Giro Ionos Cycling Helmet

I get free helmets from a sponsor and I still purchase Giro products. They are that much better. Buy the pneumo if you're a weekend warrior but if you ride a lot, get this, you'll notice the little things.

Light, well ventilated and stylish. Everything an h-core Roadie could want, eh. I have been riding this helmet for the last year or so and have been thoroughly pleased. I wear it on my MTB, my cross bike and as a road helmet. It might be a little light duty as a MTB helmet but it gets the job done. It is like I am wearing nothing at all.

This is my second helmet the first broken in a wreak that landed me on my head. It's light, easy to adjust, well ventilated and in the wreak left me with no head injury (well except to my wallet when I had to get another). This will be my helmet of choice unless Giro comes out with something better (hard to see how they can though).

Best helmet out there. Super light which means my neck isn't killing me after a day in the saddle. Perfect, comfy fit. Tons of ventilation and it looks super sexy.

Rode in the Atmos before this. When the Ionos first came out I tried it on and it looked huge on my head. But as I wore my Atmos more and more started noticing the two pressure points on my forehead more and more so decided to give the Ionos a try. No pressure points, tons of ventilation, the look grew on me too. Great Helmet! It rocks glasses really well, no slipping out of the vents when off your face. Plus it came with a really great winter pad to keep your head warm without having to wear a hat, great fall and spring time alternative.

After many years of cycling, I finally decided to step up to a top of the line helmet. Realcyclist.com handled the purchase flawlessly. But, little did I know that less than two weeks later I would be involved in my first ever serious bike crash. Tossed from the bike at 20mph, tumbled until my shoulder dug into the ground like a farmer's plow, slamming my head into rocky ground. Helmet absorbed the violent impact exactly like it is supposed to, cracking the styrofoam in numerous places. End result was a grade 3 separated shoulder, bruised ribs, lacerations, and no head injury whatsoever. I immediately ordered an identical replacement so it will be on hand when I can return to the bike. Great helmet, very stylish, and very safe!

Just picked up the 2009 Ionos in the Red/Black color scheme. This helmet provides a snug fit with really good ventilation. The fit is perfect and does not have any pressure points. This is great for long and frequent rides, a must if you're getting serious about cycling. Unfortunately I lost my balance at a light and fell back onto my head and dented a VERY small portion of the helmet "fins" in the back. Barely noticeable... This is a TOUGH helmet too!

This helmet actually made my head cold the first time I wore it the vents really do the job well! Haven't crashed with it so I can't testify for it intended use. I got mine using credit card points so price wasn't an issue. Shop for a deal online 230 is really a lot for a helmet even a nice one like this.

I actually was able to get a hold of this work of art. It is amazing the amount of air that is filtered through this helmet. It's like an AC for your head while you are riding. It comes with a winter insert to keep some of the air out in the winter and keep you from freezing and also comes with an extra set of pads so you have extra when the first wear out. I have not herd any wind noise that others have complained of and I have not had to test it crashing ability yet. All around it is fantastic but to pay over $200 for a helmet is a little nuts (I used credit card points) I would wait until they come down personally but it you got the extra cash go for it.

Would definitely recommend it!

The helmet fits well but it could use a little more padding. The pads seem a little thin and I sometimes feel the Velcro through them. Also the Velcro seems to be in awkward places to hold pads in place like on the sides of the rear adjustment piece. The rear adjustment tabs after about 6 months of use seem to pop out every once in a while when I push them together. The attachment points for the rear adjustment piece after about 6-8 months seem to have given away and now it pops out rendering that part of the helmet useless.

Long story short, I only used the helmet for one ride but it saved me from taking a rock to my right temple. I took an 8 foot fall off the side of a trail in Frutia, Colorado, named Moore Fun. I landed on my right side head and shoulders first and the helmet took a rock just over my temple. The helmet shell split but I didn't realize this until I got up, brushed myself off and finished my physical inventory. I had to throw the helmet away but it was worth every penny. I bought the lid for comfort and style but it performed its job and saved me from significant injury.

Not sure. As per usual fits very well, head gripper thing works without issue. . . . .although I'm not sure if I am getting smaller? The helmet seems bigger on my head? Anyway,absolutely no issues, it fits great and I reckon it looks pretty good. What else do ya want?

I bought this helmet after reading so many rave reviews about the comfort and cooling power of this skull cap. I will say that it is quite comfortable. The build of the helmet is very nice and the placement and construction of the pads is a real improvement over previous Giro designs. They are shaped better, stand up to use and washings much better than previous designs, and if they really thwart bacteria and odors and all, that's awesome. The only reason I drop a star on this review is that I really thought the helmet would be cooler. It is definitely cool and does a good venting job, but the area right where it makes contact at the forehead gets kind of warm when the mercury rises. Maybe I'm being too critical, and I'd rather have protection and overall helmet strength there than a cool forehead, but if they can maintain structural integrity and put some vents there under the lip and onto the forehead, that would do the trick.

Nice helmet, really like it. Looks kool, feels kool. Light, comfy, extra pads to for when they wear out.

For those of you that used to wear older Giro top end models, the large is a little smaller than it used to be, so if you're on the obderline to an extra large, consider that. My hat is a little tight under the helmet now...

Con: the straps don't come out now, so they can't be taken off and washed separately...something I would do once a year or so to clean them up, since the ride rinse is only marginally effective.

Haven't banged it on the ground fully loaded yet, so I can't say how well it works as cranial protection...:)

4 stars since there were two things I didn't like about it...

At first I thought it was too small but the fit was great once I had figured it out. There are lots of ways to adjust it. But I guess no helmet is perfect. I still sweat a lot in spite of a short haircut and lots of big vents. I'll keep wearing headbands to prevent dripping all over me and the bike.

The GIRO IONOS is really a fantastic helmut. Very light and confortable, not to mention the modern design.

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This helmet is nothing short of amazing. First of all, it looks very cool, something we all look for in a helmet if we are serious riders. I always have the problem of "mushroom head" when wearing a helmet. Although this helmet still looks like mushroom head on me, it is the least of any helmet I have ever worn. Secondly, it keeps your head cool. I know everyone else is saying this, and it turns out they are right! The faster you go, the cooler the air on your scalp. My hold Giro helmet, I could literally squeeze the front of the helmet on to my forehead and sweat would pour out. This helmet won't allow that. You don't even hear any wind/draft around your helmet. After a long ride, you'll forget you are even wearing it. I don't know how well it protects your noggin', but I'd expect it to be as good, if not better than the next. Lastly...did I mention this helmet is dope? Spend the cash on this baby...you will not be disappointed.

helmets aren't all that exciting but this does the job, with plenty of vents, easy adjustment and super lightweight. comes with a great little liner you can insert for those colder days when you don't really want the wind freezing your head.

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Cooler in Heat fer sure

it was just what i was after and was very happy with it . much better than my old one. thanks guys