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Review by BruceCurtReviewed 9/29/2023by BruceCurtSaratoga, NYLooks good and fits great but it could use better air flow.I needed a new helmet to replace my Giro Atmos and I was interested in a MIPS helmet. I�ve worn Giro helmets for many years so the choice was easy for me. I had decided on the Cinder as a mid-priced helmet, but I caught it on sale so the price was even better. Then to sweeten the deal a little bit more I was contacted by BikeTiresDirect as I had previously registered to be notified when the helmet was back in stock during an earlier sale and was given a few dollars more off on the helmet. Can�t beat that. The helmet fits very well and there seems to be a good deal of adjustment. My only issue with the helmet is that it doesn�t seem to cool as well as my old Atmos. As someone else noted, I think the MIPS liner interferes with the air flow over your head. Otherwise it is a very good helmet. I would add that Cinder is probably not the best name for a helmet that one would buy to keep you head cool.
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I needed a new helmet to replace my Giro Atmos and I was interested in a MIPS helmet. I�ve worn Giro helmets for many years so the choice was easy for me. I had decided on the Cinder as a mid-priced helmet, but I caught it on sale so the price was even better. Then to sweeten the deal a little bit more I was contacted by BikeTiresDirect as I had previously registered to be notified when the helmet was back in stock during an earlier sale and was given a few dollars more off on the helmet. Can�t beat that. The helmet fits very well and there seems to be a good deal of adjustment. My only issue with the helmet is that it doesn�t seem to cool as well as my old Atmos. As someone else noted, I think the MIPS liner interferes with the air flow over your head. Otherwise it is a very good helmet. I would add that Cinder is probably not the best name for a helmet that one would buy to keep you head cool.
Review by FrankReviewed 9/26/2023by FrankBOISEGood helmetDoes everything as advertised.
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Does everything as advertised.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 4/19/2022by AnonymousNew York. 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Giro CinderThis is my first Giro helmet i have purchased and I am glad that I did. The helmet is extremely comfortable due to the adjustments that can be made with the dial on the back. There is an additional adjustment inside the helmet that can be used to add additional comfort. I had measured my head in order to purchase the right size. I was surprised that I fit into a small even with a cycling cap underneath the helmet. I would recommend purchasing this helmet if you are replacing an existing helmet or purchasing your first helmet.
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This is my first Giro helmet i have purchased and I am glad that I did. The helmet is extremely comfortable due to the adjustments that can be made with the dial on the back. There is an additional adjustment inside the helmet that can be used to add additional comfort. I had measured my head in order to purchase the right size. I was surprised that I fit into a small even with a cycling cap underneath the helmet. I would recommend purchasing this helmet if you are replacing an existing helmet or purchasing your first helmet.
Review by k*Reviewed 8/16/2021by k*Cycling EnthusiastNorth Texas4 of 6 customers found this review helpful.Love this HelmetI've used Giro helmets for 15-20 years because they have okay adjustability and a decent fit and usually pick the $50-75 dollar ones, but this Cinder is so much more comfortable with great airflow. It's light, stays rock steady in place so much so that I just don't notice I'm even wearing a helmet as much. Even the straps are more comfortable and easier to adjust. I decided to try the Cinder because of a good price match and some VIP bucks to make it a steal but wow am I'm impressed with this helmet. Definitely recommend.
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I've used Giro helmets for 15-20 years because they have okay adjustability and a decent fit and usually pick the $50-75 dollar ones, but this Cinder is so much more comfortable with great airflow. It's light, stays rock steady in place so much so that I just don't notice I'm even wearing a helmet as much. Even the straps are more comfortable and easier to adjust. I decided to try the Cinder because of a good price match and some VIP bucks to make it a steal but wow am I'm impressed with this helmet. Definitely recommend.
Review by Road, gravel riderReviewed 7/29/2021by Road, gravel riderNew England2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Super nice helmetGreat air movement, comfortable, and, I�m told, not bad lookin�.
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Great air movement, comfortable, and, I�m told, not bad lookin�.
Review by KamasReviewed 11/30/2019by KamasCycling EnthusiastVentura County4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.Solid GIRO offering.Seems to fit more snug than prior GIRO helmets but otherwise true to past sizing. Need a warmer day to test ventilation. Not heavy like their Monarch helmet for MTB.
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Seems to fit more snug than prior GIRO helmets but otherwise true to past sizing. Need a warmer day to test ventilation. Not heavy like their Monarch helmet for MTB.
Review by agshaneReviewed 8/22/2019by agshaneCycling EnthusiastLittle 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.A Really Cool HelmetThis is the second Giro helmet that I have owned. The other was a couple of levels below the Cinder. I have found that this helmet is cooler, fits better, and seems to be constructed better than previous less expensive products. Oddly enough, the straps were perfect and needed no adjustment, just another plus.
Bought the Cinder on sale, so it was a steal compared to the MSRP. After buying this helmet and seeing the quality of the helmet, I believe I would go ahead and pay full retail if I had too.
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This is the second Giro helmet that I have owned. The other was a couple of levels below the Cinder. I have found that this helmet is cooler, fits better, and seems to be constructed better than previous less expensive products. Oddly enough, the straps were perfect and needed no adjustment, just another plus.
Bought the Cinder on sale, so it was a steal compared to the MSRP. After buying this helmet and seeing the quality of the helmet, I believe I would go ahead and pay full retail if I had too.
Review by agshaneReviewed 8/22/2019by agshaneCycling EnthusiastLittle Rock, Arkansas1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.A Really Cool HelmetThis is the second Giro helmet that I have owned. The other was a couple of levels below the Cinder. I have found that this helmet is cooler, fits better and seems to be constructed better than previous less expensive products. Oddly enough, the straps were perfect and needed no adjustment, just another plus.
I bought the Cinder on sale, so it was a steal compared to the MSRP. After buying this helmet and seeing the quality of the helmet, I believe I would go ahead and pay full retail if I had too.
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This is the second Giro helmet that I have owned. The other was a couple of levels below the Cinder. I have found that this helmet is cooler, fits better and seems to be constructed better than previous less expensive products. Oddly enough, the straps were perfect and needed no adjustment, just another plus.
I bought the Cinder on sale, so it was a steal compared to the MSRP. After buying this helmet and seeing the quality of the helmet, I believe I would go ahead and pay full retail if I had too.
Review by RoadogmakReviewed 8/13/2019by RoadogmakCycling EnthusiastBaltimore, MD2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Helmet comfortable in hot weather.Have used helmet for 2 months now with temps low to mid 90s F, high humidty and riding 100 mileswk. Helmet has good airflow and is not too heavy. Helmet is sized too large for me, I have always worn a Large with a summer skull cap underneath and need room for a heavier wool cap in the winter. With this helmet I have to tighten the adjustment knob to the max to prevent the helmet from moving on my head after persperation builds up. Helmet movement is also a result it's slippery plastic headband (may be part of helmet's safety design feature). The additional safety the helmet offers makes it a worthwhile investment for me. You may want to consider purchasing a smaller size than you normally wear.
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Have used helmet for 2 months now with temps low to mid 90s F, high humidty and riding 100 mileswk. Helmet has good airflow and is not too heavy. Helmet is sized too large for me, I have always worn a Large with a summer skull cap underneath and need room for a heavier wool cap in the winter. With this helmet I have to tighten the adjustment knob to the max to prevent the helmet from moving on my head after persperation builds up. Helmet movement is also a result it's slippery plastic headband (may be part of helmet's safety design feature). The additional safety the helmet offers makes it a worthwhile investment for me. You may want to consider purchasing a smaller size than you normally wear.
Review by GarthReviewed 6/17/2019by GarthCycling EnthusiastLAOC Counties5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.Aero Issue?After 3 years with the Giro Synthe, it was time to replace it. I selected the Cinder as it was on sale, had MIPS, resembled the Synthe, and had the colorway I wanted. I'm not completely happy as the Cinder seems to rotate towards my eyes as I ride fast, especially downhills. Using the dial adjuster in back only serves to cause me headaches and the helmet still rotates. This is my fourth Giro helmet and two have saved my noggin in crashes or accidents. I'll go back up the line to the Synthe or higher for my next helmet. I won't be waiting long as this one is annoying.
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After 3 years with the Giro Synthe, it was time to replace it. I selected the Cinder as it was on sale, had MIPS, resembled the Synthe, and had the colorway I wanted. I'm not completely happy as the Cinder seems to rotate towards my eyes as I ride fast, especially downhills. Using the dial adjuster in back only serves to cause me headaches and the helmet still rotates. This is my fourth Giro helmet and two have saved my noggin in crashes or accidents. I'll go back up the line to the Synthe or higher for my next helmet. I won't be waiting long as this one is annoying.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 8/20/2021by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastBergen County NJ1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Great helmet with MIPSHelmet is very comfortable and easy to adjust. Love that it has MIPS to protect me.
Bike Tires Direct is great to deal with. Very fair prices. Quick answers to questions.
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Helmet is very comfortable and easy to adjust. Love that it has MIPS to protect me.
Bike Tires Direct is great to deal with. Very fair prices. Quick answers to questions.
Review by ajlacombeReviewed 7/24/2017by ajlacombeCycling EnthusiastCincinnati, OH5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.Nice helemet - similar to the SyntheThis helmet looks very similar to the Giro Synthe helmet. The venting is close to the Synthe as well. The plastic inner liner of the MIPs structure seems to make the helmet a little hotter and the helmet is not super light. For the money though this helmet provides features that are very close to the more expensive Synthe.
I actually prefer the look of the Cinder helmet.
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This helmet looks very similar to the Giro Synthe helmet. The venting is close to the Synthe as well. The plastic inner liner of the MIPs structure seems to make the helmet a little hotter and the helmet is not super light. For the money though this helmet provides features that are very close to the more expensive Synthe.
I actually prefer the look of the Cinder helmet.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 7/26/2017by Anonymous2 of 4 customers found this review helpful.Bright, comfortable and good air flow, I'm believer in the MIPS safety system..
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Review by Pedal for Patriots Reviewed 4/5/2021by Pedal for Patriots NE FL 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.4.5 StarsI trust Giro's products. This one met my expectations, but it's a little more bulbous than my older Giro (aesthetics matter). It may weigh a touch more than the upper tiers, but I don't notice these marginal gains truth be told. Great helmet for BTD's excellent pricing.
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I trust Giro's products. This one met my expectations, but it's a little more bulbous than my older Giro (aesthetics matter). It may weigh a touch more than the upper tiers, but I don't notice these marginal gains truth be told. Great helmet for BTD's excellent pricing.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 7/6/2017by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastSan Jose, California3 of 4 customers found this review helpful.Great fit but doesn't do well to push sweat away from my face.Overall fit well and comfortable. The strap and adjustment and well made and work as intended.
Like all helmets, my biggest complaint is they do a poor job of re-directing sweat away from the face.
I ended up using a Halo Headband underneath and there is enough adjustment to fit right.
If i try using the Halo Headband with Solar flap (to cover the neck) then the fit is too tight.
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Overall fit well and comfortable. The strap and adjustment and well made and work as intended.
Like all helmets, my biggest complaint is they do a poor job of re-directing sweat away from the face.
I ended up using a Halo Headband underneath and there is enough adjustment to fit right.
If i try using the Halo Headband with Solar flap (to cover the neck) then the fit is too tight.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 5/4/2017by AnonymousNew Jersey2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Excellent helmetFor the price there's no better MIPS equipped helmet. It's light and airy, what more could you ask for?
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For the price there's no better MIPS equipped helmet. It's light and airy, what more could you ask for?
Review by TimReviewed 4/7/2017by TimCycling EnthusiastHouston, TX1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Great valueWanted a MIPS helmet to replace my aging Bell Ghisalo that needed new cushions.
Saw this and the discounted Gold Express deal and purchased it. It fits nicely and is comfortable to wear with plenty of ventilation thus far. However, I have yet to wear it in the summer humidity here in Houston.
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Wanted a MIPS helmet to replace my aging Bell Ghisalo that needed new cushions.
Saw this and the discounted Gold Express deal and purchased it. It fits nicely and is comfortable to wear with plenty of ventilation thus far. However, I have yet to wear it in the summer humidity here in Houston.
Review by BikericReviewed 2/20/2017by BikericCycling EnthusiastThe Villages, FL1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Great helmet, grat fit, comfortableThis is somewhat of a silly question, I wear my helmet to protect my head.
I find the strap difficult to undo, unlike the numerous Giro helmets i have owned
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This is somewhat of a silly question, I wear my helmet to protect my head.
I find the strap difficult to undo, unlike the numerous Giro helmets i have owned
Review by KansasjackReviewed 1/16/2017by KansasjackCycling EnthusiastKansas2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.An excellent fitting helmet.Have wore Giro helmets for years, the Cinder fits well and is very comfortable, hi-vis is another plus.
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Have wore Giro helmets for years, the Cinder fits well and is very comfortable, hi-vis is another plus.
Review by TDipReviewed 1/8/2017by TDipCycling EnthusiastNorthern Nevada2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Great MIPS optionI like vivid colored helmets for safetyvisibility combo. This MIPS helmet fit me perfect and is comfortable in all climatic conditions.
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I like vivid colored helmets for safetyvisibility combo. This MIPS helmet fit me perfect and is comfortable in all climatic conditions.