Blackwheels Playful

We all droop our noggins when we tap out on energy for the day, but to have it be a struggle to keep your head up when in the middle of an epic fresh powder day is just a pain. To alleviate that pain, more→Giro designs the Grid MIPS, which drops heavy, laboring weight to give you a lid with enhanced safety that checks in at only 400 grams. Giro achieves this grin-inducing weight even with the addition of MIPS Spherical, which sees two layers of EPS foam rotating independently during an impact to provide enhanced protection. Giro could have stopped there, but they boosted the creature comforts with Polartec Power Grid padding, removable ear pads, and audio compatibility for Giro systems by Outdoor …

While full face helmets undoubtedly provide more protection than their half-dome siblings, it often comes with a penalty in the weight department. IXS' Trigger Full-Face aims to remove the weight deba more→te from your helmet choice, providing all of the tech you want at a minuscule weight.

The Smith Mirage MIPS Helmet features all the comfort we need for long days taking laps, with adjustable venting and a lightweight in-mold construction. The Multi-directional Impact Protection System more→(MIPS) helps reduce rotational forces that occur during an oblique impact, and Smith's Aerocore construction combines traditional EPS foam with proprietary Koroyd in order to increase impact resistance and improve airflow. A dial-fit system makes it easy to micro-adjust the fit—even with a gloved hand—while a cozy liner keeps us warm against the howling wind. The snap-in earpieces are audio-compatible, should we desire tunes while we ride, and they can easily be removed when the days are warm.

Sure, the aero helmets of the pro peloton look slick during a time trial, but for the everyday rider, that is a bit much for cruising down city streets. Smith's Signal MIPS Helmet delivers pro-level p more→rotection and features in a package much better suited to the bike paths of our hometown loops. With 21 vents to draw air through the helmet, we can stay cool and comfortable, and arrive to work without too much of a helmet hair effect. The vents also help prevent fogging when we're wearing our fastest sunglasses that sit close to the helmet's edge. Smith uses their VaporFit system, which has a dial and allows for up, down, fore, and aft movement for your perfect fit. A well-fitting helmet is a …

Featuring a low-profile in-mold design, the Code doesn't skimp on durability while creating a lightweight product. The polycarbonate shell and EPS liner bring us a high level of protection, with an in more→corporated Koroyd material that aids in impact absorption as well as airflow. The MIPS System uses slip-plane technology, reducing rotational force common in angular impacts, while tons of ventilation regulates airflow to keep us from overheating.

Design & Technology: Adult bike helmet designed to stand up to the rigors of trail riding KinetiCore Controlled Crumple Zones absorb the force of both direct and rotational impacts in the event of a c more→rash to re-direct energy away from your head, protecting you when you need it most Adjustable Advanced Turnsys technology offers vertical adjustability and a tailored fit with the twist of a dial An integrated visor can easily be pushed down or lifted up for optimal visibility A magnetic buckle makes it easy to strap in and out with one hand and gloves on No-slip grip on the shell secures your goggles in place LED light compatibility helps keep you seen in low-light situations Compatible with the …