Giro Sport Design has announced the Synthe MIPS, an advanced cycling helmet design that ‘incorporates a technology that can provide more protection in certain impacts.’ In addition to the Multi-Directional Impact Protection System, Synthe MIPS benefits from ‘leading aerodynamics, low weight and impressive cooling power.’
The new helmet is making its debut at the Tour de France with the BMC Racing Team, Katusha Racing Team, and IAM Cycling and will be available in August 2015 at Giro Authorized Dealers for US$270 / €300 / £225.
Key features of the Giro Synthe MIPS include:
MIPS technology
MIPS stands for Multi-Directional Impact Protection System and Giro’s testing shows that it can provide more protection in certain impacts.
There are three main components to a MIPS-equipped helmet: the interior foam liner, the Low Friction Liner and an elastomeric attachment system between them. In an angled impact, the elastomeric attachment system stretches to allow the interior foam liner to rotate independently around the rider’s head and redirect energy.
Although the system only moves a few millimeters Giro’s testing shows that helmets equipped with this technology can reduce the amount of rotational force that may be transferred to the brain in certain impacts.
Aerodynamics
Using Wind Averaged Drag, a formula that takes into account 72 different yaw angles and calculates a single drag measurement for a standard head angle of 30º and speed of 25mph, the Synthe MIPS is ‘more aerodynamically efficient than any road helmet Giro tested, including the acclaimed Air Attack.’
Light weight
At just 260g for the CPSC-certified version in size medium, the Synthe MIPS is competitively light while still offering a fully adjustable fit system, adjustable strapping and dedicated ports for securely docking sunglasses whilst on a ride.
