Aether Spherical Helmet
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Why We Like The Aether MIPS Helmet
The Aether MIPS is Giro's range-topping road helmet, offering a professional-level fit and finish along with superb ventilation and advanced safety features. The standout feature is the MIPS Spherical protection system—an updated version of MIPS that's exclusive to Giro and Bell. Spherical MIPS places the slip-plane technology in between the layers of EPS foam, rather than against the rider's head. This gives us the protective benefits of MIPS without any sacrifice to comfort or cooling power.
Details
- A no-compromise road helmet that's big on safety and comfort
- In-Mold construction fuses the laser-cut shell to the EPS foam
- Roc Loc 5 Plus offers quick, customized adjustments
- 11 huge vents with deep channeling keep us cool
- Sunglass ports hold shades on climbs and periods of low-light
- MIPS Spherical improves overall comfort and function
- MIPS technology helps to redirect the energy of certain impact forces
- Ages 5 and older
- Item #GIR00JZ
- Activity
- road cycling
- Certifications
- Complies with U.S. CPSC Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets for Persons Age 5 and Older
- Fit Adjustment
- Roc Loc 5 Plus
- Ventilation
- 11 vents
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
- Claimed Weight
- [medium] 9.3oz
- Shell Material
- in-mold polycarbonate
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 11 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageOctober 23, 2023
Aether Spherical Helmet
- Familiarity:
- I returned this product before using it
Very dissappointed as this is a quality product no doubt. BUT, when in my aggressive riding position all you can see is the inside front of the helmet. It is the right size and I tried to make all the adjustments expected. I guess the moulding is not suited to me.
Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com
November 23, 2022
It saved my life
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
I had a major crash at over 50 km-h. The helmet destroyed, but my head intact!! I bought another one identical. The MIPS really works! I highly recommend
Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com
September 25, 2021
Good
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
Fit is great as is the style. For whatever reason, my white helmet has gradually discolored to have orange streaks at all of the creases.
Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com
September 13, 2021
Aether spherical helmet
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
This is really nice helmet. Most importantly for me is the amount of ventilation it provides. Unfortunately I sweat a lot and have always had issues with sweat dripping, mucked up glasses, etc. It is truly the first helmet I have owned where I feel air flowing over my head during a ride without thinking about it. It is very comfortable and light weight. It's the best road riding helmet I have owned in about 35 years of riding and trying different helmets. A bit on the pricey side.
Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com
June 11, 2021
The Great Giro Aether Spherical
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
The Giro Aether Spherical helmet is an excellent piece of equiment. It's comfortable, lightweight, and stylish all in one. Thank you, Competitive Cyclist, for the outstanding service and product selection.
Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com
May 6, 2021
Not comfortable for me
- Familiarity:
- I returned this product before using it
I have run the gamut for buying a new helmet to replace my Synthe, which started to pull out more and more of my longer hair. So, I wanted a MIPS but without the yellow discs. I also took the opportunity to try other brands along with Giro, because I've only had Giro helmets and thought others might be better for me. I was especially concerned about having enough space between the helmet and sunglasses. I did order the Aether in my first batch of orders and immediately sent it back because it didn't feel right. After trying some other helmets, I decided that maybe I made a rush decision, so I ordered it again, especially since my husband loves his Aether. Again, it just didn't feel right on me--I was very conscious that "something" was on my head. I've finally decided on the Helios, which was in the first batch of helmets I tried, when I still felt a need to compare Giro to others. The Helios feels good, and I don't think I'll notice it when I actually ride in it. I tried cheaper Giros, a Bell, a Lazer, and a Kask sphere. Of those I liked the fit of the Kask sphere, especially in regard to forehead space. However, I had assumed "sphere" meant no MIPS discs, but it had them, so back it went.
Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com
February 1, 2021
Life saver
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- L
- Height:
- 5' 11"
Had this helmet for the better part of the summer... until I crashed and dented and cracked the shell. Spoiler alert it did its job. Though it’s not the lightest helmet I have owned the safety features out perform anything. The spherical mips is no joke. I used this helmet cross county mountain biking, gravel, and road. I would highly recommend this helmet even though it’s pricey. My head is 60cm around and I bought a large.
November 20, 2020
Tim Miller
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
I really like this helmet. Very light and well ventilated. MIPS allows micro adjustments? Reason for 4-star rating: Because I'm a heavy sweater I'll be curious to see how it works in the hot summer months since I just purchased my new one in the last month. I have a very large head and the more aerodynamic design of this helmet doesn't look overly large on my head like my previous helmets.
Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com
October 30, 2020
Helmet Sizing
- Familiarity:
- I returned this product before using it
- Size Bought:
- M
- Height:
- 5' 11"
- Weight:
- 185
This helmet runs smaller than described. I have owned many helmets over my 25 years of riding. I measured as usual and it was very uncomfortable without the rear lock even tightened. I would recommend going a size up if you purchase. Hopefully it will be more comfortable for you. :)
July 27, 2020
Great helmet
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- Medium
I recently bought this for my wife. We ride around 50-60 miles a week and she hadn't updated her helmet in years so we felt like we could splurge on a new one. We are both fans of the MIPS system. She loves the matte blue color and it is pretty rad! Her feedback: light, good ventilation, very wide in appearance but comfortable adjustment system. She has a smaller head and could have purchased the Small but went with the Medium and was happy with her choice.
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