Helmet - Giro Xen

[John D9395]

Looking to buy a new helmet, anyone got any views or experience with the 'Giro Xen'

[vanman]

Ive been using one for ages now,very comfortable and does a good job of keeping your head cool.I'd recommend one.

[theboymoon]

Yup! me too.

I cant comment on its ability in big tumble cos fortunately i haven't seriously tested yet!

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Edited by theboymoon on Sunday 14th June 14:31

[Gazzab]

Arent they over £100?

[Jimbo.]

Gazzab said:

Arent they over £100?

Yup. But they're worth it. Nowt wrong with it's cheaper cousin (the Hex) which I also have, but the Xen is lighter and better vented.

HOWEVER, they're only worth it if the lid actually fits you. If not, it's about as purposeful as wearing a tea cosy on your head. Try before you buy!

[v8 jago]

Ive had my xen for a few years and cant fault it. I got mine for around £80 but they have obviously gone up now by the sounds of it. If you fall of and crack it or damage it you can send it back and pay a price and get a new one.

[vanman]

Gazzab said:

Arent they over £100?

Not if you shop around.

[Henry Hawthorne]

Well I have one and yes it''s fantastic.

I got mine for free (!) because I sent a letter to MBUK (I made the whole story up) when I was about 14 and won Star Letter.

[MATRS]

Bought mine a year ago, been great, the only negs are its cold in the winter and marks easy.

[Gooby]

My cycling buddy had a bad accident where he landed on his Xen. He was doing about 35mph, flew 20 ft landed on his head and then broke his arm. The lid was badly broken but without a doubt saved his life. As a bonus he has "sold"the wreckage back to Giro who use the remains for research into improving the product. They have sent him a new Xen for a small fee.

I also have a giro lid (cant remember the model) and I find it very good.

[pdV6]

I have a Xen. Fits my head shape well.

Had a 20mph-odd fall onto cobbles which snapped my fork, ripped my goretex jacket and mullered the helmet.

Did it's job admirably (badly cracked and dented, but generally intact) and cost me £35 iirc on the Giro crash replacement scheme to have it replaced.

[OilyRagMan]

iv had one for about a year, fantastic helmet, comfy and keeps your head cool. yes it is expensive but what value do you put on your head... for me its priceless!!

[John D9395]

Thanks for all the positive feedback.

Just ordered one.

[Gazzab]

John D9395 said:

Thanks for all the positive feedback.

Just ordered one.

Where from?
Howd you know it will fit ok?

[Gooby]

Gazzab said:

John D9395 said:

Thanks for all the positive feedback.

Just ordered one.

Where from?
Howd you know it will fit ok?

Ding!
The most important aspect is fit. The xen didnt fit as well as a cheaper lid, so I have the cheaper lid

[John D9395]

Tried the fit at a local bike shop who wouldn't budge from the mrp, then ordered from Wiggle at a considerably lower price!

[John D9395]

Great service from Wiggle.

Ordered Giro Xen yesterday @ 7:30am, just been delivered today @ 2:00pm, with an FOC delivery service.

And it fits just like the one in the shop!