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Giro Cinder MIPS Road Helmet

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Reviewed 4/19/2022
by Anonymous
New York.
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Giro Cinder

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.

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Reviewed 8/16/2021
by k*
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North Texas
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Love this Helmet

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.

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Reviewed 7/29/2021
by Road, gravel rider
New England
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Super nice helmet

Great air movement, comfortable, and, I�m told, not bad lookin�.

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Reviewed 11/30/2019
by Kamas
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Ventura County
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3 of 3 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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Reviewed 8/22/2019
by agshane
Cycling Enthusiast
Little
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
A Really Cool Helmet

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.

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Reviewed 8/22/2019
by agshane
Cycling Enthusiast
Little Rock, Arkansas
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A Really Cool Helmet

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.

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Reviewed 8/13/2019
by Roadogmak
Cycling Enthusiast
Baltimore, MD
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1 of 1 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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Reviewed 6/17/2019
by Garth
Cycling Enthusiast
LAOC Counties
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4 of 4 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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Reviewed 8/20/2021
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Bergen County NJ
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1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Great helmet with MIPS

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.

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Reviewed 4/5/2021
by Pedal for Patriots
NE FL
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
4.5 Stars

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.

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Reviewed 7/26/2017
by Anonymous
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2 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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Reviewed 7/24/2017
by ajlacombe
Cycling Enthusiast
Cincinnati, OH
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3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Nice helemet - similar to the Synthe

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.

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Reviewed 7/6/2017
by Anonymous
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San Jose, California
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2 of 3 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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Reviewed 5/4/2017
by Anonymous
New Jersey
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Excellent helmet

For the price there's no better MIPS equipped helmet. It's light and airy, what more could you ask for?

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Reviewed 4/7/2017
by Tim
Cycling Enthusiast
Houston, TX
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1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Great value

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.

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Reviewed 2/20/2017
by Bikeric
Cycling Enthusiast
The Villages, FL
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Great helmet, grat fit, comfortable

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

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Reviewed 12/28/2021
by NE BIKER
Cycling Enthusiast
Lebanon PA
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0 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Fast service

Great products!!!!

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Reviewed 1/16/2017
by Kansasjack
Cycling Enthusiast
Kansas
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2 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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Reviewed 1/8/2017
by TDip
Cycling Enthusiast
Northern Nevada
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Great MIPS option

I like vivid colored helmets for safetyvisibility combo. This MIPS helmet fit me perfect and is comfortable in all climatic conditions.

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Reviewed 8/3/2020
by AlNad65
Gold River
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
New helmet

The helmet is light and comfortable. It is stylish and the color is a bonus with a nice matte finish. Only thing that keeps it from being a 5 star is the size runs a tad small. Overall its a good value the price

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