Will this helmet be too hot for So Cal summer?
1182650
I have used this helmet on 3-5 hour rides in Indiana summers on high humidity days and it is about the same as wearing a ball cap. That is why I like the helmet, it is light and not restrictive. If it is hot, you will sweat, but it is a great helmet for rides in high(er) temps.
1488322
Yes. I pull the garment over my chin but not over my mouth or nose. Combined with a wind-proof neck gator, the head gear keeps me warm when I ride in temperatures in the upper 20s (below that, I drive my car). It is important to leave no gap under the full-face helmet, so one's neck is totally covered. The windproof neck gator is key.
1172493
Pretty warm. I'm fairly comfortable, but my husband says it's too hot. We live in San Diego, CA...coldest it gets is low 40s. We only use in the fall/winter.
423861
I haven't worn my other Giro helmet since I got this one for $119. I wore it today in 32 degrees with a thin skull cap. Was awesome. I think it is a great lightweight helmet. The looks are not for everyone. The shield is not for everyone, and I wear my sunglasses sometimes instead of the shield. I tend to wear the shield when it is getting dark soon because it's easy to snap back on upside down and have it out of the way.
117285
I live in Chicago, so things get pretty hot here as well. I've noticed that the hat is very good at absorbing sweat. I've tried cotton and straw hats and still prefer this one.
1275952
I don't think it overly traps heat, I don't think it has a cool gel. In the summer will be the true test
963510
I wouldn't use it in the summer. It has just enough insulation to make you hot in the summer.
872720
The material is lightweight, so it shouldn't be too bad in hot temperatures. However it doesn't breathe well like cotton fabric, so it could get sweaty.
665313
We live in El Paso, TX and it gets over 100 degrees in the summer. The material did get hot, especially if the sun was directly on it. It wasn't extremely hot to the touch, but it was very warm. We kept a white towel in the car to cover the seat up when we were not in the car, and also would put ice packs on the seat under the towel to keep it cool, which helped tremendously.
1999010
I wear a medium in my son's helmets and this size medium fits very well. The one downside to this helmet is that it has to windguard under your chin. So I have to wear a neck scarf.
248253
I have. The other day it was 92 in the valley out here in so cal and I wore this helmet. It felt slightly warmer but I think my biggest issue was when my head got itchy there were no vents to scratch. They do have a new helmet coming out in the fall called the Giro synthe. It's a semi Aero hybrid between the air attack and aeon. It offers ventilation and an aero feel with a less comical look. I would hold off to get that helmet (and am going to add that to my repertoire when it's released).
1747498
its the best hot weather jacket I've used. I rode in San Antonio and it kept me relatively cool even in 100F temps.
803644
Bill, i like to ride too. I decided to buy this type of helmet because of the same reasons as you now. I wanted to protect more head but wanted something that didnt look dorky but sporty. This helmet protects the back of my head and all around plus it has plenty of ventilation and it looks sporty even with the extra coverage at the back ofthe head. I
1486480
Not at all. I got it in the fall, and it was fine and I am sure summer it will be cool.
1308258
Not really. It's stretchy fabric so you'd be tightening it a lot. Also you'd get hot.
1134596
I haven't had an issue yet, but it is just now starting to get hot. This will be my first summer with it. It has been awesome so far though.
878732
Absolutely. I took it backpacking last week and it was 32 degrees in the morning. The compression sack it comes with is fine. The straps look like they will tear under pressure at some point but so far so good.