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[Closed] psa: Giro Hex in Black £37.49 @ CycleSurgery.com

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Giro Hex in Black £37.49 @ CycleSurgery.com

Enter TT84 at checkout
http://www.cyclesurgery.com/timeout-tuesday/content/fcp-content

I bought a Specialized Tactic half price yesterday and I don't think you can return helmets, otherwise I would have gone for this.

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Posted : 03/05/2011 9:37 am
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Do they do a red one.


 
Posted : 03/05/2011 10:03 am
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Thanks, one ordered.


 
Posted : 03/05/2011 11:11 am
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project - I couldn't see any colour options so I presumed just black.

BTW the offer is for today only.


 
Posted : 03/05/2011 11:22 am
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Ordered. Thanks for that seeing as I left my lid on floor next to car at gisburn a few weeks ago 🙄


 
Posted : 03/05/2011 11:44 am
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question is how old are they?

don't Giro recommend replacement after 3 years? not so good if these are 2009 manufactured stock


 
Posted : 03/05/2011 12:10 pm
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the 'use by' is due to degredation due to sunlight (ok UV rays), I think having them in the box in the shade/store room this shouldn't be a factor.


 
Posted : 03/05/2011 12:18 pm
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the 'use by' is due to degredation due to sunlight (ok UV rays), I think having them in the box in the shade/store room this shouldn't be a factor

How often should a helmet be replaced?
Giro has a general recommendation of replacing your helmet every three (3) years. If you are unsure of the condition of your helmet, or whether it should be replaced, call us at (800) 456-2355 or e-mail us at feedback@giro.com for information on a free inspection

no reference to UV exposure on the Giro website


 
Posted : 03/05/2011 12:23 pm
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Cheers for the heads up*. I'll get one ordered when i can check the size of my current Giro

*see what i did there? 😀


 
Posted : 03/05/2011 12:27 pm
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We are legally unable to refund or exchange helmet returns so be careful when choosing

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Cheers for the heads up*. I'll get one ordered when i can check the size of my current Giro

Me to 😉
Size has disappeared from old lid. Anyone know about sizing of these lids? Presuming a L will probably fit???


 
Posted : 03/05/2011 12:30 pm
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Says roclok 5 on advert. Some on wiggle are roclok 4 ?


 
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For an alternative, this is the helmet I bought yesterday. I'm waiting for the POC Trabec to arrive so that I can see it, but I needed something to tide me over as I recently realised my old helmet is dated 2000!!!

Specialized Tactic £27.49 (add something small to get it over £30 for free postage)
http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDetails.asp?productID=18952&categoryID=1096


 
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Says roclok 5 on advert. Some on wiggle are roclok 4

if someone can find out the likely year quickly I'd appreciate it as I'd probably go for one


 
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AlexSimon - POC Trabec? HOW expensive?


 
Posted : 03/05/2011 12:50 pm
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We are legally unable to refund or exchange helmet returns so be careful when choosing

no. just leave it in it's box and fire it back under distance selling regs. there's no reason to refuse a return if it's still in saleable condition - ie unused with labels still attached.


 
Posted : 03/05/2011 12:52 pm
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atlaz - I know, but I don't like buying things I don't like. Nobody seems to make a nice bright coloured helmet at the moment, unless you like cyan. In the flesh it might be too bulky, but I'd like to try one.


 
Posted : 03/05/2011 1:37 pm
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I tried one at lunch and a medium fitted really well, whereas a medium specialized wouldn't really fit at all, felt too small (and the wrong shape for my head). Not sure if that helps? i ordered one anyway. Description matches that of the latest one on Giro's website.


 
Posted : 03/05/2011 1:44 pm
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i have the spesh tactic(paid 50 b4 xmas)and its a bit of a smaller fit than the same med size giro hex.kinda wish i'd bought the hex instead but im stuck with it now,ah well we live and learn.......


 
Posted : 03/05/2011 3:50 pm
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If it is rocloc 5 then it is the new 2011 model.

Much nicer than the rocloc 4 IMO.


 
Posted : 03/05/2011 5:59 pm
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Mine arrived today and was manufactured in Nov '10 🙂

Thanks to the OP for the tip-off!


 
Posted : 05/05/2011 10:30 am
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No problem - My Tactic from Monday hasn't arrived yet, so I'm beginning to wish I'd jumped at this too!


 
Posted : 06/05/2011 5:22 pm