Is this a good helmet? (Giro)

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08-01-11 | 02:37 PM

#26

warningfs

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I have that helmet and I love it. Go for it!

08-01-11 | 02:49 PM

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Infidel79

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinkbullet3

How dickish would it be to try on helmets at your LBS and then once you've found your fit, buy the thing off the internet? I'd probably just buy it from the shop, despite the fact that I could be saving money. I have yet to snoop around but I feel that you wouldn't be saving all that much money anyway.

Sounds like you already know the answer to your question. Although, like all things LBS, it will be cheaper online. The LBS is good for things like helmets, which you need to see and try in person to make a decision. For this, it is worth paying the premium. For things like freewheels or cogs, it is NOT worth paying double or triple online prices just to support your LBS, unless of course they give you a lot of personalized advice or something.

08-01-11 | 02:55 PM

#28

JesusBananas

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I owned this helmet. I crashed with this helmet. I bought a new one that's essentially the same (Giro Transfer), except it was slightly cheaper.

I personally only buy cheap helmets that aren't Wal-mart brand crappiness, which have the most pathetic excuse for vents. (I've had to use one once temporarily). So, in my opinion, the Indicator is great.