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[Closed] Anyone using the Giro Chronicle lid??

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I'm in the market for a new lid and am pretty much decided on the above as it looks like a solid choice for the money. Anyone got any feed back on what their like in use, good venting? Nice and stable? The peak does look a bit long, bit worried it might cause the lid to tip forward a bit in the rough....Thanks all


 
Posted : 18/01/2017 11:32 pm
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I have one on order, along with a Giant Rail. Think they will arrive tomorrow and I'll wear them both around the house before deciding which to keep. Have been persevering with a new Montaro and have so far killed 4 sets of pads. I have 2 more sets and and then am taking helmet and all the knackered pads to Evans for a refund.


 
Posted : 19/01/2017 12:41 am
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will post up again once I have had a poke around it ! On paper the Giant Rail gets better reviews...


 
Posted : 19/01/2017 10:24 am
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Well the 2 lids turned up today. Chronicle is nicely finished and comfy, however for me it is too deep and fouls the legs of my prescription specs around my ears. I also think the peak is rather long. So for me, the Giant Rail is better - lighter, better fit. The Giant doesn't have MIPS though there is one available.


 
Posted : 19/01/2017 9:18 pm
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Well, I've done the same as you, ordered a Chronicle and also a Spesh Ambush as they look good too. I will give em both a try and see which is best for my noggin. I tried a Bell Super 3 on in my lbs the other day and the fit was dreadful,lots of pressure points and kinda felt like it was perched on my head even though it wasn't!!


 
Posted : 20/01/2017 7:40 am
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I like the ambush, but the off centre vents aren't ideal for mounting a helmet light, so I decided against it. Was a good comfy fit though and a good deal at my LBS..


 
Posted : 20/01/2017 10:19 am
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Lol the peak is a tiny lightweight piece of plastic, it's not going to unbalance the helmet on your head!


 
Posted : 20/01/2017 10:18 pm
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Yeah, but it looks pretty daft...


 
Posted : 20/01/2017 11:01 pm
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had my Chronicle MIPS for months - great helmet and plays nice with my Hope helmet mounted light


 
Posted : 21/01/2017 2:46 pm
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Helmets arrived. Both are really nice, but I'm going to keep the chronicle as it fits a bit better, has MIPS for what it's worth, and has a better crash replacement scheme. I got the Matt grey one and it's a really nice looking lid. The peak is quite long, but is in a good place in the mid position and plays well with goggles. The Ambush is a good lid too, insanely light and airy and the peak is the best I've tried, very precise adjustment. It was a tough call, but the Ambush was slightly less comfortable. Cheers for the input guys.


 
Posted : 21/01/2017 11:14 pm