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Giro Coalition Spherical Full Face Helmet
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The light weight full face helmet segment has grown considerably over the past five years or so, driven by the increasing popularity of the enduro discipline and the evolution of mountain bikes in general. More capable bikes increase exposure to speed and gnarly terrain, leading many riders to seek full face protection even on pedal powered rides. E-bikes have also contributed to the proliferation of full face helmets on more types of trails. Giro has been a bit late to address the true light weight full face market, but they’ve put the extra development time to good use – the all-new...
Posted by iceman2058 on 2/12/2024 11:07pm
Giro Insurgent Spherical Full Face Helmet
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The new Giro Insurgent Spherical is a helmet that was built with the influence of top-level Gravity riders and racers. The Insurgent is a lightweight helmet with great ventilation and a focus on safety. Giro set out to build a helmet that can withstand all of the possible impacts that riders may encounter. This is a helmet that will protect your head, give you the confidence to ride those gnarlier lines, and keep you cool during those hot summer days. Highlights In-Mold Construction. Pre-preg Fiberglass Shell. EPS outer layer with a low-density EPP foam inner layer. EPP Chinbar Liner. Size...
Posted by Lummdog on 8/30/2022 9:55am
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Giro Merit Spherical Open Face Helmet
Vital Review
Overall Review
Protection against the effects of rotational forces on the brain has become pretty much the norm in high-end helmets, but there are several ways to go about designing this feature. Bell and Giro have pushed the concept further than many others with their Spherical Technology powered by MIPS, and the release of their latest open face helmet for mountain biking was a good opportunity for us to take a closer look at it. Keep reading to find out how we’ve been getting on! Strengths Weaknesses Loaded with safety features Comfortable Great ventilation Deep, extended coverage High quality finish...
Posted by iceman2058 on 5/16/2022 3:43am
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Giro Latch Flat Pedal Shoe
The Good

Lightweight, comfortable fit with superb pedal control and connection.

The Bad

The narrow profile and low-cut design provide limited ankle support.

Overall Review
Before releasing their all-new Latch shoe last September, Giro’s flat pedal shoe line had remained unchanged since 2018. While all their models were riddled with technical features and praised for their excellent fit and comfort, they were all missing one key piece to the flat pedal shoe puzzle: grip. Giro had previously partnered with Vibram to concoct their rubber compounds. Unfortunately, these compounds didn’t quite meet the gummy grip, and sticky connection riders expect from mountain bike-specific shoes. Looking to produce the best all-mountain flat pedal shoe on the market, Giro took...
Posted by Jason_Schroeder on 4/12/2022 9:33am
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