inSPORTline Mantis (21966)

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 …

We value the Capitan's versatility: The ABS front and rear shell hold integrity at hot dessert crags and on freezing ice sends. The EPS impact puck absorbs unforeseen impacts from directly above, and more→the EPP liner provides that solid core that can take repeated abuse on the chossiest of routes.

Shred the slopes in safety and confidence with the Smith Altus protecting your noggin with some serious engineering wizardry. The Aerocore construction, with Koroyd cylinder patterning, absorbs and co more→nverts kinetic energy should you misjudge your skills, while also delivering increased airflow and reduced weight. Combined with the ultra-light in-mold construction, the medium reaches a barely-there 450-grams that helps you keep your head up and alert when tackling those steeper drop-ins. Climate control and ten vents add to the thermal control you’ll have from dawn to dusk. Creature comforts like the VaporFit system and audio compatible ear pads keep you relaxed on the runs and while waiting in…

Whether you're headed out for a tour or simply enjoying fresh corduroy at the resort, the Smith Mirage Helmet offers up performance and comfort for all-day shredding. Its lightweight shell combined wi more→th a foam liner provides protection without the weight, and the unique honeycomb-looking material, Koroyd, further enhances impact-resistance while keeping the helmet's weight low and promoting ventilation. Multiple vents equipped with an adjustable slider system makes it easy to dump hot air if the day heats up and close the vents again when the temperature drops and the wind starts to whip. The fit is easily adjustable, too, thanks to a dial at the back of the helmet, providing a secure, comfortable …

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 …

The Trooper 2Vi SL MIPS Helmet takes elements from Sweet Protection's 2Vi line and subs in lightweight materials to create a piece of safe, slalom-ready equipment. Carbon fiber elements cut weight and more→volume for a minimalist profile that enhances speed and doesn't lack safety features. In addition to its mono-shell and MIPS technology, 2Vi technology combines elasticity and rigidity to protect and perform.