Item # GIR00DK

Giro Cartelle MIPS Helmet - Women's $99.95
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REVIEWS
Colorful Melon Bucket
Here's another photo of it taken in Eagle Mountain Utah!
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Colorful Melon Bucket
I love this helmet -- it's fairly inexpensive considering that it's made with MIPS. The fit is really nice and the colors it comes in are awesome. I chose the Matte Mint and to my surprise it comes with a tie dye strap! I can wear a bun without the helmet pressing down on it too.
The only qualm I have with this is the strap is long and you can only adjust it on one side, which makes the excess really long as well. But you can easily just cut the excess off / burn the ends for a few seconds and voila! Perfect length.
Great helmet, consider sizing down
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
First of all, love the aesthetics of the helmet from the the colors, to the overall shape and the bill looks good as well as has enough length to actually help with sun protection. A few things to be aware of: 1. I'm typically a true medium, and ended up returning a medium for a small - while I was able to cinch the interior size adjustment down (easily!) to get a snug fit, there was lots of open space between the adjuster and the actual helmet. It was clear it just didn't fit right. Would strongly consider sizing down and size up with Backcountry's excellent return policy if needed. 2. Because the helmet fits close to the ears, I do experience some sunglass soreness. All in all, great value if you can take a stab at getting the right fit!
This Helmet Works!
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I like this helmet. It is a great helmet and a low price point. I crashed pretty bad with this helmet and it protected my head great! I have a smaller head and really like how this helmet fits!
Slightly Large For Small Heads
- Familiarity: I gave it as a gift but have feedback to share
I recently got this helmet for my wife, and the only reason I gave this 4 stars is due to the fit not being the best for small heads. Lots of great reviews, but for her and her small noggin, it didn't quite look right or fit well.
Good so far
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
Bought this helmet because it has MIPS and because it is relatively inexpensive. It fits and feels good. I don't know if it actually works because I haven't crashed in it. The only bad thing I've found about this helmet so far is the adjust-ability of the chin strap. It only tightens on one side and not on the other so I can't get it exactly how I like it, but it does adjust enough to be practical.

Head Protection
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
Comfy head protection. No one wants a traumatic brain injury! Protect your noggin!
Bought it for the Lady, Kept It
I bought this helmet for my girlfriend before we set out to Moab as a surprise, assuming a size medium would fit her. When we got to Moab and she finally tried it on, of course it was too large. So, I kept it for myself and now I rock a black and pink helmet! Great fit and solid features for the price.
Impressed!
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I am pretty impressed with how good of quality this helmet is for such a great price! Although it is under $100, it still has MIPS, is fairly lightweight, and has excellent adjustability and other features. I got the hot pink and love the color! The only thing that I was unsure about with this helmet is the sizing of the straps. Maybe I got a dud, but the left chin strap was way to long for the size of the helmet, yet only the right strap was adjustable....so I had to cut and shorten the left strap a bit to get a better fit. As for sizing, I was between sizes, but am glad I sized up. In the small I could fit, but only if the helmet tightening system was all the way open, but in the M it fits pretty good! For reference, my head is about 22 inches in circumference.
Comfort Safety and Style
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Fit: True to size
- Size Bought: Small
I fell in love with this helmet the first time I tried it on. It weighs next to nothing, has a great fit and coverage, and is at killer price point.
Initially the MIPS made me size up to a medium and I can usually go with either a small or a medium helmet with my head size being about 22". But with this a small all the way. So happy with this helmet! Back on the Giro train and loving it!