Giro Switchblade Long Term Review

And while it doesn t feel quite as head hugging as the. Good ventilation for the category lows.

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In 1998 giro created the first mainstream removable chinbar helmet it was called switchblade said dain zaffke giro marketing director.

Giro switchblade long term review. Poc tectal race spin 220 category. See the giro switchblade mips 15. In the years that followed we ve seen many options come and go all based around the same premise of taking a cross country helmet and adding a chinbar this new switchblade mips bucks that trend completely.

This convertible full face helmet is in a league of its own buy if you re an enduro racer in need of the best convertible helmet on the market. Best mountain bike helmet reviews. The giro switchblade full face helmet is one designed to suit downhill racers or those participating in big drops jumps and risks.

I got the feeling he was trying to make a point. Easy to switch between full and half shell modes. Giro aether spherical helmet long term review.

Ebike emtb sam s bikes is a dedicated ebike mountain bike channel on youtube riders in this episode we talk all things giro switchblade helmet after 4 mont. Helmets with mips will prevent concussions and brain damage by absorbing the impact without causing any long term damage to the helmet itself. The world s biggest biking photo gallery of photos like crashes north shore.

I m about 15 minutes into my first ride on pivot s new switchblade a long travel 142mm rear 160mm front 29er trail bike and chris cocalis. Further the switchblade is quite a bit heavier than the stage above and fox s proframe below when factoring in the chinbar. Giro s aether combines a novel approach to rotational force dissipation with excellent ventilation cool looks and a best in class fit system.

That said if you re able to get a good fit and the weight isn t a deterrent the switchblade is one of the most versatile helmets available. Giro switchblade long term review. At 622g medium it s not exactly light but it manages to spread and carry its weight well so never feels top heavy or unsteady once on.

Giro switchblade long term review this convertible full face helmet is in a league of its own bikeradar score bikeradar verdict this convertible full face helmet is in a league of its own highs. Thick chin strap builds up heat.

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