Road Helmet Advice, Giro Synthe?

TomSynnott
TomSynnott Posts: 2
edited June 2015 in Road buying advice
Guys, am looking to get a great road helmet, I am looking at the Giro Synthe, it seems to be the absolute best out there but any advice would be greatly appreciated!

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  • wishitwasallflat
    wishitwasallflat Posts: 2,927
    Try a few on - the absolute best will be the one you feel most comfortable in.
  • sungod
    sungod Posts: 17,338
    ^^^this

    fit varies as do head shapes, other things to consider...

    if you'll be using it in winter make sure there's enough adjustment range to allow wearing a cap or balaclava

    have you already got some glasses for eye protection? check that the arms don't foul with the cradle of the helmet as some combinations do not work so well
    my bike - faster than god's and twice as shiny
  • sloppyschleckonds
    sloppyschleckonds Posts: 8,019
    Also consider buying one with MIPS protection
    I'm sorry you don't believe in miracles
  • ilm_zero7
    ilm_zero7 Posts: 2,213
    Had the Giro - swapped it for the Specialized - much better fit on my head - try it first
    http://veloviewer.com/SigImage.php?a=3370a&r=3&c=5&u=M&g=p&f=abcdefghij&z=a.png
    Wiliers: Cento Uno/Superleggera R and Zero 7. Bianchi Infinito CV and Oltre XR2
  • prhymeate
    prhymeate Posts: 795
    As others have mentioned, you really don't know until you try it on. Everyone raves about the Kask Mojito to the point I considered replacing my Giro Savant. I popped down to my local shop to try it on and it was so uncomfortable in comparison.
  • thegreatdivide
    thegreatdivide Posts: 5,807
    After several years using Prevails (both lost to crashes) I took a punt on the Synth at the start of the year. It's just as good as the Prevail (IMO) and the fit is pretty much the same save for a bit more adjust ability at the back. It looks the business too. Well worth a shot.
  • 964cup
    964cup Posts: 1,362
    I got one to replace my Aeon. Works for me, although it is heavier than the Aeon.
  • thegreatdivide
    thegreatdivide Posts: 5,807
    [url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19633110#p19633110]964Cup[/url] wrote:
    I got one to replace my Aeon. Works for me, although it is heavier than the Aeon.

    44g - that's one slug of a bidon.
  • fenix
    fenix Posts: 5,437
    Fit is foremost. You're only thinking the Synthe is the best as its the most expensive. I love my Mojito - but you might not. I doubt aero advantage is worth much to us mortals.

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