Giro Transfer Helmet

[Deleted member 20519]

Halfords are selling a Giro Transfer helmet for £17.50. Does anyone know what it's like? All of the reviews are very positive and are saying that it's comfortable and a great fit.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...uctId_163775_langId_-1_categoryId_228868#tab3

Doesn't look that bad too, Giro's a good brand as well. Should I get it?

 

[youngoldbloke]

Whether it is comfortable or not depends on the shape of your head! You MUST try one on before buying. I found the Transfer (on my head) looked a bit bulky, but fairly comfortable. I have since changed to another brand that fits (my head) better. Fit is a very personal thing.

 

[Deleted member 20519]

Whether it is comfortable or not depends on the shape of your head! You MUST try one on before buying. I found the Transfer (on my head) looked a bit bulky, but fairly comfortable. I have since changed to another brand that fits (my head) better. Fit is a very personal thing.

I was thinking of heading down to my local Halfords and trying it on. After checking on their website, it appears that the nearest store that has it in stock is 17 miles away.

 

[Deleted member 20519]

I'm also considering getting a Specialized Align for £13 more.

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/align-helmet-ec019730#reviews

 

[DiddlyDodds]

I had the Giro one from Halfords , really liked it and still wear it sometimes.

 

[DiddlyDodds]

The only downside i found was the inner pads were just stick on instead of velcro and fell off after a few months

 

[Sandra6]

If you buy it online you get another 25% off, so it's only £13. Not a lot to lose if you don't like it.
Mine is very similar, but with a peak. I've no complaints about it other than the guy in the shop made me buy a man's helmet and it's really big so I have to have loads of padding inside to get a good fit. The ladies helmets they had were all too small though.

 

[Accy cyclist]

Halfords have a good range of inexpensive cycle helmets. I noticed the other week that some pro type ones were only about 17 quid. Now people haven't an excuse when they say "i'd like to have a better chance of survival in an accident, but i can't afford an expensive helmet"!
I've noticed that they've fallen in price over the years. I bought a Bell helmet 12 years ago for 50 quid, a similar one now costs less than 30!
Maybe stores are encouraged to sell helmets for as little as possible to get more cyclists wearing them?

 

[Alembicbassman]

I have two, no problems, pretty comfy, MET Scatto was a bit comfier though.