Giro Transfer helmet

The Transfer is a cracking helmet (no pun intended!) even more so when you look at how little it costs. Giro’s designers have always come up with great looking designs and sales have no doubt been helped by the likes of Lance Armstrong being photographed for the last decade wearing the brand.

Giro uses ‘in-mould’ technology on the Transfer and its good to see this process filtering down to the lower end of the range. The outer shell is fused to the foam inner and one part then reinforces the other making the helmet stronger. This enables more vents to be added to increase cooling and decrease weight while still conforming to the relevant CE EN1078 standard.

Out on the bike the Transfer is lightweight (260g), well vented and fits well. As a Unisize adult (54cm – 61cm) fitting adjustment is taken care of by Giro’s Acu-Dial fit system which comprises of a dial at the back of the cradle which you turn clockwise to tighten, anti-clockwise to loosen, all this can be done easily with one hand on the fly if needs be. Extra cushioning pads are also provided to get the fit just right.

A big plus is the inclusion of a mesh inside the front vents to keep bugs out. Why this is never an option on more expensive helmets is beyond me. Having an irritated wasp buzzing around stinging your head while you're flying down a busy A-road is not ideal, trust me I did it last month!! Style wise it is a bit chunky but it is designed as a leisure helmet as opposed to a full on race hat so it won’t lose any marks for that. Also coming in a large range of colours there should be one that matches your kit/bike/eyes !!

I’ve had both a Giro Pneumo and currently wear an Atmos so I can vouch for Giro’s build quality and longevity, I can’t see the Transfer being any different.

Verdict

It shows how much helmet technology has evolved when you can get a lid as light and well specced as this for just over the 20 quid mark. If you're in the market for a new helmet whatever your riding the Transfer is a tough one to beat.