The Transfer's sculpted ventilation and hip styling are great for humans on the go. The clean lines and easy-to-use features are thoughtful touches that offer everything you need - and a little more than you expect.
In-mold construction fuses tough outer microshell to EPS foam liner
Acu Dial fit system combines single-handed adjustment with a full fit band
20 vents allow cool air in and warm air out
Weighs only 270 grams and comes in Universal Fit Adult U size
Complies with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's safety standard for bicycle helmets
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42 of 43 found the following review helpful:
excellent helmet Dec 12, 2006
By Michael M. This is a very comfortable helmet with a nice fit. Most of the helmets you'll find in this price range don't fit well. Believe me, I've tried a number of them. But this one fits me great.
One small piece of advice: It has a more rounded appearance from the front than most bike helmets do. So if you don't like the thought of a "round" look when someone's looking at you straight on, this might not be the helmet for you.
33 of 33 found the following review helpful:
Great Giro Helmet with "bang for your buck" pricing!!! Jan 15, 2009
By J. Diaz
"Panama"
Hello everyone. Hope you all had wonderful holidays.
I'm a weekend road bike warrior riding between 45-80km/week on various road terrains and sometimes amateurly racing on a Specialized S-Works frame, LOOK carbon fork, Spinergy wheels, Shimano 105 components, Alanera carbon handlebars, CF02 carbon seat post, Bontrager RL Inform seat, etc., etc...I'm an experience amateur riding bikes for about 15 years now every chance I get. A few weeks ago, my old helmet was stolen (curse those theives!), and so I was in the market for a new one, but the economy being as it is, I didn't feel like spending a lot of money for a hobbie, so I thought I'd try this helmet. Also, my wife recently wanted to road bike also, transitioning from mountain biking, so I got her one also for Xmas. Now on to the helmet...
The Giro Transfer helmet is quite a nice helmet and is really priced to move. Amazon was pretty speedy in getting the helmet delivered too. I ordered the helmet on 12th and received it on the 18th of December, just in time for the weekend amateur road race. It came well packed in a Giro box inside an Amazon box.
That being said, I was impressed with the light weight of the helmet, as well as the universal fit adjusting system in the back of the helmet/head. Most helmets of this price category use a type of adjustment system that involves the sliding of straps and the placement of strap clamps to somewhat more-or-less properly adjust your helmet. I've never gotten a comfy fit from those systems. This helmet, however, has a dial mechanism that adjusts the helmet to your head much better than any helmet I've seen in this price category. Giro did well to put this mechanism on the helmet, as it's much less complicated than having to readjust the straps one way, then another, etc., as with the sliding systems. You usually find this mechanism on higher priced helmets.
As for the looks and riding coolness (temperature) of the helmet, many cycling partners were impressed with its look and design and the amount of air ducts it has. The helmet is quite comfortable, light and cool on the road, and I road bike in an area where at 7am, it's already 86+ F, warm, humid & tropical.
Although I hope to never find out, the helmet is quite compact and rigid and tough, and I feel quite secure wearing it. In fact, I feel so secure, I'm a bit more daring on some curves, especially those where I'm leading the group. With Giro's reputation, I'm sure it would hold up well if I were to have a fall. Let's just pray I don't.
Ok, that's it, hope this has helped you in your decision while looking for a road bike helmet. Take care.
19 of 20 found the following review helpful:
Great fit, great price Nov 10, 2006
By Steven Vance
"Web designer, student"
I really like this helmet. It's from a name brand company who has made many contributions to the innovation of bicycling helmets. It fits well - it has the "dial" fit system (every helmet company has their own name for it). It's easy to adjust, comfortable, comes with extra padding (I guess in case your head doesn't fit perfectly). It's one size fits all.
It didn't come with a visor and I do not see an option for one. I guess just get some sunglasses. The helmet is very compact and very light. Amazing value.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Great Buy Sep 09, 2007
By Steven Alyari
"iradik"
What a great price for a helmet, they are required where I live, and they make me feel safer, and there are no frills to this one. Yes, I do not look cool wearing a helmet but at least I didn't spend $60 because I was insecure about it!!! I think the helmet is designed for a normal sized to larger sized male head, based on how well it fit mine. I hope I never have to find out how good this helmet really is, but it gets good safety reviews if you search it on google. Bell helmets also get good reviews, but are more expensive and "designer."
9 of 10 found the following review helpful:
One size fits most Jun 16, 2008
By Cauliflower Ear/ Jaundiced Eye I needed a helmet after mine cracked from a road impact so I chose this model. However, my former 2006 Bell Furio fit me well and was offered in 3 size ranges (and cost more). This helmet somehow manages to align a hard spot toward the back with my skull. It seems to be the shaping, and the old helmet had the hard shell ever so slightly spaced from my head. I used the pads supplied with the Giro Transfer to help avoid this contact and adjusted as much as possible, but if the padding of my hair thins any more things could get uncomfortable. Best to try on before buying. PS - Added some stategically placed pads and got along until this helmet was pressed to save my head in an MTB crash - and that it did.
based on 93 reviews
excellent helmet Dec 12, 2006
By Michael M.
Great Buy Sep 09, 2007
By Steven Alyari
"iradik"
One size fits most Jun 16, 2008
By Cauliflower Ear/ Jaundiced Eye
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