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Bikes.com.au Giro Ionos Road Bike Helmet $199 - SAVE $260! + Further Reductions on All Helmets

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GIRO IONOS - 2013 Model

OUR PRICE: $199.00 - SAVE $260!

Ionos is the most ventilated and technologically advanced road cycling helmet Giro has ever created. Our proprietary in-mold composite sub-frame (I.C.S.™) provides the strength to support 21 of the largest vents ever carved into a helmet. These massive vents—coupled with an intricate network of internal channels—create a cooling system we call Wind Tunnel™ ventilation. The difference is remarkable and after one ride you’ll agree: the Ionos is the coolest, best-ventilated helmet available. This is the reason that Grand Tour champions like Lance Armstrong and Alberto Contador choose Ionos to stay cool on the hottest days.

Meets Australian Standard Approved, AS/NZS 2063:2008 [ID 3700]
Technology:

Roc Loc 5
After more than two-years of development, Giro introduces Roc Loc 5. This groundbreaking fit system provides an entirely unique user experience with an unmatched level of comfort, stability, adjustability and weight savings. With Roc Loc 5, you can easily dial-in both fit tension and adjust vertical position with a single hand. Just twist the dial for a tighter feel on rough terrain, then back it off a notch and relax across the flats or a warm climb. Even with these remarkable features, Roc Loc 5 is still nearly 40-percent lighter than its popular predecessor, Roc Loc 4.

Micro Dial: The heart of Roc Loc 5 is this ratcheting, micro-adjusting dial. A simple, two-finger twist of the Micro Dial opens or closes the retention system and each click is audible.

Three-Position Bracket: It’s never been easier to change vertical positions and fine-tune fit. We incorporated a three-position bracket that features 15-millimeters of up/down movement. Like the Micro Dial, this system can be adjusted without removing the helmet. Carefully-crafted ergonomic arms are shaped to be as comfortable as possible, yet work flawlessly with Giro eyewear (what we call Super Fit engineering).

Dual Pods: These two panels are designed to firmly grasp the back of your head while comfortably cradling the occipital lobe.

Strap Baskets: With Roc Loc 5, your helmet straps are always right where you need them. Not to mention this strap basket brings a new level of comfort.

X-static Helmet Padding
In addition to being very comfortable, our X-Static pads provide anti-microbial properties to help keep your helmet fresher, longer. The pads are also machine washable.

Wind tunnel ventilation
Giro helmets are developed utilizing our proprietary Wind Tunnel™ ventilation system, which combines active vents with internal exhaust channels that thrust cool, fresh air over and around the riders head-while forcing heat and stale air out. This significant increase in air channeling makes a difference that riders will immediately feel and appreciate.

In-Mold Technology
Our In-mold composite Sub-frame is a composite skeleton fused into a helmet’s EPS liner. Visible on the bridges between vents, this series of composite plates is directionally “tuned” to provide structural support, impact dispersion and penetration resistance. I.C.S technology is what allows us to carve those massive vents— as seen in our Ionos helmet, for example—without compromising rider protection.

21 Wind Tunnel™ vents, internal channeling

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  • +8

    Or if you're in Melb, you can get the trendsetting Melbourne branded helmets for $5 :-)
    http://www.melbournebikeshare.com.au/helmet-locations

    • I am surprised they haven't been brodened at this price.

  • +1

    For an original price of $469 it would have to be a heck of a great helmet but then again they're quoting the RRP which no one ever sells at any way.

  • +3

    Meets Australian Standard Approved,

    So do the $5 ones sold at 7-Eleven…

    • But they're not pro cycler class like the helmet that's being sold here is. Those one's at 7-Eleven would be bog standard cheap crap.

      • What's a difference?

        • +1

          One is specifically designed and made with superior materials for professional cyclists and the other from 7-Eleven is designed and made from cheap materials for your mum and dad cyclists. This helmet would not alone meet but far exceed australian standards.

        • +1

          If you frequently wear a helmet, weight, comfort, padding, airflow, style, are all going to make your riding experience more enjoyable and you won't want the cheapest possible helmet that only meets the minimum safety requirements.

        • +1

          What's the difference? $194

        • What's a difference?

          professional cyclists must have softer heads ???

        • only meets the minimum safety requirements.

          Australian safety requirements are sufficient…

  • +3

    I'd love to see someone - some day - compare the pros and cons of a $200 helmet with a $17 one from Aldi and others from Kmart, Target and elsewhere:
    http://www.aldi.com.au/au/html/offers/2827_26525.htm

    In the test there would be a 2-hour ride in the blistering sun in regular suburbia. The test subjects would be a group of cyclists plucked from the street with no vested interests, from all ages and backgrounds.

    They could even test the things in a wind tunnel to show air drag differences (if they even become relevant to the discussion; most wouldn't care one bit no matter who wins). A materials scientist could also go into materials differences between the two (if anyone found that relevant). A factory tour could also be arranged, if they dared to show the manufacturing process beyond the marketing BS.

    Because from where I'm sitting, I find the price differences jarring. However, I will concede that for the upper edge beyond a certain point, there are always diminishing returns (and marketing has to work harder to convince us to part with the cash).

  • +2

    Say I value comfort at $0.40 per hour…

    I use my commuting helmet 1+ hours per day, 5 days a week, 50 weeks a year. I find the RACV helmet 'uncomfortable' (but I keep one under my desk in case of emergencies), and I find my expensive helmet 'comfortable'.

    If my expensive helmet lasts two years, then I should go with the expensive one. If you won't use it much, or do not value your comfort enough, then you're better off with a cheapy.

    Of course, I don't actually own a Giro Ionos, and instead have a mid range Giro which was cheaper and just as comfortable!

  • chain reaction has it for £125.99 = $190.78

  • The picture of the white helmet on your website is of the Atmos, do you have any of the whites in the Ionos?

  • This is a great price for this helmet with a Australians standard sticker

  • all these people talking about $17 helmets have obviously never crashed a bike lol

  • I love my Giro Savant, but this a good deal.

  • 7 days to post wow talk about shit service

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