I'm a road biker and its great

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Fit:

True to size

I don't know why they classify this an off road helmet. I wanted something with a brim to help keep the sun off my nose. So far so good

alfred C.

Great helmet, but looks big

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Fit:

True to size

Size Bought

L

Height

6` 3"

Weight

175 lbs

To start, I have a pretty big noodle, but I'm pretty thin so it typically doesn't look that big. My helmet size never really stood out until this one. Now, it looks like Sputnik. I attributed it to the MIPs, as I assume they need a bit more volume to accommodate the MIPS lining, so the size is worth it and I don't particularly care what I look like while out on the trail anyways. Otherwise, this helmet has been outstanding. It fits well - I adjusted it to my head the first time I used it and haven't had to adjust the sizing since (in 2 years). It's lightweight and breathes well. It's extremely durable: 2 years and hundreds of rides in, it still looks pretty new. And, other than looking like an orange on a toothpick, it's a good looking helmet.

Chris J.

Slightly annoyed

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Fit:

True to size

Size Bought

Medium

Height

5` 5"

Weight

180 lbs

Helmet looks great, fits great, it’s light. Only complaint is on arrival I opened and cleaned with sanitizer bcz of covid-19 and it messes the matte finish up

Rain G.

Dome Saver

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Great helmet for the price, especially considering you get MIPS included. Super lightweight and not great ventilation for those longer rides. Highly recommend for anybody needing a good trail helmet.

Colby Sherbafi

looks and feels expensive

I have another more expensive helmet from Giro, and I really can't tell much of a difference between the two. This is a fantastic lightweight piece of gear!

Anjali Garrett

Best Bang For Your Buck!

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

This helmet has to be the best bang for your buck out there. It's comfortable, secure, well ventilated, provides great coverage, and even has MIPS! If you're looking to a great helmet at a reasonable price look no further than the Chronicle MIPS!

Jeremy Collett

Solid Helmet at a Reasonable Price

Tough to beat this combo of style, comfort, and MIPS technology at a lower price than many similar helmets. I do feel like Giro helmets run a bit bigger than other brands and would recommend considering sizing down.

Barrett Cox

Sheesh Look No Further!

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

This helmet fits great and isn't noticeable even on the hottest days. With the adjustable dial it allows you to dial it in to your comfort level. WOW! Feels great! I would highly recommend this to anyone! The style and colors are perfect for any mountain biker!

Nicholas T.

Is the visor removable?

PedalPaddles

Great Helmet

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Really dig the color/style of this helmet, about as attractive as a mountain bike helmet can be in my opinion. Love the way it adjusts and the fit is perfect. Also, as a woman I was a little concerned about how it would fit but the medium was perfect for me.

Fiona Hayes

Backcountry horrible service!

Never got any of the items in my order. After a week of ordering needed to comunicate with customer service. First, service rep blamed on UPS deeming the package lost, then said some of the items in the order were not available. End of story...no item received.

Miguel V.

Poor quality that seems the norm now

Familiarity:

I returned this product before using it

This helmet seems to be emblematic of the poor quality that now seems the norm for Giro products. Tried two of these helmets and both were defective before even riding with them. The first arrived with a broken visor, that flopped around, and the second had issues with the two pieces of the vertical adjustment mech on the head-adjustment element separated while I was trying to adjust it and despite best efforts, refused to go back together again. Not at all impressed with the finer quality of this helmet. It's too bad because otherwise it might have been a great helmet. Definitely not trying a third. Glad I managed to find myself a Bell Super 3 MIPS.

Chris Pierdominici

Great helmet, great color

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Love this helmet. Fits great and doesn't feel huge. I have a big head and the large fits great

G Dupes

Nice Helmet

Looks cool and has a nice fit

ty

Best Helmet

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

This helmet is the overall best. There may be many other helmets that seem better than this one because they are really expensive and whatever else, but at the end of the day, this helmet is the absolute best. It comes at an awesome price point, is very comfortable, the one handed adjustment works perfectly, it is MIPS, and looks awesome. One of my initial concerns about this helmet was that it looked like it was really big and makes peoples heads look small, but that is not the case. It does not seem too big while still providing great protection. Would recommend to anyone.

Elliot

MIPS with good coverage, price and fit

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Whether you believe it works or not, I have decided that I will only buy helmets with MIPS for now. This helmet is very comfortable. The adjustments and fitting system are great. I can set this so it feels comfy, doesn't squeeze and completely stays put. It has great coverage deep on the neck and around the ears. Great style... unless you don't like the look of a cool Enduro modern lid. Vents are all well placed. The top vents are perfect for attaching my light centered side to side and front to back. The visor lifts up out of the way for increased field of vision and for Go-Pro mounting. MIPS... Fair price. The Montaro is very similar; but, it has a higher price tag for insignificant features in my opinion. The Chronicle covers all the basics of style, comfort, safety and features at a reasonable price tag.

shaun Moyes

Good coverage and ventilation

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

The chronicle has better coverage than most, stays very secure and has adequate ventilation considering the coverage. Downside is that for the application, I prefer a bit more coverage of the temple area and the way it secures behind the head can become a bit uncomfortable. Sweat also isn't very well managed so just kind of drips out all over the place when it gets hot rather than being directed like some of the competitors. Overall, at Backcountry's sale price it's a solid helmet but I'd look at the competition if I were paying full price.

Colin M.

Safety First

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Love this helmet! You cant go wrong with mips!

Chris Latimer

Nice Upgrade

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Our neighbor recently was in a mountain biking accident and his helmet saved his noggin. When my wife and I realized how old our helmets were we decided to upgrade. We have always been happy with Giro for our kids helmets and this helmet is no exception.

Nicholas P.

Chronicle adjustment for headband

Location of adjustment to raise or lower head band on Giro Chronicle helmet is there but not explained in instructions! I saw that a couple of people said the helmet liner/adjustment band rested on their ears. I had a similar issue, where the head band laid just above my ears and was uncomfortable sometimes if I moved my head up or down. I found an adjustment (right hand side of photo, black u-shaped peice) that I could slide up with a small flat head screwdriver. I pushed it all the way up (2 notches, it was originally set in the middle) and it helped lift the headband from the top of my ears. Way more comfortable after that. Limited instructions with the helmet (had to stumble upon that headband height over the ears adjustment, I didn't see it in the instructions).

Daniel D.