet, I would have really liked to see the RocLoc system stay in place. It's pretty much useless in an accident. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave
a Cross-Country Rider
from England
Date Reviewed: June 2, 1999 | | Favoriate Trail: |
River Wear Trail | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Strengths: |
Nice fit, vents and it looks good. | | Bottom Line: | A top helmet, I havent crashed it yet so I'm not sure if it will work its magic, but no complaints so far. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
BRUCE
a Cross-Country Rider
from British Columbia
Date Reviewed: April 9, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
Good fit, nice styling | | Weaknesses: |
The glue on the velcro peel & stick pads that attach the Roc Loc at the side of the helmet softens from the heat generated during the ride and come off, making the Roc Loc attachment device pretty much useless. LBS tried to fix it with double sided tape; didn't last one ride. e-mailed Giro and they said maybe the pads were not installed properly and they would send me a new set. That was a month ago - nothing yet. When you pay big bucks for a helmet, it is a joke to have such cheap attachment systems. | | Similar Products Used: |
Bell Evo Pro, similar problems with the velcro pads coming unglued. | | Bottom Line: | Nice fit and good looking helmet, but they went cheap on the most important aspect; a helmet is no good if it won't stay on! Lousy customer service too! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
MCA
a Weekend Warrior
from Clarkston, MI
Date Reviewed: March 16, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Bottom Line: | I just bought the Hammerhead helmet. In fact I bought a '98 model and got 20%off, which I though was a good deal. I like the color better anyway. This helmet looks good and fits great. I can't believe how well it fits. I tried it at the store and immediately decided I wanted to buy it. There was nothing wrong with my old helmet other than not fitting like the Hammerhead. It's also really light. A must have. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeff
a racer
from Quantico, VA USA
Date Reviewed: January 9, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I have recently bought the hammer head an love it. The ventilation is great and the looks far surpass the image that my last helmet provided. The fit though is probably the most appealing attribute that it posses. Just like some of the other reviewers it sucks down right onto my head. I wouldn't trade it for anything (well, except maybe a 99' exodus). | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
mtb_man
a cross-country rider
from Hobart Australia
Date Reviewed: November 28, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
My Hammerhead SC is now almost 5 years old.It is an awesome helmet.The fit has been fantastic.Despite having some heavy crashes on it, it still holds up.Added a Troy Lee chrome visor and some stickers to keep her looking good a few years back and everything is sweet.I recomend a giro helmet for anyone.5 flaming horse carcasses for 5 years of great service. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dennis Ordiway
a cross-country rider
from San Clemente, CA
Date Reviewed: October 17, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I rode with my Hammerhead for a few months. Two weeks ago, it gave its inanimate life for me, cracking in an accident. The accident sheared off the visor, separated my AC joint, and shredded the pins that held my rider number to my Camelback. I had to shake my head to keep myself from passing out after the crash. I wish I had the same quality of protection for my shoulder as I did for my head! I had no neckache, and only a mild headache that went away in a few hours. Giro's replacement program is OK: a net $60 credit toward the purchase of a new Giro helmet. The credit varies with the cost of the helmet you have.Other than that, I think the looks are great. I had the Roc Loc to the point where the helmet popped onto my head, and I could shake it around without the neck straps and the helmet would barely move. Ventilation is first rate. When I go to replace it, my choices will be the Hammerhead and the Exodus. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jakob Thyness
a weekend warrior
from Norway
Date Reviewed: September 7, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I should have bought this helmet long ago. I've been slowly working my way up the Giro range, my last helmet was a Torero. If fit very well and looked nice, but was way too warm. The Hammerhead has great ventilation, pads that can absorb incredible amounts of sweat, classic Giro fit, and killer looks. What more could you want? | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Claus Hinz-Berg
a cross-country rider
from Denmark
Date Reviewed: August 24, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Just bought the thingy....It´s great!!!
A helmet, is a good helmet, when it can perform the disappearing act, this helmet does that with excellence.
The rocloc system really works, and your able to do all sorts of adjustments, in order to get the thing to glue to your head.
Further more it has an awesome design, good proctection....and so on.
Whats to say.......buy the thing!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Alika
a weekend warrior
from Honolulu, Hi
Date Reviewed: August 22, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This Giro Hammerhead helmet is far superior then my 3 year old Giro Holeshot helmet. The hammerhead has more vents which means more air flow. Its lighter thus less fatique. And it sticks to my head like glue (even when I went head over heals trying to do an impossible dropoff. Just one thing though it looks kind of boxy from the rear, being that's the view others will get as you pass them by. Give it 4 of those red little hot things.
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Submitted by
Kris Coyne
a cross-country rider
from Colorado
Date Reviewed: June 16, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
What kind of crap review is that one?!? (I am refering to the review that is below this one). Some people have too much time on thier hands. I have a Giro Switchblade (see the review when they post the product) which is basically a hammerhead when you take the face guard. It is a great helmet and fits me like a glove. I would say--spend the extra $$$ and get the switchblade. If you aren't crashing, you aren't trying hard enough. Get a helmet that will give you peace of mind and put it to good use. | | Overall Rating: |
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$ 110.00
