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[Closed] Giant Rail helmet - opinions

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Thinking about one of these to replace Giro Xar as they get great reviews. Anyone tried one ? And will an Exposure Joystick mount fit, or are vents too big ?


 
Posted : 27/08/2016 5:49 pm
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Had a couple of rides in mine. Pro's are that it's cool, light and I pretty much forget I'm wearing it. Cons are that the front pads leave grooves in my forehead and it can somehow feel a bit loose even though it isn't. Not tried mounting anything on it yet. Oh and there doesn't seem to be any way to get rid of the elastic on the back if you're not enduro enough for goggles. (I'm not)


 
Posted : 27/08/2016 5:56 pm
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Thanks, sounds like a trip to LBS which is a Giant Dealer for a play, cheers.


 
Posted : 27/08/2016 6:05 pm
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Hi,
Yeah,very comfy and cool for a more coverage helmet.
Fitted my joystick mount with no issues.
Thanks,
Max


 
Posted : 27/08/2016 7:00 pm
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As the others say, it's a very well ventilated helmet. Only problem I find is that it comes down quite low just in front of my ears and if I wear my Northwave glasses , they get pushed down onto the bridge of my nose. I would suggest taking your riding glasses with you when you try it on.
YMMV


 
Posted : 27/08/2016 7:19 pm
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Interesting, thanks for the tip, cheers


 
Posted : 27/08/2016 8:58 pm
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tried one on earlier - good fit. Straps seem very thin though .... Will be between this one and Giro Montaro which is on the way, thanks for advice, cheers


 
Posted : 29/08/2016 10:50 am
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Thread resurrection! Tried one on earlier, very nice. Anyone else using one with and exposure helmet mount?


 
Posted : 15/04/2017 3:02 pm