Giro Section Helmet

Let's face it, lots of "normal" folks think bike riders are assholes. Here's a quote that we heard from one such civilian recently as he mimed the act of being slowed by a lone cyclist, flooring the accelerator, and giving the biker a gentle nudge, "bike riders think they own the roads. They wear their fancy aerodynamic helmets and neon jackets. I wanted to bump him over to the side walk where he belonged -- it damn sure wasn't in the lane holding up 5:00 traffic!" While we all know who the real jerk is -- some of us are conscious of those widespread perceptions. If you're going to ride in town, doing your daily commute, why not abandon the roadie influenced helmet and get one that is more subdued and less threatening to the natives in your area. The Giro Section helmet could be an integral part of your high-performance civilian styled bike wear. Though the Section looks like a muted version of a standard skate helmet, it is a bit different. It has an expanded polystyrene liner like their other road and mountain helmets and uses an in-molded polycarbonate shell to add toughness and abrasion resistance without adding significant weight. The limited number of vents, it has eight, lends strength so it is a great helmet even if your urban riding is geared more towards seeking out the best wallrides and stair gaps on your way to the dirt jumps just outside of town. For all-mountain riders, the Section works great for all-day adventures, because it's lighter than a standard ABS-shelled helmet of this style. It's designed to be used with Giro's line of goggles so you'll know that they'll always fit great in dusty conditions. The Giro Section helmet comes in small, medium, and large and is available in three colors -- Matte Black, Matte Gold Transparent, and White/Gold.