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Most TT's and triathlons take place anywhere from late spring through early fall, often on some of the hottest days of the year. A TT/tri-specific lid can certainly speed up your ride, but not if it i more→sn't built with enough ventilation to keep you cool. How to make aero helmets that save watts without leaving cyclists trapped inside a stifling bubble is a recurring challenge for helmet manufacturers. That's why we're impressed with the Giro Aerohead MIPS Helmet's wind-cheating profile and efficient venting system, which incorporates more cooling channels than the Aerohead Ultimate and features the added impact absorbtion of Multi-directional Impact Protection System (MIPS). On the outside, the …

Whether we're climbing that winding, windy mountain pass or busting out miles on a hot summer day, the Ventral Air MIPS Helmet keeps us cool with a whole host of ventilation ports that enhance airflow more→for our ride. POC built the Ventral Air to provide a more aerodynamic profile and minimize drag with its design. Its fully-wrapped unibody shell construction and EPS liner keep the helmet exceptionally lightweight. An eye garage makes for secure specs storage, and a lightweight size adjustment system guarantees a customized fit.

When we need peace of mind on hill but simply can't be weighed down, we buckle up the Sweet Protection Winder MIPS Helmet. This lightweight helmet provides a reliable fit with an easy-lock-in dial, pe more→ace of mind with MIPS technology, and easy comfort thanks to a moisture-wicking liner and ample ventilation.

The Isode MIPS Helmet from Giro is proof that you don't have to spend a fortune to get a great looking helmet with some impressive safety features. Featuring a streamlined shape and technology we're u more→sed to seeing on helmets that cost twice as much, the Isode is quite comfortable on your noggin and its multitude of vents will keep your head from overheating too. Using Giro's In-Mold construction, it keeps the weight to a minimum and improves the durability of the shell. Adjusting the fit on the fly is extremely easy to do with the one-handed dial adjustment of its Roc Loc Sport MIPS system. Furthermore, the MIPS technology is designed to help dissipate energy during certain forms of impacts …

Even if you know the twists and turns of the trail like the back of your hand, your noggin still deserves reliable protection against unexpected falls and impacts. To cover your cranium for those all- more→mountain adventures, throw on the Troy Lee Designs A3 MIPS Helmet. Its polycarbonate shell is designed to act as the initial barrier when charging trails, and underlying EPS foam absorbs impact through every fall. The A3 offers additional coverage along the temples and base of your head than its smaller sibling, the A2, but doesn't go overboard with chin bars that are better-suited for the bike park. MIPS technology repositions the helmet to soak up angled impacts, and a ventilated shell keeps you …

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.