GiroIsode MIPS Adult Recreational Cycling Helmet

Light weight and snug. True to size it seems. Comfortable fit with the back ratchet.

Comfortable, seems to breathe well. Great value.

We really like this helmet. This is the second time we order , just in a larger size since we have a growing kid. Love how easy it is to adjust as needed , even he can do it on his own. Fits great, he really like the ventilation that it provides and its nice and light. Will be repurchasing as needed.

Giro helmets score well on the Virginia Tech testing lab ratings, so I was looking for one more in tune with my very casual (52 years old, overweight, casual exercise) riding habits. It is lightweight, and its quality construction compares to others at this price point. I also ordered a BELL Formula LED MIPS, and the two helmets could have come off of the same assembly line.As other reviewers have pointed out, this "universal adult" helmet will not fit those with larger heads or a lot of hair. I wear a 7-5/8 fitted baseball cap, and it barely fits on the largest adjustment. Others complain about the appearance, but that is not a concern of mine. As a child of the 1970's I did most of my riding without a helmet. As a responsible parent today I will accept looking like a dork.The thing I like least about it is the interior strap attachment. The strap goes through a loop up at the crown of the head (pictured) and that leaves a bump that is noticeable but not particularly uncomfortable. It feels like someone left a small wad of tissue up on the top of your helmet. All helmets have something like this, but I think on the nicer ones it is inside the final layer of protection so you don't feel it. Not a deal breaker for me. Will still use it.

Purchased this helmet to replace my decade-plus old $300+ helmet identical to the one Lance Armstrong wore when racing. Considering the price of this one relative to the price of the one it replaced, I didn't expect much in the way of comfort, adjustability or airflow. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it's fit and adjustability were even better than my old, expensive helmet, and that my head stayed as cool as possible on the first two 50-milers I've done since purchase. The safety technology has even improved in those interim years, so from that perspective it was a very low-priced upgrade.