Giro Synthe MIPS
172.76
Giro Synthe MIPS
Giro Aether Spherical
203.26
Giro Aether Spherical
POC Octal
162.59
POC Octal

Giro Synthe MIPS vs. Giro Aether Spherical vs. POC Octal

Giro Synthe MIPS
Giro Aether Spherical
POC Octal
Giro Synthe MIPS

172.76

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Giro Aether Spherical

203.26

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POC Octal

162.59

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This is what our customers think

Reviews
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Pros
Light (19x)
Comfortable (14x)
fit (12x)
Lightweight (9x)
Fit (11x)
Light (11x)
Comfortable (10x)
MIPS (6x)
Light (4x)
Looks (3x)
Safety (3x)
Lightweight (3x)
Cons
price (5x)
None (3x)
cost (2x)
Brow pad
None (6x)
Pricey (3x)
Fiddly straps
very high price
Quite pricey
Looks not to everyone's taste!
Aero
A bit expensive

According to the product specialist

Pros
The MIPS system reduces the shock of a crash substantially, increasing head safety.
Its compact shape and Aero Mesh panels create good aerodynamic capabilities.
The 26 air vents and the Roc Loc Air Fit System guarantee optimal ventilation.
The X-static Padding has antibacterial properties, making the helmet stay fresh for longer.
The specials slots allow you to easily put your cycling glasses on the helmet.
Equipped with the new Roc Loc ® 5-Plus fit system for even better adjustment of your helmet's fit.
Good-looking helmet that's aerodynamic and has great ventilation.
MIPS Spherical is integrated between 2 layers of EPS foam and absorbs the impact of a fall very effectively.
This helmet can also be worn with a ponytail.
Excellent finish quality.
Lightweight helmet at just 198 grams for a size M.
Well ventilated because of the 21 large vents.
Cons
MIPS grants extra safety, but also makes the helmet a little heavier.
The Roc Loc Air adjustment system feels a bit fragile for a bicycle helmet of this grade.
The Roc Loc ® 5-Plus fit system feels slightly fragile when adjusting your helmet.
In addition to adding extra safety, MIPS also adds some extra weight to the helmet.
The white straps of the helmet can easily look a little grimy.
The straps are a little inflexible.

Specifications

Weight
286 grams
270 grams
198 grams
Extra protection
Yes, MIPS
Yes, MIPS Spherical
No
Helmet Size (Head circumference in cm)
51 - 55 cm
S
M
L
S
M
L
Road Helmet Type
Aero helmet
All-round helmet
All-round helmet
What is your head circumference in cm's?
51 cm
52 cm
53 cm
54 cm
55 cm
56 cm
57 cm
58 cm
59 cm
60 cm
61 cm
62 cm
63 cm
51 - 54 cm
50 - 54 cm
Including Visor
No
No
No
Colour
Matte Black
Matte Bright Red/Dark Red
Hydrogen White
Ventilation
★★★★
★★★★
★★★★
Helmet finish
Matte
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