Of course, you do also sacrifice a little bit in the step down in price. So if you’re a Giro devotee and want to save a few grams without sacrificing the added protection of the Spherical system, you’re in luck. My size large Aether weighs 334 grams, while my size large Helios weighs 296 grams. Second, the Helios is actually lighter than the Aether. Avoiding this reinforcement also helps cut manufacturing costs. This helps create plenty of ventilation without having to use the plastic braces used on the Aether to lend strength to the helmet in between the vents. First, there are several smaller vents - 15 of them, to be exact - rather than fewer large vents on the Aether. But the Helios sets itself apart in a few ways. It’s a direct transfer of technology from the Aether.
That hasn’t changed at all with the Helios. It’s a ball-and-socket design: The inner EPS shell (with progressive layering) rotates within the outer EPS shell, and in the event of a crash, the two shells absorb rotational forces rather than your head by slipping against each other. MIPS Spherical system is so far exclusive to Giro helmets - though Bell Helmets used a similar system in the past.
The Helios difference Photo: Dan Cavallari | Tech Podcast: The evolution of helmet technology.Giro Aether Spherical helmet long term review.And while it costs less at $250, it actually has a few benefits over the Aether. Now Giro brings that same Spherical technology to a lower priced helmet option, the Helios. Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members!įor the last couple of seasons, I’ve sung the praises of Giro’s Aether helmet, largely due to its comfortable fit, awesome looks, and its MIPS Spherical system that helps disperse rotational forces in the event of a crash.
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