Comments on: Giro Me2 Infant Bike Helmet Review http://www.bikeshake.com/giro-me2-infant-bike-helmet-review/ Like MilkShake. Only Better. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:21:24 +0000 hourly 1 By: Tony http://www.bikeshake.com/giro-me2-infant-bike-helmet-review/#comment-2545 Tony Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:22:11 +0000 http://www.bikeshake.com/?p=914#comment-2545 Steve, I purchased Giro Me2 for my daughter the same day I bought her the bike. She was so excited about getting on the bike, that she agreed to sit still while I adjusted the helmet! Which was strange, because she's a really active girl who can't stand still for 2 consecutive seconds! I was lucky I guess. Look at the bright side, though. Isn't it great that the initial adjustments have to be done only once? :-D Steve,

I purchased Giro Me2 for my daughter the same day I bought her the bike. She was so excited about getting on the bike, that she agreed to sit still while I adjusted the helmet! Which was strange, because she’s a really active girl who can’t stand still for 2 consecutive seconds! I was lucky I guess.

Look at the bright side, though. Isn’t it great that the initial adjustments have to be done only once? :-D

]]> By: Steve http://www.bikeshake.com/giro-me2-infant-bike-helmet-review/#comment-2356 Steve Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:25:48 +0000 http://www.bikeshake.com/?p=914#comment-2356 I purchased this helmet a few years ago based on the reviews from consumer reports and other websites. The problem I have is with the complexity of adjusting the chin strap. While I understand the importance of the proper fit. Have you every tried to put on a helmet for the first time on a 2 year old and actually have them sit still while you are trying to adjust the chin straps for the problem placement and length. WOW! Now that is excitement you can't pay for. There really has to be a better way of doing this like adjusting the helmet versus the straps or making it less complex. This is cut from the owners manual: When the helmet is level with your head you want both the front and rear straps to be even, with the Tri Loc strap guides positioned just below the ears (Figure 2). If your straps are uneven they can be adjusted by pulling them through the rear of the helmet. To adjust the length of the straps open the Tri Loc (Figure 3) and slide whichever strap needs adjustment up or down until it is in the correct position. Any slack in the strap must be pulled through the chin buckle. Then snap the Tri Loc closed and adjust the other side. The loose ends of the straps must be passed through the rubber “0” ring. The straps should not cover your ears. Next, close the chin buckle and tighten the combined straps until they are comfortable underneath your chin. Position the buckle away from your jaw bone. To see if your straps are correctly adjusted try and pull the helmet off from both the front and back. If it can be tipped forward, tighten the back straps. If it can be tipped backwards tighten the front straps. Seriously not fun on an active two year old that does not understand what you are doing or why. I purchased this helmet a few years ago based on the reviews from consumer reports and other websites. The problem I have is with the complexity of adjusting the chin strap. While I understand the importance of the proper fit. Have you every tried to put on a helmet for the first time on a 2 year old and actually have them sit still while you are trying to adjust the chin straps for the problem placement and length. WOW! Now that is excitement you can’t pay for. There really has to be a better way of doing this like adjusting the helmet versus the straps or making it less complex. This is cut from the owners manual:

When the helmet is level with your head you want both the front and rear straps to be even, with the Tri Loc strap guides positioned just below the ears (Figure 2). If your straps are uneven they can be adjusted by pulling them through the rear of the helmet. To adjust the length of the straps open the Tri Loc (Figure 3) and slide whichever strap needs adjustment up or down until it is in the correct position. Any slack in the strap must be pulled through the chin buckle. Then snap the Tri Loc closed and adjust the other side. The loose ends of the straps must be passed through the rubber “0” ring. The straps should not cover your ears. Next, close the chin buckle and tighten the combined straps until they are comfortable underneath your chin. Position the buckle away from your jaw bone. To see if your straps are correctly adjusted try and pull the helmet off from both the front and back. If it can be tipped forward, tighten the back straps. If it can be tipped backwards tighten the front straps.

Seriously not fun on an active two year old that does not understand what you are doing or why.

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