Giro Transfer Sport Bike Helmet

by Giro

Product Features

• In-mold construction fuses tough outer microshell to EPS foam liner
• Acu Dial fit system combines single-handed adjustment with a full fit band
• 20 vents allow cool air in and warm air out
• Weighs only 270 grams and comes in Universal Fit Adult U size
• Complies with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's safety standard for bicycle helmets

Product Description

Product Description

The Giro Transfer Sport Bike Helmet is constructed with in-mold technology that fuses a tough outer microshell to the helmet's EPS foam liner. The fusion process reinforces areas around vents and ribs, making the helmet lighter, cooler and tougher. The Transfer utilizes Giro's Acu Dial system, which combines single-handed adjustment with a full-fit band for a quick, sure fit. This Giro helmet features a snap-fit visor, and 20 vents that allow cool, fresh air in and stale, warm air out.

The Transfer sport helmet comes in Giro's Universal Fit Adult U size (54-61cm), carefully sculpted and size-specific to simplify the fitting process. Giro's Transfer helmet is a lightweight 255 grams, and complies with U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's safety standards for bicycle helmets.

Helmet Tips--You Should Always...

• Wear a helmet when you ride
• Wear your helmet low in the front to protect the forehead
• Fasten your buckle and tighten your chin strap
• Check your adjustments every time you wear your helmet
• Inspect your helmet regularly for signs of wear or damage
• Wear a helmet designed for your activity

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

The Transfer's sculpted ventilation and hip styling are great for humans on the go. The clean lines and easy-to-use features are thoughtful touches that offer everything you need - and a little more than you expect.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.1 x 9.3 x 7.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000BO3D18
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (92 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,607 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #15 in Sports & Outdoors > Bikes & Accessories > Helmets

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

41 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent helmet, December 11, 2006

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Michael M. (Ohio, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Giro Transfer Sport Bike Helmet (Sports)

This is a very comfortable helmet with a nice fit. Most of the helmets you'll find in this price range don't fit well. Believe me, I've tried a number of them. But this one fits me great.

One small piece of advice: It has a more rounded appearance from the front than most bike helmets do. So if you don't like the thought of a "round" look when someone's looking at you straight on, this might not be the helmet for you.

33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Giro Helmet with "bang for your buck" pricing!!!, January 15, 2009

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J. Diaz "Panama" (California) - See all my reviews
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Hello everyone. Hope you all had wonderful holidays.

I'm a weekend road bike warrior riding between 45-80km/week on various road terrains and sometimes amateurly racing on a Specialized S-Works frame, LOOK carbon fork, Spinergy wheels, Shimano 105 components, Alanera carbon handlebars, CF02 carbon seat post, Bontrager RL Inform seat, etc., etc...I'm an experience amateur riding bikes for about 15 years now every chance I get. A few weeks ago, my old helmet was stolen (curse those theives!), and so I was in the market for a new one, but the economy being as it is, I didn't feel like spending a lot of money for a hobbie, so I thought I'd try this helmet. Also, my wife recently wanted to road bike also, transitioning from mountain biking, so I got her one also for Xmas. Now on to the helmet...

The Giro Transfer helmet is quite a nice helmet and is really priced to move. Amazon was pretty speedy in getting the helmet delivered too. I ordered the helmet on 12th and received it on the 18th of December, just in time for the weekend amateur road race. It came well packed in a Giro box inside an Amazon box.

That being said, I was impressed with the light weight of the helmet, as well as the universal fit adjusting system in the back of the helmet/head. Most helmets of this price category use a type of adjustment system that involves the sliding of straps and the placement of strap clamps to somewhat more-or-less properly adjust your helmet. I've never gotten a comfy fit from those systems. This helmet, however, has a dial mechanism that adjusts the helmet to your head much better than any helmet I've seen in this price category. Giro did well to put this mechanism on the helmet, as it's much less complicated than having to readjust the straps one way, then another, etc., as with the sliding systems. You usually find this mechanism on higher priced helmets.

As for the looks and riding coolness (temperature) of the helmet, many cycling partners were impressed with its look and design and the amount of air ducts it has. The helmet is quite comfortable, light and cool on the road, and I road bike in an area where at 7am, it's already 86+ F, warm, humid & tropical.

Although I hope to never find out, the helmet is quite compact and rigid and tough, and I feel quite secure wearing it. In fact, I feel so secure, I'm a bit more daring on some curves, especially those where I'm leading the group. With Giro's reputation, I'm sure it would hold up well if I were to have a fall. Let's just pray I don't.

Ok, that's it, hope this has helped you in your decision while looking for a road bike helmet. Take care.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great fit, great price, November 10, 2006

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Steven Vance "Web designer, student" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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I really like this helmet. It's from a name brand company who has made many contributions to the innovation of bicycling helmets. It fits well - it has the "dial" fit system (every helmet company has their own name for it). It's easy to adjust, comfortable, comes with extra padding (I guess in case your head doesn't fit perfectly). It's one size fits all.

It didn't come with a visor and I do not see an option for one. I guess just get some sunglasses. The helmet is very compact and very light. Amazing value.

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