Giro Xen Bike Helmet

by Giro

Product Features

• In-mold hardbody construction fuses tough outer microshell to EPS foam liner
• Roc Loc 4 system includes adjustments for fit tensioning and helmet positioning
• 17 wind-tunnel vents force cool air around your head and warm air out
• Weighs only 310 grams and comes in three Super Fit sizes
• Complies with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's safety standard for bicycle helmets

Product Description

Product Description

By combining the low-profile style and coverage of skate-style helmets with the lighter weight and ventilation of high-performance XC helmets, the Giro Xen Mountain Bike Helmet is built for all-mountain riding. This mountain-bike helmet is constructed with Giro's Hardbody 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 Xen utilizes Giro's Roc Loc 4 system, which includes adjustments for fit tensioning and helmet positioning, plus a supple rubber over-molded fit belt for both comfort and stability.

This Giro helmet features wind-tunnel ventilation that combines 17 active vents with internal exhaust channels that force cool, fresh air over and around your head while forcing stale, warm air out. Giro's Xen helmet also features a P.O.V. (Point Of View) adjustable visor that is anchored by a patented internal clutch, which allows 15-degrees of vertical adjustment and prevents the visor from rattling and coming loose over rough terrain.

The Xen mountain helmet comes in three Super Fit sizes, which combine human scale factor data with handcrafted headforms and rider feedback for ultimate comfort. Giro's Xen helmet is a lightweight 310 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 Xen balances the smooth, low profile style and coverage of skate-style helmets with the lighter weight and ventilation of high-performance XC helmets. It's the enlightened choice for today's all-mountain ride style.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 0.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000BNZL4Q
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #29,513 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #89 in Sports & Outdoors > Bikes & Accessories > Helmets

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Totally saved my head!!, September 17, 2008

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Justin Cordoza "Eco D." (Reno, NV USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Giro Xen Bike Helmet (Misc.)

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!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars First impressions, February 13, 2007

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NGB - See all my reviews

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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.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stylish, functional, affordable, July 14, 2007

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R. Abdul-Haqq - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Giro Xen Bike Helmet (Misc.)

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.

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