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Giro launch Aether MIPS race helmet with new MIPS integration

Supplied by Giro Sport Design.

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Giro, the cycling world’s design leader, today announced the launch of their new Aether MIPS helmet. Born from the desire to advance the state of head protection while delivering comfort, low weight, and extreme ventilation needed for elite-level racing, the Aether MIPS features a revolutionary approach to rotation impact energy management, MIPS Spherical.

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“The demands of professional-level road cycling helmets are unique and intense: protection must be accompanied with comfort, low weight, and optimal ventilation,” said Giro Helmet Product Manager Scott Junker. “And, through the testing and validation performed in The Dome, we’ve long been convinced of the efficacy of MIPS to reduce rotational energy. So we invented a new integration of
MIPS that allows us to improve rotational energy management while truly optimizing comfort and ventilation.”

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The Aether MIPS combines a revolution in rotational energy management with an airy, open design to advance head protection for cyclists. Inside the Aether, a two-part dual-density Nanobead EPS foam liner helps to manage a wide range of impact energies, by rotating independently of a rider’s head and the helmet outer shell. This proprietary MIPS Spherical technology removes any obstruction to comfort, while also boasting deep internal channeling to provide cooling airflow. Outside, a sleek 6-piece shell forms a stunning silhouette around the massive vents, which get added structural reinforcement via a shatter-proof AURA reinforcement. The final touch is a new Roc Loc 5+ Air fit system, featuring 3-way fit tuning, that allows independent and easy adjustment in seconds for the ultimate in comfort.

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Technical features:

  • MIPS Spherical
  • Progressive Layering
  • AURA Reinforcing Arch
  • Dual-density Nanobead EPS foam
  • Eyewear docking ports
  • CoolFit Anti-Microbial padding
  • 250g CE medium
  • 3 SuperFit sizes
  • 9 colours including 3 limited editions

Construction

  • Independent Nanobead EPS liners with spherical interface
  • In-Mold construction with progressive layering
  • Six-piece polycarbonate Hardbody
  • Laser-cut logo

Local availability and pricing

The first stock is due to arrive in South Africa in November. Colour options available in South Africa will include black, red, blue, white and citron. Depending on pricing variables, the Aether MIPS will retail between R4,500 and R4,995.

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