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Giro Xar Bike Helmet

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    Giro Xar Bike Helmet

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    The Giro Xar bike helmet is tough, stylish and, best of all, fantastically ventilated for cool comfort when you crank it up on the trail.

    • Suggested uses inlcude all-mountain and trail riding, endurace/marathon XC riding or Super D
    • 17 vents work in conjunction with internal exhaust channels to thrust cool, fresh air over and around head while moving heat and stale air out
    • In-mold construction bonds the helmet's outer shell to the impact-absorbing expanded polystyrene liner, creating a light, durable and well-ventilated helmet
    • A web of tough, stiff and lightweight nylon is molded within helmet to provide an extra measure of strength and integrity
    • Roc Loc 5 retention system makes adjusting fit tension and vertical position easy and comfortable; loosen/tighten with a simple twist
    • Removable and machine washable X-static® pads offer antimicrobial properties to deter odor development
    • Visor on the Giro Xar helmet offers 15° of vertical adjustment

    Please note: Giro products can only be shipped to the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

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    Giro Xar Bike Helmet Specs
    Specification
    SML
    Best use
    Mountain biking Mountain biking Mountain biking
    Mountain Mountain Mountain
    20 - 21.75 inches21.75 - 23.25 inches23.25 - 24.75 inches
    327 grams327 grams327 grams
    17 17 17
    Yes Yes Yes
    Unisex Unisex Unisex
    Helmet style
    Head circumference
    Weight
    Vents
    Visor
    Gender

    Giro Xar Bike Helmet Customer Reviews

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    Giro Xar Bike Helmet
     
    5.0

    (based on 5 reviews)

    100%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Convenient back-of-head adjustment (5)
    • Good ventilation (5)
    • Nice fit system/pads (5)
    • Durable (4)
    • Lightweight (4)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Mountain biking (5)
      • Everyday riding (4)
      • Road cycling (3)
        • Sizing:

        • Feels full size too small

           

          Feels half size too small

           

          Feels true to size

           

          100% 

          (5 reviews)

          Feels half size too big

           

          Feels full size too big

           
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Avid cyclist (5)
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No (5)

      Reviewed by 5 customers

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      Apr

      25

      2013

      (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Well ventilated, comfortable, and light.

      By Snake pliskin

      from Pittsburgh

      About Me Avid Cyclist

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      Pros

      • Convenient back-of-head adjustment
      • Durable
      • Good ventilation
      • Lightweight
      • Nice fit system/pads

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Mountain biking

        Comments about Giro Xar Bike Helmet:

        Hearts and flowers.

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Sep

        2

        2012

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Likely Saved My Life!!

        By AdamW

        from Frankfurt, Germany

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        Pros

        • Convenient back-of-head adjustment
        • Durable
        • Good ventilation
        • Lightweight
        • Nice fit system/pads

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Everyday riding
          • Mountain biking
          • Road cycling
          • Warm Weather

          Comments about Giro Xar Bike Helmet:

          This helmet likely saved my life 2 days ago. As I write this review, I am still in the hospital with a broken back, but my head on has abrasions despite being hit by a car and going through the windshield. My head hit something hard while I was on my way through the windshield because there is damage 4 inches in diameter extending about 3/4 inch into the helmet foam. The total helmet system seemed to absorb a lot of the energy which likely contributed to saving my neck etc.

          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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          May

          23

          2012

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Excellent!

          By federalista

          from Philadelphia, PA

          About Me Avid Cyclist

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          Pros

          • Convenient back-of-head adjustment
          • Durable
          • Good ventilation
          • Lightweight
          • Nice fit system/pads

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Everyday riding
            • Mountain biking
            • Road cycling

            Comments about Giro Xar Bike Helmet:

            Bought this helmet around 6 months ago. I ride around 50-60 miles per week, mostly on road and some off, and this helmet is one of the best I have ever worn. Love the fit and the antimicrobial & machine washable padding is a definite plus. The Roc Loc adjustment is simple, fast, and makes the helmet extremely customizable. It is fairly light weight, and the vents seem to be well placed and allow a good amount of cooling air into the helmet. Extremely happy with this helmet!

            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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            Jun

            10

            2011

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            A flashy, comfortable, excellent helmet

            By 7secondsed

            from Saint Paul, MN

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            Pros

            • Attractive
            • Comfortable
            • Convenient back-of-head adjustment
            • Good value
            • Good ventilation
            • Highly visible
            • Nice fit system/pads

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Commuting
              • Everyday riding
              • Mountain biking
              • Road cycling

              Comments about Giro Xar Bike Helmet:

              After wearing an Atmos for the past five years, I decided to switch it up and migrate to the Mountain side of life.

              This helmet has been a delight so far. The fit, as has long been my experience with Giro lids, is great, and the changes they've made in the RocLoc system seem to be good ones. The helmet is the most comfortable I've ever worn, the internal pads are robust and cushy, and I dig the wild color options.

              I can't speak to the trail worthiness of the helmet, as I use it primarily for urban riding, bike commuting and road cycling. That said, it's been great for all of those endeavors, and I'm supremely happy with my purchase.

              • Sizing:
              • Feels true to size
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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              Apr

              15

              2011

              (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Fantastic

              By skibum1

              from NJ

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              Pros

              • Convenient back-of-head adjustment
              • Durable
              • Good ventilation
              • Lightweight
              • Nice fit system/pads
              • Perfection

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Everyday riding
                • Mountain biking
                • Warm Weather

                Comments about Giro Xar Bike Helmet:

                I just replaced my Fox Flux helmet which for years has served me well. I was hesitant to switch back to Giro specifically because of the fit. The Xar is by far the best mtn biking helmet out there now. The one finger adjustment in the back is perfect. Simple dial in adjustment. Plenty of vents for airflow. Durability (I already crashed) is sound. It looks great, feels good. Antimicrobacterial padding is a plus. Visor is adjustable. I look forward to many epic rides with this helmet and know my head is protected.

                • Sizing:
                • Feels true to size
                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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