Giro, Cinder MIPS cycling helmet, black, Unisex

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For mountain biking, protection is the first and most important part so they will be heavier from the more material to cover more part of the head. In DH the design is even full to protect your facial bones as well when things go wrong yet the construction type is usually the same; polycarbonate shell with EPS foam on the inside. About Giro Cinder and Foray The common or popular choice is a good way to start your shopping since chances are they more reliable or pleasant for most shoppers. Talking about popular options, Giro is always one of the most prominent brands in the market and this American brand is indeed the go-to of many for good reasons. We feel like besides the tons of choice they are also providing the option in almost any price range for their customers to match especially for the road cyclist. So Roc Loc Air is better than Roc Loc 5, right? Well, here’s the thing: over months of testing I have found myself grabbing the Cinder over the Synthe most of the time for a couple of reasons. The Synthe MIPS is an awesome helmet, but most of us probably can't lay down 250 quid on a brain box without wincing, so the Cinder is a very viable alternative.

And two, I can fit into a medium Cinder but have to bump up to a large Synthe, and I prefer a smaller helmet than a wider one, pretentious roadie that I am.The Mips system is designed to provide added safety for helmets in many accidents. For certain impacts, the Mips system can reduce harmful rotational motion that might otherwise be transferred to the user’s head.

When you have found the circumference we can further narrow your option based on the riding discipline. Based on where you ride we can separate them between road and mountain bike helmet. Road helmets are designed to be half lid and they must be light as well as comfortable due to the nature of road cycling that may take a longer time pedaling or for daily commuting but the longer you go the more protection as well in the unit such as for cross country. Moving further, let’s see what Giro Cinder and Foray can offer and we want to start with their build quality first. As road helmets that are quite light in our opinion, the concern is always about exposed foam since lighter helmets use less plastic and this is why you can see some exposed foam especially on the lower brim of these models which may reduce the longevity as it makes them more prone to dent or chip when transported often. Depending on the brand their sizing can be different as well but usually extra small is below 20- inches, medium, from 21.75 inches, and large from 23.25 inches. To know this measurement, just use a flexible tape and measure your head circumference at about an inch above the eyebrow. Bike Helmet TypeThis is the most important point in our opinion because a helmet must sit well on your head to offer the optimum protection it has; just like how a seatbelt must fit on the passenger’s body. A good fit helmet will feel snug on your head without pressure points and doesn’t move around too but to get the best fit for a different head shape is not something a fixed system can do. This is why usually bike helmets will have an adjustable fit that conforms to head shape. So, Roc Loc Air is superior to Roc Loc 5, right? All things considered, stop and think for a minute: over long periods of testing, many people have ended up getting Giro Cinder over the Synthe more often than not for two or three reasons. Giro Synthe utilizes Giro’s Roc Loc Air maintenance framework which keeps the helmet marginally off the head, particularly at the front. This structure permits somewhat more wind stream over the temple. Probably one of the most noticeable differences while wearing the helmet is the weight. The Cinder is about 20% heavier, but, can still be considered a light helmet with its claimed and actual weight of 295 grams for a medium sized helmet. The Cinder is also a bit rougher around the edges in terms of finishing. Easy fit adjustment with the turn of a knob.