Dave Norona on the Urban Rush show talking about avalanche safety gear and Giro Winter helmet among other products.
Dave Norona uses Giro Winter helmet.
" A comfortable, effective off-road shoe, the Privateer proved itself through a fall filled with trail riding and 'cross racing. The shoe was especially impressive on loose, muddy run-ups, where the nylon outsole, with aggressive lugs, gave the shoes impressive bite, helping keep our balance and run just a little quicker than the other guys. The sole is more flexible than other shoes we've ridden recently, but still rigid enough to keep us pedaling efficiently down the trail. The fit is on the narrow side, especially through the mid-foot and toe box. Even so, we never felt cramped, even on longer hike-a-bike sections. The microfiber upper, with just a few mesh panels, was perfect for cooler fall weather, and did an impressive job at keeping our feet dry when splashing through creek crossings—it's also easy to clean, an important consideration if you opt for the white-and-black color scheme. Like most shoes in this price range, the closure is a simple arrangement: three straps, one with a buckle and two with Velcro. They all worked effectively, while the heel cup did an impressive job of keep our foot secure.—Andrew J. Bernstein "
" The Havoc Carbon bar not only felt like home for our hands as soon as we put it on, but more than one tester also claimed that he could feel an improvement in stiffness, despite coming straight off of a much heavier aluminum bar. ... ... the Havoc Carbon is still one of our favorite bars due to its light weight, high stiffness and great comfort. - Mike Levy "
" As helmets go. the Feature is one of the better looking we've seen. Its design is on the oval side, so if you have a round head, you may try one on to ensure a good fit. The single chin strap is functional, but after using bi-directional adjustment straps, I find that the Feature is a bit arbitrary. No worries, though, because the adjustable visor makes up for any angular change you may need to keep it functional on fast descents. Lids with non-adjustable visors must be set perfectly on the head to blend fit and function. Giro's Feature should make a lot of friends among the AM/trail crowd. "