In 1985, Jim Gentes saw an opportunity, an opening in an established market for helmets, and he chose to strike. Today, Giro bicycle helmets are among the largest on the market.
Giro has grown out of a culture that loves nature. In California, they love to surf, climb, bike and challenge the individual through nature. Giro saw an opportunity to come to the rescue of the active population by creating a helmet that was as safe as the remaining helmets on the market, but with a much lighter weight and thus much higher freedom of movement for the individual.
The rumor about the lightweight helmets spread quickly, and Jim Gent's production exploded as several big sports names chose to use the famous helmets in competitive situations. This helped create a wave of success for the California company with the Italian name. Today, Giro supplies helmets and gloves for many different sports, though still with cycling as the primary driving force. Cycling and the skating community in particular have been a great success for the Giro, which in a few years has gone from non-existence to suddenly being known all over the world and accessible to the average daily cyclist.
If you need a safe bicycle helmet that is both durable and does not weigh much, then the Giro is the right choice. The design is both sporty and youthful in expression, and with a Giro helmet you get full mobility while driving.