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Went to Giant JB store yesterday to test out the bike that I want, Giant TCR Advanced 2.
The main concern is actually to confirm my size. M or ML. Tested the M size with seatpost raised quite high. The handlebar seems to be a bit too low. Not so confident…and I think ML is more suitable for my size (180cm height), and Giant bike size chart also recommend getting ML size.
The shop owner is very nice and patient though…and allow me to test another bike (Giant Defy 2). Can’t really feel the difference as only ride briefly.
Spent almost 2 hours there…and I end up buying this…
Giant Cinder MIPs Helmet
There is only two left on the shelve, one red, one black. Red is in M size, while Black is in L size. I prefer black and it does not looks weird or too eye catching on my head. Find any other to be quite attention grabbing.
There are actually many other colours available as per Giro website:
https://www.giro.com/as_en/cinder.html/
If I were to choose again, I find order Red Black now, or Red White Black…or the Black with sparkling colours…arh…so many choices…didn’t know…
I actually tried several of other brands and models, including Giant own helmet, but found this GIRO model to be the most comfortable. Not so confident with the RM100+ helmet that is of “don’t know what brand” type. My advice would be to test and try out various helmet in store, then only you can feel the difference and select the one that you feel most comfortable with.
I think the GIRO Roc Loc® 5 fit system is playing magic here. My head is quite big, and this unique fit adjuster can really secure my head firmly.
It can be moved in out, and turn the knob to adjust the tightness.
My wife rolled eyes…after seeing the price tag…
SRP is RM557, normally has 5-10% discount, but the shop said if can trade in old helmet, GIRO has a promotion to give 30% discount. The owner (Ms Chew) is kind enough to give me 30% discount directly and she will find a helmet herself to give to GIRO. So I paid just RM389.90 for it. Good deal.
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