Giro Rift Bike Helmet

by Giro

Product Features

• Affordable bike helmet designed to provide cool comfort and rugged good looks
• In-mold construction fuses outer shell with impact-absorbing EPS liner
• Patented Acu Dial fit system provides adjustable tension independent of straps
• 24 cooling vents to keep your head comfortable during short and long rides
• Available in such colors as black/titanium, red/black, white/titanium, blue/white, and more

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Giro Rift bike helmet is an ideal choice for riders who want cool comfort and rugged good looks without breaking the bank. The helmet is made using Giro's in-mold construction, which fuses the helmet's outer shell with an impact-absorbing EPS liner. Not only does this reinforce both layers, but the "exoskeleton" also allows Giro to engineer helmets that are lighter, more durable, and better ventilated. The helmet also employs Giro's patented Acu Dial fit system, which hugs the back of your head and reduces the tendency of your helmet to shift forwards or backwards. Unlike most system, the Acu Dial's design provides adjustable tension independent of the helmet straps. This means you don't have to overtighten the straps to enjoy a snug, comfortable fit. The bike's premium features conclude with a whopping 24 cooling events, keeping you well ventilated on both short and long rides.

About Giro
Working late nights in his garage, designer/bike racer Jim Gentes created the first lightweight adult cycling helmet in 1985. Friends at NASA helped tune the final helmet shape and vent placement, and the result was the Giro Prolight, a helmet that was better looking than traditional designs while offering a superior fit and still met the industry's toughest safety standards. Plus, it was half the weight of traditional helmets. Since then, Giro has advanced its helmets, many of which have set the standards for styling, function, and innovation for progressive, performance-oriented riders on dirt, pavement, and snow. Giro helmets are worn by millions of riders, cyclists, skiers, and snowboarders around the world. Young-bloods and old-timers; hard-cores, heshers, and hipsters; rookies, experts, and a few regular Joes too--in fact, pretty much anyone that appreciates superior fit and function, cutting edge styling, and the very best ideas you get in a helmet.

Product Description

Thankfully, gone are the days of helmets being lame or un-cool. Perhaps it’s Darwinian, but people soon wised up to the idea of protecting their own intelligence. Nevertheless, we are vain creatures and no sensible cyclist wanted to look like a cotton swab. To that end, Giro gives us the Rift. Its compact size (not to mention compact price) and rugged MTB style will help you protect your consciousness while preventing any Darth Vader doppelgangery. Acu Dial fit system Compact MTB style In-mold-EPS liner, polycarbonate shell 24-cool vents Universal fit  

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00169186Y
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,489 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #5 in Sports & Outdoors > Bikes & Accessories > Helmets

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Light and comfortable; awesome upgrade helmet!, July 20, 2009

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Robert Larson (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Giro Rift Bike Helmet (Sports)

Just starting biking instead of driving about 2 months ago, and needed a helmet that was comfortable, looked good, and was still affordable. After a bit of research, I learned that the better helmets were lighter, while still giving the same amount of protection. More openings in the helmet meant better air flow (so your head stays cool), lighter weight, but also a bit higher price tag.

After comparing a few helmets on Amazon in the $50 range, I decided on this one based on the look and what I perceived to be a good air flow. I've put over 300 miles on my bike so far, and I can honestly say it's easy to forget the helmet is even on. Having only worn toy-store quality hemets before, this was an incredible upgrade.

It's feather-light, and it rests on my head comfortably with an easy-to-use dial at the back for making it fit snugly. The straps looked a bit uncomfortable at first sight, but as soon as you snap the buckle together you forget they are there.

AND THE AIRFLOW! WOW!! I don't even know if that's the right word for it... but this helmet keeps my head very cool. I live in SoCal with 75-90 degree weather lately, but even with commutes as long as 20 miles, the wind rushes right through the helmet, across my head as I ride, and my head does not get hot and sweaty.

I don't know how they did it, but thank you Giro for this gift to bikers!

39 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Will not fit Extra Large Heads - WARNING!!, April 30, 2010

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Mr. Ed (NJ, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Giro Rift Bike Helmet (Sports)

Figure I'd give this helmet a try due to the light weight and very adequate venting. The design and dial in fit for the back is standard design for bicycle helmets in this price range.
HOWEVER for anyone with large heads (>60cm) be warned that this helmet will not fit you!! I have a large head which is 60.5cm, and the helmet even with the loosest dial setting in the back barely fit my head and it looked like a mushroom on top of that. The description says "universal fit", which is incorrect. Had to return it. And went with another VERY POPULAR 4 letter brand (brand sold here on Amazon and has an even bigger name in the Bike accessory industry since the invention of the telephone by the inventor Alexander Graham....) which I know has a "universal fit" that truly does have settings for even the largest heads.

BTW - I normally take a size XL with motorcycle helmets

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 1st time Giro user - Great helmet!, March 4, 2009

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Landon Heeres (WV - USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Giro Rift Bike Helmet (Sports)

This helmet has great a great fit (even for my odd shaped head). I love the quick adjuster. The vents provide great air-flow to keep you cool while riding. I am a mountain biker. I'm preparing for my first triathlon. Luckily I have no idea how well this helmet performs in an impact situation because I haven't wrecked yet. Hopefully I will never have to write a review about how well this helmet performed when I wrecked (knock on wood).

Comfortable
Sleek
Keeps you cool
Inexpensive
I highly recommend this helmet (and brand)

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