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giro air attack helmet

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  • 18-04-2013 2:02pm
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    lennymc
    Registered Users Posts: 6,458 ✭✭✭


    I need a new helmet and was looking at the giro air attack. I think they look a hell of a lot nicer than the mad shaped things that cyclists normally wear, and I like the fact that its a suspended helmet. Does anyone have one, and if so, what are your thoughts?
    I have googled it and there are some good reports.

    Thanks,


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    AstraMonti
    Registered Users Posts: 5,718 ✭✭✭AstraMonti


    I think it's ugly tbh. Looks like a snowboarding one.


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    petethedrummer
    Registered Users Posts: 7,604 ✭✭✭petethedrummer


    Looks nice in isolation. The white ones look like a pudding bowel or one of those old foam jobs when worn....

    survivor.jpg

    not the exact image i was looking for.


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    petethedrummer
    Registered Users Posts: 7,604 ✭✭✭petethedrummer


    Spot the difference

    http://eatlocal.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/bike-helmet.jpg

    http://www.tririg.com/articles/2012_09_Vegas_Gear_Revisited/650/2012_09_Vegas_Gear_Revisited_19.jpg


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    lennymc
    Registered Users Posts: 6,458 ✭✭✭lennymc


    they do seem to be a bit marmite - people seem to love the looks or hate the looks, but apart from the looks (which I like - i think they look quite smart :)) anyone any actual experience with them. They look like they could be a quite comfortable, forget your wearing it kind of helmet which would be nice


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    Lumen
    Registered Users Posts: 31,055 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    Fad or fashion, take your pick.

    You'd better wear it with confidence, though.


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    petethedrummer
    Registered Users Posts: 7,604 ✭✭✭petethedrummer


    Actually as I was google image searching I noticed the non-white one's look fine.

    I like the look of this: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/lazer-genesis-2-road-race-helmet/

    But who knows till you try it on. It might not do my chiseled jawline justice.


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    happytramp
    Registered Users Posts: 2,600 ✭✭✭happytramp


    I can't stand them to be honest. Like some sort of safety aid for people who need constant head protection or something.


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    doozerie
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    Personally I like the look of it but that's probably mostly because its rounded shape is arguably better in a crash due to being less prone to catching on things. On pure aesthetics it mightn't convince me, but I see it in a better light by perceiving it to be possibly "safer" (but whether that perception is justified is a whole other matter though).

    On the purely technical merits of it, I read up a little on it recently and it seems like a curious mix. Giro mention that it can be used in TT's due to having better aerodynamics than a regular road/non-TT helmet but they seemed to shy away from actually recommending it for that purpose. I gather that it falls short of the benefits of a true TT helmet, which is hardly a surprise I guess. To achieve its improved aerodynamic performance versus a road helmet they closed off vents.To compensate for that they designed a new "harness" (don't recall their terminology offhand) which keeps the shell suspended a little more above the head to aid in cooling your head. I do wonder how it performs in terms of cooling, and I also wonder how comfortable it feels just generally with that different design.

    Phillipe Gilbert wore one during one of the recent early season races, and if it's good enough for him... He didn't win though :)


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    hardCopy
    Registered Users Posts: 5,969 ✭✭✭hardCopy


    I like it, sort of a cool minimalist look to it.


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    Lumen
    Registered Users Posts: 31,055 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    Millar looks nonplussed.

    garmin-giro-air-attack.jpg


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    AstraMonti
    Registered Users Posts: 5,718 ✭✭✭AstraMonti


    mario-mushroom.jpg


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    Harrybelafonte
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,450 ✭✭✭Harrybelafonte


    If you like it get it. You change your mind? You can always get the visor and wear it on track, it'll make me less self concious when I'm wearing my new:

    cascowarpcompetition.jpg


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    lennymc
    Registered Users Posts: 6,458 ✭✭✭lennymc


    Harrybelafonte wrote: »
    If you like it get it. You change your mind? You can always get the visor and wear it on track, it'll make me less self concious when I'm wearing my new:

    cascowarpcompetition.jpg

    did you get it? nice! You should wear it on Saturday :)


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    Harrybelafonte
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,450 ✭✭✭Harrybelafonte


    lennymc wrote: »
    did you get it? nice! You should wear it on Saturday :)

    Jesus no, trying too hard and all that. Serious stuff like Nationals only.


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    #16
    lennymc
    Registered Users Posts: 6,458 ✭✭✭lennymc


    Harrybelafonte wrote: »
    Jesus no, trying too hard and all that. Serious stuff like Nationals only.
    :)

    dont mind the begrudgers!! LOL

    anyway - this guy claims its the bees knees with free speed and fore/aft adjustability (but he works for giro)


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    DirkVoodoo
    Registered Users Posts: 11,504 ✭✭✭✭DirkVoodoo


    I love it. Can finally turn my bike into a light-cycle:

    tron-original-blueglow-snap-img.jpg


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    Harrybelafonte
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,450 ✭✭✭Harrybelafonte


    In all seriousness I'd get it, if I were you that is. You'll be doing TTs too right?


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    #19
    lennymc
    Registered Users Posts: 6,458 ✭✭✭lennymc


    found a review with opinions from a couple of people who have them here.


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    AstraMonti
    Registered Users Posts: 5,718 ✭✭✭AstraMonti


    This looks nicer, but it doesn't look like it's available.

    Nibali-helmet.jpg


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    #21
    lennymc
    Registered Users Posts: 6,458 ✭✭✭lennymc


    Ah feck it, I'm getting one. And to make matters worse, Im gonna get the shield, with extra fredage!! Evans currently seem to be best priced, no where has them in stock tho. The non shield version is in stock in some places.

    giro-air-attack-shield-helmet.jpg


    yeeha!!

    (Ill use it for the road, track and TTs)


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    kumate_champ07
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,150 ✭✭✭kumate_champ07


    Im getting 1 too


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    lennymc
    Registered Users Posts: 6,458 ✭✭✭lennymc


    kumate_champ07 wrote: »
    Im getting 1 too

    evans seem to be cheapest (that ive found so far) but they wont be in stock until 10/05. Ill let you know if I find them anywhere else.


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    The Big Lebowsky
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    You gotta laugh- over the years giro has come up with better ventilated helmets every second year, now they want to sell us helmet with hardly any ventilation:pac:

    The new air attack would make an excellent track helmet, or early season road helmet, but I wouldn't like to wear one on a warm day.


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    kumate_champ07
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,150 ✭✭✭kumate_champ07


    Ive seen them in a few places, waiting for the visor version. 200/240 seems to be the price for both.


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    kumate_champ07
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,150 ✭✭✭kumate_champ07


    The Big Lebowsky wrote: »
    You gotta laugh- over the years giro has come up with better ventilated helmets every second year, now they want to sell us helmet with hardly any ventilation:pac:

    The new air attack would make an excellent track helmet, or early season road helmet, but I wouldn't like to wear one on a warm day.

    the ventilation isnt very visible on the exterior, but that doesnt mean its not there.


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    #27
    lennymc
    Registered Users Posts: 6,458 ✭✭✭lennymc


    kumate_champ07 wrote: »
    Ive seen them in a few places, waiting for the visor version. 200/240 seems to be the price for both.

    157 euro pre order in evans for the shield. Think that includes delivery.


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    #28
    c50
    Registered Users Posts: 299 ✭✭c50


    The Edge sports have the standard without visor in stock for 150quid full price...just so people know


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    #29
    lennymc
    Registered Users Posts: 6,458 ✭✭✭lennymc


    evans have the non shield versino for 127 (iirc).


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    c50
    Registered Users Posts: 299 ✭✭c50


    yep except 10% loyalty card thats 135 compared to 127 on evans that you said is to pre order only..i havent checked


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    #31
    lennymc
    Registered Users Posts: 6,458 ✭✭✭lennymc


    c50 wrote: »
    yep except 10% loyalty card thats 135 compared to 127 on evans that you said is to pre order only..i havent checked

    sorry, i wasn't clear. My bad. evans have the air attack in stock for 127. They have the air attack shield for 157 pre order, available 10th May. I dont think the shield version is available in stock anywhere yet. They are two different helmets.


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