Giro Indicator

The Giro Indicator bicycle helmet gets great feedback from professional reviewers and owners alike. It is relatively lightweight (10 ounces) for an affordable bike helmet, and owner-written reviews indicate that the Giro Indicator is lighter and less bulky than comparable Bell helmets. The Giro Indicator has 20 vents, and reviewers say the ventilation is truly excellent. Reviewers also praise the Indicator for a comfortable fit and easy-to-use adjustment system. The helmet also gets high marks for value -- several reviewers say they are surprised how well this bike helmet fits and performs at such an affordable price. Most reviewers have good feedback on the Giro Indicator, but several mention that the straps do not lie flat against the side of the face, which can be annoying. The Giro Indicator comes in one universal adult size, which fits heads from 21.25 inches to 24 inches. Some owners with large heads have trouble getting a precise fit, and women with small heads may find the Giro Indicator too big. If so, the Bell Vela (*Est. $30) also gets good reviews, and it can accommodate heads as small as 19.7 inches.

The best review of the Giro Indicator comes from Mountain Bike Rider, a U.K.-based magazine that performs a comparative test of bike helmets. The editors provide an in-depth overview of the Giro Indicator, and rate it on a scale of one to 10. A detailed review in BikeRadar.com is also helpful, as is a shorter review in RoadCyclingUK.com. In addition, there are a number of owner-written reviews of the Giro Indicator on Amazon.com. More than 70 reviews on the site help fill in the gaps in the professional reviews.