It even has the added benefit of producing a cool stream of air from the two larger rear vents that is directed down your spine, particularly welcomed in the recent good weather that we have unusually had in the UK. It was particularly noticeable when climbing. Even on short ascents of five minutes, I could feel the change in temperature, becoming noticeably more sweaty and uncomfortable. Finance is subject to application, financial circumstances and borrowing history. Performance Cycling Limited FRN: 720557 trading as Tredz are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We are a credit broker not a lender – credit is subject to status and affordability and is provided by Mitsubishi HC Capital UK PLC. Terms & Conditions Apply. There is one issue I have with the Vanquish and whilst it might be relatively trivial to many it is the proverbial fly in the ointment for me. The looks. When it first arrived, the squared off shaping and awkward split personality styling reminded me of a Horseshoe Crab (look it up). Not the most beautiful of creatures. Mastering the art of airflow, Giro presents their teardrop designed Vanquish MIPS Helmet. Proving to be the pinnacle of road cycling helmet technology, this concisely designed helmet has gone through months of rigorous testing and development to hone in on a design that effectively shapes and manipulates airflow. Superior in aerodynamics, ventilation and comfort, this helmet is set to break records.

Designed to manipulate airflow, a weight-saving in-mould process enabled Giro to optimise their design to be exceptionally aerodynamic and breathable. Strong, impact damping and light, the protective EPS foam liner is bonded to a four-piece polycarbonate shell that has been shaped and optimised with TransformAir technology and ten wind tunnel vents. Improving riding efficiency and shaving seconds off your personal bests, the TransformAir 'cliff' effectively manipulates airflow to reduce drag and improve aerodynamics. The two-piece shell combines a tough outer hard shell with a polycarbonate lower shell permanently fused to the liner Now onto those aero claims. The Vanquish MIPS, with the shield visor in place, scored very highly in our own independent wind-tunnel testing in 2019, consistently up there with the Specialized Evade 2 across a range of yaw angles and speeds. Meanwhile, MIPS, as is now well-known, is a brain-protection system that via a internal cradle helps absorb rotational forces to the head in the result of a crash.

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However, in reality, these numbers mean very little. If any of us were able to ride a 40km time trial at 400w we wouldn’t be buying our own helmet rather wearing the brand that sponsors our pro team. At slower speeds, as you would expect, it is less effective. There is simply less air passing through to keep you cool and so causing the temperature within the helmet to rise. helmets. By creating helmet molds in up to 4 adult sizes to match the human body's form, our Super Fit sizes Our proprietary Super Fit sizing system is based on "human scale factors" data and over 25 years of handcrafting

Inside the Vanquish Mips® is an EPS liner with progressive layering, and our renowned Roc Loc Air system seamlessly According to Giro, the compact aero outer carapace is the slipperiest helmet it’s made in terms of all-angle aero. To be exact, it claims that it saves 60 seconds over 100-miles at 25mph compared to the existing Vanquish, 160 seconds over the Aether climbing helmet, and nearly 14 seconds over the ‘closest competitor’. While I’ve not been in a wind tunnel wearing it, it’s certainly very quiet on windy days wherever the blow is coming from. Plus although the centre strip is solid there’s a surprising amount of vents (I count 17 in total, though Giro says 14) across the front and around the sides.

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around the rider's head while forcing heat and stale air out. It's the most effective cooling system available, and So whenever you're making your last sprint to the finish line, want to ride a time trial or triathlon as fast as possible, or simply stay ahead of your friends during your weekly Sunday ride, you'll love having the Giro Vanquish MIPS helmet on your head!