My evaluation of the new Giro helmet

Wheels of Happiness

January 18, 2014.  

It is not the official Giro light version.  The light version is about 192 grams. It looks to be less than 200 grams.  Most helmets weigh 300 grams or more.  Hefty price, hefty weight.   Mine is light too.  It feels like I am just wearing a baseball cap when I am using this.

It may not look as sturdy and robust as the Spyder helmet which has a carbon fiber frame.  But it is very light.  And is cooler too.  While it has 20 holes just like the Spyder helmet, it has bigger bigger holes which make for more airflow and cooler head

My New Helmet - Giro, cheaper and lighter

Wheels of Happiness

Rizal, Philippines |  January 14, 2014

I invested in a new helmet last week and bought it on CC at Bike 101 in Marcos Highway near Robinson, together with a carbon fiber style bar tape and and insulated water bottle (to keep drink cold) all for P2,200.00.  The Giro helmet set me back by P1,500.00 but is lighter (and cheaper) than my old Spyder helmet whose plastic attachment to the strap keeps breaking up.