POWERSLIDE Imperial One 80 2016

On the outside, the new Giro Quarter Helmet may look relatively similar to other low-profile, skate-style helmets out there, but it's actually a cutting-edge lid that makes a fine home for your dome. more→The Quarter is Giro's entry-level helmet into the gravity-chasing, dirt-jumping, pavement-pounding arena of riding, aimed at riders who aren't riding at high cardio thresholds or for lengthy stretches of time. Rather, it's meant for big impacts. This tradeoff means it's not as heavily ventilated or as light as some cycling helmets, but the tradeoff is superb protection that's as thorough as you can get without putting on a full-face. Again, it's not as light as a road helmet, for example, but the …

The Lazer Coyote KinetiCore Helmet gives us advanced protection and versatility in a sleek, lightweight package so that we can drop into technical terrain with confidence. The polycarbonate shell help more→s protect against light bumps and brushes with overhanging branches, while the fully integrated KinetiCore rotational impact management system helps limit the amount of rotational energy transmitted to our brains in the event of a crash and also helps increase airflow through the helmet to keep us cool. And because no one's head is the same, the highly adjustable TurnSys fit system allows us to dial in our perfect fit with ease.

The Vento Kineticore Helmet features the perfect mix of comfort, aerodynamics, and safety that you seek for your next race or training ride. Kineticore technology lines the helmet, protecting your hea more→d from direct and rotational impact during an unwanted crash. Finding your perfect fit with the ScrollSys adjustment belt gives you lasting comfort for long days in the saddle, while the floating headband helps to increase airflow and keep your head cool during those hot summer days. Designed with a sprint position in mind, the Vento is built with a 15-degree angle to maximize aerodynamics for a podium performance.

The Black Diamond Vapor Helmet is now lighter than ever, making us forget we have anything clipped to our head at all. The webbing and cord harness system saves grams and space in our pack yet gives u more→s infinite adjustments for a snug, made-for-us fit that won't slip or shift when we dyno or get horizontal. As we chase the sunset to the last pitch, the large side vents help us keep our cool, while the tough top cap gives us reliable protection as our partner battles the final crux above. When the sun goes down, the low-profile clips secure our headlamp for a well-lit rap.

Before heading out on our next road ride, trail adventure, or daily commute, we strap on the Bell Falcon XR MIPS Helmet to keep our noggin protected. It features a lightweight, durable fusion in-mold more→polycarbonate shell with MIPS Evolve technology for added protection against rotational forces in the event of off-center impacts. For a snug, secure fit, we tighten down the Fidlock buckles and no-twist tri-glides.

We choose the G1 MIPS Helmet for our road rides because the ventilation and aerodynamic profile make it an efficient option for logging miles. 22 total vents keep us cool and Lazer’s Rollsys retention more→system provides a 360degree fit and comfort in a lightweight design that adjusts from the top of the helmet and away from our hair. For added peace of mind, a MIPS layer in the G1 redirects rotational forces in the event of an impact.