Giro rift vs Bell slant

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

Hi Guys,

 

Need to choose between the 2 helmets above.

Anybody using either of them, any opinions or advice?

[No Hare]

Ja, the one is good but the other one is just as nice.

I choose my helmuts for their looks....

Post some pictures, mate!

[hvh]

i like the slant, getting mine soon

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

Giro rift

Bell slant

 

Looks wise I'm leaning towards the Giro but it is Unifit with one size fits all while the Bell has the various sized shell. I have however tried both out in the shop and they both feel equally comfortable.

[BMXER]

Which ever meets you budget and fits your pip best.

 

The budget you allow = the value you place on your life.

[gummibear]

Spend a bit more and get the Giro Hex.

[No Hare]

in **** mode: delete

Edited May 29, 2013 by No Hare (Noha)

[Jigghead]

I've used both and prefer the Bell by a country mile.

 

EDIT:

 

I had a serious off with the Bell and had it split in half on me and the noggin was 100% (well, 100% of what it was before the prang - for what it's worth :whistling: )

Edited May 28, 2013 by Jigghead

[divernick]

I got the Slant. It fits and it's pretty comfy, better than my old Giro Indicator, but that isn't saying much.

[Nofearnofun]

I have a slant (second one now), comfy and nice ventilation. They are quite strong, Landed on my head pretty hard. I did end up having a little nap trail side but at the end of the day the helmet did its job. I'm just as messed up as I was before the fall.

[TopFuel]

I have the Slant. Quality helmet, adjustable mechanism is very good. Comfortable. Well ventilated. Strong. Looks good (IMO), although a little more chunky than other helmets.

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

Thanks guys. I like the slant too.

They both have a 3 year crash replacement plan so even there. The Giro has more vents so surprised that they say it gets hot.

I have been leaning towards the Bell but wanted unbiased opinions.

Thanks very much, it would appear the Bell it is then.

[Guest Kalahari ou]

I know that the giro have that crash and get a new one at 1/3 price. .. some for the others?

[Gerkie]

I had a Slant for a good couple of years , until I went over the bars twice in one ride ....... sure did save my head .

Slant was very comfy , Got a Sequence now ...... very nice .

[Brett]

Giro Rift I have in stock says 333g. When I weight it on the scale it weighs 320g.

Its a recreational helmet.

It has in mould construction with polycarbonate shell. In-mold construction fuses a tough polycarbonate outer shell with the helmet’s impact-absorbing foam liner. The fusion process allows us to sculpt better ventilation systems, so In-mold helmets can be lighter and cooler than traditional helmets.

RRP 920.00. I have in stock for 895.00

 

The Bell Slant is marked at 335g. i dont have one so cant weigh it.

Also boasts fusion in mould microshell and the Ergodial fit system.

R895.00

 

They in the same leaugue, just depends on what your preference is to styling and what colours are available.

I stock the Giro because it looks great and feels great on your head.

My choice would be on the Giro.

[Brett]

Crash replacement on Bell and Giro Helmets is 3 years from date of purchase with pay in of 30% of the replacement helmets price.

( sometimes the exact model is no longer available or price goes up i.e. R/$ fluctuations etc.)