Customer Reviews

Giro Xen Mountain Bike Helmet (Matte White Digi Camo, Medium)

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This helmet is awesome! Fit is excellent if you pre-measure your head or try one on at the dealer. Nice style, coverage, and very good air-flow. I took a HUGE spill off my bike this past weekend.....a sweet superman over the bars and the first thing to hit the rocks was this helmet. I put a nice dent in the outside, cracked the helmet all the way through, but I got up and walked away with not even a headache. The helmet is finished, but my head is totally intact so I can ride another day. It did exactly what it was designed to do. Plus, if you break your helmet under normal use, Giro will kick you down 30% off of a new one. Not a bad deal when it saves your head!

The helmet is going to be used in a hot climate so ventilation is very important. The large air scoopes seem to offer good air flow and you can feel the air flowing though the helmet.

The helmet fit is excellent and the retaining mechanism work very well. I think once the temps warm up a headband will have to be used to wick away the sweat as it is a very snug fit at the front.

Construction seems good, although I hope not to put it to the test, and the adjustable visor is very useful for rides around sunset.

I own this helmet in the sage green. It's a great helmet that has a lot of ventilation and is very light. There's really not much else to say. I bought this from a brick and mortar store, so if you're worried about how it will fit/feel you may want to visit your local bike store.

Yes, as far as bike helmets are concerned, I think this is one of the more comfortable and better fitting I could find. You see, I am a bit "hair challenged," which makes wearing any bike helmet problematic. Most bike helmets out there (Giro, Bell, etc.) have a strap system that uses a "three point connection." The strap connections in the front of all of then are on either side of the helmet shell, and are no problem. It's the rear strap connection(s) on most helmets that is the problem for me, for most often there is only a single connection inside the center of the helmet shell above the rear of my head. It is this connection point that is the problem -- it is very irritating! This is where the "four point" strap connection used by the Giro Xen Helmet is SUPERIOR! All four strap connection points are on the outer rim of the helmet shell, and are not a factor that affects comfort or wearability. It was the Giro Xen's "fit" AND "comfort" that were the reason I spent the extra money for my large (adult) sized helmet, rather than going with the more budget friendly ones. It comes with a snap-on visor which may or may not be used -- you decide. The Xen helmet is not adjustable for a wide range of head sizes. It comes in different sizes (Small, Medium, Large). Pick the one that fits the intended wearer best.
This is not to say that bike helmets, even the Giro Xen, are comfortable in every way. They all are hard even on the inside. Yes, they are filled foam, but the foam is by no means soft! It is put there for protection in the event of a fall, not for comfort! Comfort, such as it is, is provided by a small amount of thin "padding" that is held in place by tiny bits of velcro. I guess this is supposed to make it easy to remove the padding for cleaning. In my opinion, the Giro Xen has a bit more of this padding than most other helmets I looked at, and I looked at several brands and styles. In addition, ventilation and air flow through the helmet is satisfactory (it's similar to most other helmets). The only time this could be a problem would be for anyone, like me, who wants to ride in cold weather (might want to wear a cap inside the helmet, or find some sort of outer cover for it).
If there is a weakness to the Giro Xen (and almost all other helmets), it is (for a lack of a better way to describe it) the adjustable "suspension" system inside. It, like the helmet, is designed to be very light weight. It's appearance does not create confidence in my mind as to the overall quality of the product. Will this helmet last a long time without falling apart after a few months? Only time will tell.
The Giro Xen also "fits" my head better than most other helmets. Before you buy, especially on-line, go to bike and sporting good stores, and try them on first. You will find that some do indeed fit better than others. My RECOMMENDATION is that you never buy a helmet "blind!" Try several and see how they all fit and how easy it is to make adjustments before making a decision. Is it stable on your head? Is it comfortable enough so that you will use it all the time? Are the straps, etc. easy or difficult for you to adjust? When trying on a helmet, are there any pressure points that could be an issue with prolonged wearing? I must say that my helmet fits well enough that I am generally not aware of it while out riding -- which I appreciate.
If I could make a recommendation to bike helmet manufacturers, it would be that they make helmets that fit a wider variety of head shapes, because God did not make us all alike, even in this part of our body. Some heads are more round, and I think most bike helmets are made for a more round head shape. My head isn't, so I had to make the best choice I could -- and the Xen was the best compromise in shape, without the discomfort of the straps rubbing on the top of my head. But, I had to pay a few more dollars, which I hope was worth it.
One more thing. If you, the reader, are looking for a helmet that are a little more conservative in shape and color, you might like this one for that reason also. Giro calls the Xen a "mountain bike helmet" as opposed to a "road bike" helmet, which is the basis (I supposed) for its particular style and its color choices. The one I bought is the the "matte chalk/white weathered camo" color. There are a few other colors.

I am quite into fashion, but more concerned with safety. When I started wearing a cycling helmet as well as a ski helmet, my husband and kids resisted. The first helmets out were bulky, heavy and not too appealing. Now, we all own and WEAR Giro helmets. The Xen is a superior style and the fit is PERFECT! I personally have 4 Giro high end cycling helmets to "match" my outfits and bike (mountain and road). Giro is all I will buy and since I've fitted the rest of my family in the BEST they wear them all the time and also love them. The fit is great, love the roc-lock fit, you seriously do not feel your helmet. I highly recommend the Giro Xen, and the pricing, service and quality from this seller is a 5 star. I will buy again.

This helmet is absolutely fantastic. It comes in sizes. It has good adjustments for the internal cage AND for the chin straps. You can adjust both the length of the chin strap portion AND adjust the triangle portion about the ears separately. You can put the usual foam pads inside as well for final adjustments (I do not use any at all). These helmets are amazingly light in weight in spite of the fact that they are serious helmets designed for safety more than weight alone. The hard shell is firmly attached all the way around on the foam core, which makes them safer than other helmets. They do a great job of helping to protect your ears and side of your head without looking or feeling funny, the visor works well, they protect the back of your head well. I have worn mine for over 10 hours on a very slow and hilly century ride (with some stops where I left it on) and it was comfortable at the end of the day even after that long time. If you look around you can find them on sale for less than $80 if you aren't too fussy on the color scheme. Excellent. Highly highly recommended!

It fits very snugly, no movement when you secure it properly.
You will be ok with the price when you feel the diference between cheaper helmets and an expensive one. The interior pads shows the best quallity providing the best fiting sensation you ever tried.
No regrets.

I chosed the White one, is cooler in suny days, and the design is not White , it's kind of "electronic camuflage" (as the USA Army uniforms)in white, gray and so, Nice design!!!

The Xen helmet provides more protection in your back head than other helmets from other brands

The fiting mechanism works grate.

The price maybe is a little high, buth is worth it for the quallity you obtain.

I highly recomend it.

This is the most comfortable helmet I've ever worn. Light and cool, and if I can trust my friend's opinion, the coolest looking as well. I'm less concerned about looks, but I believe it's safer due to its shape- less likely to get my neck twisted in a spill without the pointed back end I've had on other helmets. Pricey, but worth it to me. The adjustable visor is nice too.

Awesome Helmet, I use it for downhill single trailing riding, fits perfect, lightweight, and conferable. So far it has had to endure 1 nasty fall and it held up perfect, it is definitional worth the money.

I love the unique color and design and the fit is just right for my head. Also, I can attach a flashlight holder on this helmet.

If ever I need to buy a new helmet, I'll probably buy a newer version of this helmet. Giro Xen.