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Giro Vanquish MIPS Cycling Helmet - Men's

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US Cycling Helmet
Brand SizeHead Circumference (in)
S20.1 - 21.6
M21.6 - 23.2
L23.2 - 24.8
XL24.8 - 25.6
Brand Giro
Color Matte Black/Gloss Black
Age Range (Description) Adult
Size Small
Special Feature Magnetic Vivid shield by Zeiss

About this item

  • TransformAir Technology
  • EPS liner with progressive layering
  • Integrated MIPS Technology
  • Magnetic Vivid shield by Zeiss
  • Stealth shield dock

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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FEATURES TransformAir technology / EPS liner with progressive layering / Integrated MIPS technology / Magnetic VIVID shield by ZEISS / Stealth shield dock / Eyeglass grippers / Padding / Featherweight webbing Polycarbonate shell / Super Fit engineering / Vented eye shield made by ZEISS Optics Magnetic lens anchor attachment / MIPS equipped
CONSTRUCTION In-Mold construction with EPS liner and progressive layering / Four-piece polycarbonate interlocking Hardbody shell In-Mold polycarbonate shell with EPS liner
FIT SYSTEM Roc Loc 5 Air MIPS Roc Loc 5 Air
VENTILATION Wind Tunnel ventilation with internal channeling Vented shield / Over-brow ventilation / 4 Wind Tunnel vents with internal channeling
SIZES SUPER FIT SIZES: S (20”–21.75” / 51–55cm) - M (21.75”–23.25” / 55–59cm) - L (23.25”–24.75” / 59–63cm) SUPER FIT SIZES: S (20”–21.75” / 51–55cm) M (21.75”–23.25” / 55–59cm) L (23.25”–24.75” / 59–63cm)

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4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
483 global ratings

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Customers like the quality, appearance and comfort of the bike helmet. For example, they mention it's a great product, looks very sharp and adds s modern visual. Some appreciate ventilation. That said, some complain about the durability and disagree on fit, value, and magnets.

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45 customers mention39 positive6 negative

Customers like the quality of the sport helmet. They mention it's a great product, awesome, and top tier. Some say that the visor came out of the box cracked. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and value of the product.

"This is an excellent helmet, the fitment is great and easy to adjust if needed...." Read more

"...I am satisfied with the quality of the helmet but unfortunately the Onyx shield was cracked just like other reviews I read...." Read more

"This helmet is awesome. The shield is clear with no obstructive view. This MIPS helmet just feels safe...." Read more

"Great helmet. As a cyclist and triathlete, I am in constant need of a helmet that can do the job for road cycling and triathlons...." Read more

26 customers mention23 positive3 negative

Customers like the appearance of the sport helmet. For example, they mention it has great looks, is sharp, and adds a modern visual to the helmet. That said, some complain it looks like a massive mushroom on their head.

"...It's good-looking, fits well and firmly, is comfortable, and the custom-fitted visor works well...." Read more

"...the price but overall great fit, light weight, comfortable and color looks great. I am loving the magnet attachments for the lens...." Read more

"...The helmet is cool looking, fits great, protects my eyes, MIPS, not too pricey, it makes my long rides much more comfortable and I can wear my..." Read more

"...It’s a little loud but the cat ears help some. VISOR: cool look. Is vented for air flow across my face...." Read more

24 customers mention21 positive3 negative

Customers like the comfort of the sport helmet. They mention that it fits well, has an even feel around their head, and makes long rides much more comfortable. They also appreciate the smooth aero feel.

"...It's good-looking, fits well and firmly, is comfortable, and the custom-fitted visor works well...." Read more

"...of the helmet for the price but overall great fit, light weight, comfortable and color looks great. I am loving the magnet attachments for the lens...." Read more

"...great, protects my eyes, MIPS, not too pricey, it makes my long rides much more comfortable and I can wear my regular eyeglasses...." Read more

"...Bottom line: the helmet feels amazing and is probably a good aero option, but the visor is a wasteful gimmick that should just be completely ignored...." Read more

21 customers mention19 positive2 negative

Customers are satisfied with the ventilation of the sport helmet. They mention that it's ventilated well enough, breathes wonderfully, and is well-aerodynamic. Some are also pleased with the reduction in air resistance. Overall, customers are happy with the product's ventilation.

"...As this is my first aero helmet, I am very pleased with reduction in air resistance...." Read more

"...Bottom line: the helmet feels amazing and is probably a good aero option, but the visor is a wasteful gimmick that should just be completely ignored...." Read more

"...VISOR: cool look. Is vented for air flow across my face. Easily and securely fits upside down when taking off and magnets grab nicely...." Read more

"As concise as I can, the helmet fits, is comfortable and breathes as well as this type of helmet can...." Read more

48 customers mention33 positive15 negative

Customers are mixed about the fit of the sport helmet. Some mention that it fits nice, is easy to adjust, and is very comfortable. However, others say that the accompanying visor does not fit securely on the helmet, there is nothing special about the padding or style, and that not all eyeglasses fit underneath it.

"This is an excellent helmet, the fitment is great and easy to adjust if needed...." Read more

"...have refined few details of the helmet for the price but overall great fit, light weight, comfortable and color looks great...." Read more

"...Very light weight, easy to adjust the strap to the right tension needed, and good visibility with the white portion of the helmet...." Read more

"...Not all eyeglasses fit underneath it, but I have a wrap-around pair of prescription variable-tint polarized sunglasses that fit fairly well and work..." Read more

22 customers mention10 positive12 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the sport helmet. Some mention that it's a good value, and the money is well spent on this model. However, others say that it isn't worth the price, the attached lenses are not cheap, and replacement lenses are hard to find.

"...Not horrible, but noticeable. (3) it costs too much." Read more

"...The helmet is cool looking, fits great, protects my eyes, MIPS, not too pricey, it makes my long rides much more comfortable and I can wear my..." Read more

"...my polarized photochromic cycling glasses underneath, but replacement lenses are not cheap and hard to find...." Read more

"...Don not try the knock off cheaper versions. The money is well spent on this model." Read more

14 customers mention8 positive6 negative

Customers are mixed about the magnets. Some mention that they're easy to remove and the shield grabs nicely. They also love the magnetic dock and attachments for the lens. However, others say that the magnet is not in the right place to flip the visor when not in use and that it can be knocked off.

"...I really like the sunglasses part and the fact it’s magnetic so it’s so easy to remove and replace." Read more

"...is somewhat delicate and hard to store - too delicate, and the magnets too weak and too obliquely placed, to store upside down above your forehead..." Read more

"...I am loving the magnet attachments for the lens. For product itself I would give 4/5 stars for considering the price...." Read more

"...The magnets are not nearly as strong when inverted for storage and one look back at the person sucking on my wheel and that visor would catch the..." Read more

12 customers mention0 positive12 negative

Customers are not satisfied with the durability of the sport helmet. Some mention that the visor cracked with a few rides, the shield came broken, and the pads in the helmet ended up ripping. Some say that the helmet was slightly damaged and scuffed.

"...with the quality of the helmet but unfortunately the Onyx shield was cracked just like other reviews I read...." Read more

"...update: broken shield, slash 1 star" Read more

"...Even though visor is still usable and the crack is very small, I do wish it's more durable.The helmet is overall very light and looks cool" Read more

"Love the helmet, fits great but he visor is cracked right down the center about 2 inches...." Read more

Overall, nice helmet.
4 Stars
Overall, nice helmet.
For the past year my primary cycling helmet has been a Giro Aeon. That is the basis for the following review & comparison. I only bought this helmet for the visor and therefore have not worn it on any rides without the visor. I've taken it out on 4 rides, for 100+ miles, one of which included a 889' climb with 4% decent. I've been an avid cyclist for over 20 years and can be a little critical when it comes to my cycling gear. Overall I give this helmet 4 out of 5 stars because it's not perfect right out of the box.Aerodynamics (5 of 5): Winds in my area have been 5-10 mph this summer hence the desire to purchase an aero helmet. My first ride with this helmet was on a day with 10-15 mp winds. About two miles into my ride it occurred to me there was a noticeable reduction in drag compared to the Giro Aeon. I reach 41 mph at a full sprint riding on a road with a 45 mph speed limit in between my house and my favorite cycling trail. As this is my first aero helmet, I am very pleased with reduction in air resistance.Airflow (3.5 of 5): The videos on the Giro website presented some interesting airflow and wind tunnel tests that had me very optimistic about the cooling effects. In reality, the Giro Aeon is noticeably cooler and will remain my go to helmet on hot days when there is no forecasted wind. During the months of July and August, it is typically 85-100 degrees with 75%+ humidity. Very miserable cycling conditions. The visors deflection of the wind also blocks some of the air flow that would come up from underneath the helmet. When riding with the visor you are solely depending on the four vents to bring in air. I've discovered I have to hold my head at a very specific angle to maximize the airflow. During the Fall, Winter and Spring, this is not going to be a concern. I anticipate loving this helmet fall through spring. Unless there is snow or ice on the road/trail, I continue to ride down to 20 degrees. Reduced airflow is going to be a blessing.Style (3 of 5): Giro typically makes their helmets with some pretty nice color schemes. For a $275 helmet, the designers could have put a little more effort into the appearance. I had a very hard time picking a color. I didn't like the black for safety reasons. I prefer helmets that provide something that helps vehicle drivers spot me on the road. The white was very plain. I settled for the white and spent a couple days airbrushing some metallic silver strikes with a translucent black fade. I'm not the best at airbrushing so it's not perfect and might not withstand the test of time, but it looks a lot better in the meantime.Lens (4 of 5): Overall I am okay with the lens. I've not yet experienced any issues with fogging. So far the magnetic locks seem to be working quite well. The visor has a good field of view and does not overly interfere with my peripheral, vision which was a major concern. I would prefer a polarized lens but the glare off the road and trail surfaces hasn't been too bad so far with the lens that came with it. I wanted to order a clear lens so I could wear my polarized photochromic cycling glasses underneath, but replacement lenses are not cheap and hard to find. Buyer Beware: Giro does not sell replacement lenses. When I contacted Giro to ask about replacements I was sent the link to a separate website (Amazon won't let me post the website). Replacement lenses are $59.99, plus $5.00 handling fee for orders under $100. It would have been nice if the helmet could have been ordered directly from Giro with a choice of which lens you want with the helmet. In dark and low conditions, particularly in the winter, I will not want the lens that came with the helmet. I will have to order the clear lens so I can wear my polarized photochromic cycling glasses. It will be the winter that puts the anti-fogging to the test. I wear a balaclava under my helmet. Cycling glasses fog immediately when stopping from my breath. I'm hopeful the lens is far enough away to prevent that from happening.
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For the past year my primary cycling helmet has been a Giro Aeon. That is the basis for the following review & comparison. I only bought this helmet for the visor and therefore have not worn it on any rides without the visor. I've taken it out on 4 rides, for 100+ miles, one of which included a 889' climb with 4% decent. I've been an avid cyclist for over 20 years and can be a little critical when it comes to my cycling gear. Overall I give this helmet 4 out of 5 stars because it's not perfect right out of the box.

Aerodynamics (5 of 5): Winds in my area have been 5-10 mph this summer hence the desire to purchase an aero helmet. My first ride with this helmet was on a day with 10-15 mp winds. About two miles into my ride it occurred to me there was a noticeable reduction in drag compared to the Giro Aeon. I reach 41 mph at a full sprint riding on a road with a 45 mph speed limit in between my house and my favorite cycling trail. As this is my first aero helmet, I am very pleased with reduction in air resistance.

Airflow (3.5 of 5): The videos on the Giro website presented some interesting airflow and wind tunnel tests that had me very optimistic about the cooling effects. In reality, the Giro Aeon is noticeably cooler and will remain my go to helmet on hot days when there is no forecasted wind. During the months of July and August, it is typically 85-100 degrees with 75%+ humidity. Very miserable cycling conditions. The visors deflection of the wind also blocks some of the air flow that would come up from underneath the helmet. When riding with the visor you are solely depending on the four vents to bring in air. I've discovered I have to hold my head at a very specific angle to maximize the airflow. During the Fall, Winter and Spring, this is not going to be a concern. I anticipate loving this helmet fall through spring. Unless there is snow or ice on the road/trail, I continue to ride down to 20 degrees. Reduced airflow is going to be a blessing.

Style (3 of 5): Giro typically makes their helmets with some pretty nice color schemes. For a $275 helmet, the designers could have put a little more effort into the appearance. I had a very hard time picking a color. I didn't like the black for safety reasons. I prefer helmets that provide something that helps vehicle drivers spot me on the road. The white was very plain. I settled for the white and spent a couple days airbrushing some metallic silver strikes with a translucent black fade. I'm not the best at airbrushing so it's not perfect and might not withstand the test of time, but it looks a lot better in the meantime.

Lens (4 of 5): Overall I am okay with the lens. I've not yet experienced any issues with fogging. So far the magnetic locks seem to be working quite well. The visor has a good field of view and does not overly interfere with my peripheral, vision which was a major concern. I would prefer a polarized lens but the glare off the road and trail surfaces hasn't been too bad so far with the lens that came with it. I wanted to order a clear lens so I could wear my polarized photochromic cycling glasses underneath, but replacement lenses are not cheap and hard to find. Buyer Beware: Giro does not sell replacement lenses. When I contacted Giro to ask about replacements I was sent the link to a separate website (Amazon won't let me post the website). Replacement lenses are $59.99, plus $5.00 handling fee for orders under $100. It would have been nice if the helmet could have been ordered directly from Giro with a choice of which lens you want with the helmet. In dark and low conditions, particularly in the winter, I will not want the lens that came with the helmet. I will have to order the clear lens so I can wear my polarized photochromic cycling glasses. It will be the winter that puts the anti-fogging to the test. I wear a balaclava under my helmet. Cycling glasses fog immediately when stopping from my breath. I'm hopeful the lens is far enough away to prevent that from happening.
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