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Review by DacidReviewed 6/29/2023by DacidBoston, MAFits like a ... gloveThis helmet feels like I'm just wearing a hat. It is so comfortable, light, and well balanced that I barely know I have it on. The quick adjust also made it feel as though the helmet was customized for me and it has large enough vents for air flow and scratching the occasional itch. I will say that even in cool weather, my forehead gets a bit sweaty from the plastic "cage". So far it has been managable.
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This helmet feels like I'm just wearing a hat. It is so comfortable, light, and well balanced that I barely know I have it on. The quick adjust also made it feel as though the helmet was customized for me and it has large enough vents for air flow and scratching the occasional itch. I will say that even in cool weather, my forehead gets a bit sweaty from the plastic "cage". So far it has been managable.
Review by AML Pro RiderReviewed 6/19/2023by AML Pro RiderCycling EnthusiastBurlingame, CAExcellent fit, comfort, light weightGiro makes outstanding products. The Synthe MIPS II is an excellent helmet.
Everything good, fit, comfort, weight, and techs in all regards.
I have now owned 4 of them, from older models, to this new model.
Highly recommend !
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Giro makes outstanding products. The Synthe MIPS II is an excellent helmet.
Everything good, fit, comfort, weight, and techs in all regards.
I have now owned 4 of them, from older models, to this new model.
Highly recommend !
Review by tgrmanReviewed 6/17/2023by tgrmanCycling EnthusiastArlington Hights, IL 0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.pass on this oneso i bought this helmet a few years ago for about $120. was it worth it ? when it was working yes, but after a while the adjustment wheel in the back broke off. I tried to glue it back on without success. FORGET IT !
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so i bought this helmet a few years ago for about $120. was it worth it ? when it was working yes, but after a while the adjustment wheel in the back broke off. I tried to glue it back on without success. FORGET IT !
Review by [email protected]Reviewed 6/19/2023Being my forth Giro helmet purchase in 20 years is proof of my confidence in their quality!!I put it on my head and ride with security in keeping what's left of my brain cells!!
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I put it on my head and ride with security in keeping what's left of my brain cells!!
Review by AnonymousReviewed 6/20/2023by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastSeattle, WAA very comfortable helmetThis Synthe helmet replaces my 5-year-old Synthe. The helmet is very comfortable, light, and easy to adjust.
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This Synthe helmet replaces my 5-year-old Synthe. The helmet is very comfortable, light, and easy to adjust.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 6/18/2022by Anonymous2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Good helmet! Not life-changingI upgraded from a Giro Foray to a Synthe, expecting it to be noticeably more comfortable. It's plenty comfortable, but I can't say it feels significantly different than a cheaper helmet. But it looks great!
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I upgraded from a Giro Foray to a Synthe, expecting it to be noticeably more comfortable. It's plenty comfortable, but I can't say it feels significantly different than a cheaper helmet. But it looks great!
Review by MarkReviewed 5/2/2022by MarkBinghamton NY1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Fantastic Helmet and great for BIG headsIt's light and comfortable. Great ventilation and easy to adjust. Trust the sizes-- I only know 2 people with heads bigger than mine. I measured my head and it was within the L range not XL as I expected. I thought there was a mistake, but since there wasn't an XL, I bought the large. It fits fine. If you have a king size cranium, buy this helmet-- it will fit.
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It's light and comfortable. Great ventilation and easy to adjust. Trust the sizes-- I only know 2 people with heads bigger than mine. I measured my head and it was within the L range not XL as I expected. I thought there was a mistake, but since there wasn't an XL, I bought the large. It fits fine. If you have a king size cranium, buy this helmet-- it will fit.
Review by c.murderReviewed 4/27/2022by c.murderCycling EnthusiastSD, CA2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Great update to a proven helmet designAs a long-time Giro helmet user, the Synthe MIPS II is the best I've used to date. Ultra-light, super-ventilated, and the added safety of MIPS II? What's not to like!
If you're too frugal - like me - to fork out the dough for the latest and greatest Giro helmet used by the PROs, this former PRO level lid is an incredible value.
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As a long-time Giro helmet user, the Synthe MIPS II is the best I've used to date. Ultra-light, super-ventilated, and the added safety of MIPS II? What's not to like!
If you're too frugal - like me - to fork out the dough for the latest and greatest Giro helmet used by the PROs, this former PRO level lid is an incredible value.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 12/23/2021by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastUSA3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Love ? it so muchThis is my 3rd Giro Synthe; I bought it to save in case they are discontinued. This is the only helmet I will wear; it happens to fit my head well. It does not impinge on my neck. And it definitely saved me from potentially serious head injury when I wrecked recently. The helmet was totalled, but saved my head!
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This is my 3rd Giro Synthe; I bought it to save in case they are discontinued. This is the only helmet I will wear; it happens to fit my head well. It does not impinge on my neck. And it definitely saved me from potentially serious head injury when I wrecked recently. The helmet was totalled, but saved my head!
Review by SeattleRadfahrerReviewed 7/15/2022by SeattleRadfahrerCycling EnthusiastSeattleProduct performance is as advertisedLightweight, cool, and a comfortable fit as advertised. Worth the price for a nice design built around MIPS safety features. No issues whatsoever for me on long rides.
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Lightweight, cool, and a comfortable fit as advertised. Worth the price for a nice design built around MIPS safety features. No issues whatsoever for me on long rides.
Review by BrianReviewed 4/20/2022by BrianCycling EnthusiastPacific Northwest1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Great helmet and good priceHelmets keep advancing and that leaves better deals on the best helmets of yesterday. Keeps me cool and doesn't look bulky on my head.
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Helmets keep advancing and that leaves better deals on the best helmets of yesterday. Keeps me cool and doesn't look bulky on my head.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 2/18/2022by AnonymousGreat price for a quality helmetIt's comfortable, light, and has great safety features.
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It's comfortable, light, and has great safety features.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 11/15/2021by Anonymous1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.HelmetGreat helmet. I had several crashes these helmets stopped me from having a concussion
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Great helmet. I had several crashes these helmets stopped me from having a concussion
Review by Gary from SalemReviewed 6/30/2023by Gary from SalemCycling EnthusiastSalem, OR The Giro Synthe is excellent value for a mid-range priced helmet.I live in Salem but I�ve purchased many Items through Western�s website because of their broad selection of quality products. The Giro Synthe helmet I purchased, after careful thought, has more than met my expectations and I would not hesitate to purchase it again.
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I live in Salem but I�ve purchased many Items through Western�s website because of their broad selection of quality products. The Giro Synthe helmet I purchased, after careful thought, has more than met my expectations and I would not hesitate to purchase it again.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 6/5/2023by AnonymousCycling Enthusiastminneapolisgreat fit, great price,compact design.I liked it so well I purchased a second one.
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I liked it so well I purchased a second one.
Review by DZ-SactownReviewed 8/29/2022by DZ-SactownDaily CommuterSacramento, CAGreat helmut provides protection while being airy enough for rides on hot summer days.Helmut is comfortable. I measure about a 7-1/2 hat size and the large size helmut works well. Fairly lightweight and stays in place during rides. Haven't crashed yet with this one on but my old Giro helmut absorbed a crash and being beaned by an errant golf drive :-) so anticipate this one will do the job as well.
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Helmut is comfortable. I measure about a 7-1/2 hat size and the large size helmut works well. Fairly lightweight and stays in place during rides. Haven't crashed yet with this one on but my old Giro helmut absorbed a crash and being beaned by an errant golf drive :-) so anticipate this one will do the job as well.