Product Description
The Giro Atmos Road and Racing helmet provides legendary performance, style and comfort - and features the new Roc Loc 5 fit system. After more than ten years of refinement, this ground-breaking fit system provides an entirely unique use 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 tough 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 40-percent lighter than its popular predecessor, Roc Loc 4. Roc Loc 5 systems is: 1) Micro Dial. The heart of the 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. 2) Three-Position Vertical Fit - It's never been easier to change vertical positions and fine-tune fit. We incorporated a three-position bracket that features 15-millimeters of precise up/down movement. Like the Micro Dial, this system can be adjusted without removing the helmet. 3) Carefully crafted ergonomic arms are shaped to be as comfortable as possible, yet work flawlessly with Giro eyewear (what we call Super Fit engineering). 4) Dual Pods - These two panels are designed to firmly grasp the back of your head while comfortably cradling the occipital lobe. Strap management - with Roc Loc 5, your helmet straps are woven through the fit system, so they are always in the perfect position. Complex Internal Design - Dozens of small parts work together seamlessly to provide exceptionally user-friendly adjustment. Minimal and Light, yet Strong - Although this fit system is 40% lighter than its predecessor, it's much stronger. In testing, Roc Loc 5 performs flawlessly, even after 6,600 cycles (equivalent to 3 years of riding with 3 round trips per day).
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Product Details
- Size: Large
- Color: Red/Silver
- Brand: Giro
- Model: 2023018
- Released on: 2010-08-19
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 7.10" h x 9.10" w x 14.10" l, 1.45 pounds
Features
- High-performance, technically-advanced helmet is well suited to road, 'cross, and cross country use
- Proprietary Wind Tunnel ventilation system combines active vents with internal exhaust channels that thrust fresh air over and around rider's head, while forcing heat and stale air out
- In-mold construction process fuses helmet?s outer shell with its impact-absorbing EPS liner during molding process, making liner part of the helmet
- Innovative Roc Lock fit system provides outstanding comfort, stability, adjustability, and weight savings; easily dial-in both fit tension and adjust vertical position with single hand
- Includes limited lifetime manufacturer's warranty
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The high-performance, technically-advanced Giro Atmos offers a stylish low-profile silhouette, 26 unique wind tunnel vents, protective In-Mold Roll Cage for added safety, and a comfortable and innovative Roc Lock 5 fit adjustment system. The helmet is well suited to road, 'cross, and cross country use.
 26 oversized channels force air along your head before expelling it in the rear of the helmet, for optimal cooling effect. |
Features
- Wind Tunnel Ventilation: Giro helmets are developed utilizing a proprietary Wind Tunnel ventilation system, which combines active vents with internal exhaust channels that thrust cool, fresh air over and around the rider's head, while forcing heat and stale air out.
- In-Mold: An in-mold construction process fuses the helmet’s outer shell with its impact-absorbing EPS liner during the molding process, making the liner a part of the helmet. This fusion process reinforces areas around vents and ribs, creating a one-piece "exoskeleton" that allows the helmet to be lighter, more durable, and better ventilated than traditional designs.
- Roll Cage: Roll Cage reinforcement is a tough web of DuPont Nylon molded inside a helmet’s EPS foam liner, providing an extra measure of strength and integrity.
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Roc Lock 5: This innovative fit system provides a unique user experience with outstanding comfort, stability, adjustability, and weight savings. 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. Roc Lock 5 technology is made up of the following technical advancements:
- Micro Dial: The heart of Roc Loc 5 is a 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: A three-position bracket 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.
- Dual Pods: 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.
Lifetime Warranty
Giro protective products include a limited lifetime manufacturer's warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
About Giro
Giro, based in Scotts Valley, CA, is a global leader in high-performance protective gear and accessories for action sports and active lifestyles. The company's mission is to create products on the leading edge of design that look, fit, and feel like a part of the athletes who use them, allowing them to perform at their best.
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
26 of 26 people found the following review helpful.
By Y. R. Wu
In 20 years of road and mountain biking I've had 3 Giros, 2 Bell, and 1 Louis Garneau helmet. This is hands down my favorite. It's the lightest and breathes the best. Even on a recent ride in 94F / 65% humidity / Sunny, my head didn't feel hot. (well, hotter than the rest of me, it was a pretty brutal ride to be honest)
It's super light and very comfortable. You barely feel it on your head.
The reasons I knock it down to 4 stars:
1) Pads are quite sparse and in particular they don't cover the forehead very well. There's also a gap in the center. For me this means that sweat runs into my eyes - as it evaporates it's not sweat but concentrated salt water. Ouch! (Other helmets I've had with larger forehead pads delay this issue. There are head bands on the market for this exact issue, however)
2) The rear plastic head straps are covered in a rubber coating, which cracked within a month or two - doesn't affect the function or comfort as there is a stronger plastic material underneath, but a disappointment given the price.
3) On the underside there are 3 small areas where the foam is melted or looks like it was attacked by a solvent - surface defects really, and you never see it. Doesn't affect function or external appearance but at this price I guess I expect more.
My helmet was from 2008 when they still included a rigid carry pod. Apparently they don't make this anymore, which is a shame since it is a super nice feature - protect your helmet, carry your gloves, Gu and Powerbars too (It was well ventilated so things don't get stinky). - you can still get them on Ebay though...Specialized now makes one too but the Giro one looked nicer.
If you've found this review to be helpful, please let me know!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
By a reader
I always rode as a young girl on my bmx bike, down stairs and through the streets, with no helmet. It was the early 80's and no one wore helmets... As an adult I went for a while riding without one, but ultimately, we all know it's something we should do. Having someone in my family sustain brain injuries REALLY drove that point home.
This helmet was way more money than I wanted to spend on a helmet but it's the ONLY helmet I've ever tried on that felt, well, barely there.... You can easily forget that you're wearing it, which is what I was looking for. After all, I wanted to use it every day, not spend $50 on a helmet I hated and would never wear. The atmos also leaves your senses intact... I sometimes feel like my hearing or quickness of response would be influenced when I try on a bulky hemet. I DO use it all the time and will buy another once mine gets too old. Also, having a smaller head, most helmets look awful on me, like I was attacked by fungus and turned into a mushroomhead. The atmos tapers nicely around the edges which looks way better.
The adjustment on the helmet is great and easy, plus the straps stay in a good spot and you can adjust their angle too. The only tiny thing I'd change is the same thing an earlier reviewer noted... where the helmet meets the very top of the head is a little bit flat for my head, so there is small contact point there that I wish weren't there. Aside from that It's perfect and thanks Giro!
I commute as year round as I can in Chicago, so in the winter I just slap on a helmet cover over it and a thinly knit hat underneath and it becomes amply warm enough.
Lastly, the most glowing Giro helmet recommendation probably comes from Wisconsin. My husband and I were riding up there when we heard that some student nearby had been hit by a truck. Actually, he fell under it and the truck wheel ran over his head. He was wearing one of their helmets and was absolutely fine (at least physically) and went on to pass his school exams that same month.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
By G. L. Stone
First thing is that this helmet works for its most important feature: to protect your noggin. I crashed coming down a mild hill in July and Jim Kirk shoulder rolled onto the payment. I was going 28 mph and hit a road hazard so I impacted very hard. My shoulder hammered the pavement along with the side of my head and I sustained NO head injuries or any kind of temporary mental fog or spaciness. Unfortunately my collarbone broke really bad and now I have more titanium in my body than on my bike :-) The helmet was cracked in 5 places on the interior foam too, so clearly it did what it was designed to do.
Now onto the other features, less important but still worth considering. I bought this helmet because my previous Bell helmet was way too hot and I needed more airflow. It was a definite improvement, but my bell was about $40 and this cost $130. It was in no way $90 worth cooler. Still, my head is more valuable so I can't complain. Also, when I looked at the higher end cooler ones they obviously have to remove foam and hence protection so I think this is a good trade-offf between price, performance, and airflow. Otherwise it is very comfortable and light, lots of adjustments to tweak the fit, and the only issue I've had is the rear adjuster tabs for the head size seem to slide off. They are more or less aesthetic only and the helmet stays adjusted, but for the price I was a little disappointed - until it saved my life. So for the price and cheesy tabs I knock it down 1 star.
I found out that Giro will give 30% off on a replacement helmet, so that is pretty cool support too.
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