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The light weight full face helmet segment has grown considerably over the past five years or so, driven by the increasing popularity of the enduro discipline and the evolution of mountain bikes in general. More capable bikes increase exposure to speed and gnarly terrain, leading many riders to seek full face protection even on pedal powered rides. E-bikes have also contributed to the proliferation of full face helmets on more types of trails. Giro has been a bit late to address the true light weight full face market, but they’ve put the extra development time to good use – the all-new...

The new Giro Insurgent Spherical is a helmet that was built with the influence of top-level Gravity riders and racers. The Insurgent is a lightweight helmet with great ventilation and a focus on safety. Giro set out to build a helmet that can withstand all of the possible impacts that riders may encounter. This is a helmet that will protect your head, give you the confidence to ride those gnarlier lines, and keep you cool during those hot summer days. Highlights In-Mold Construction. Pre-preg Fiberglass Shell. EPS outer layer with a low-density EPP foam inner layer. EPP Chinbar Liner. Size...

Protection against the effects of rotational forces on the brain has become pretty much the norm in high-end helmets, but there are several ways to go about designing this feature. Bell and Giro have pushed the concept further than many others with their Spherical Technology powered by MIPS, and the release of their latest open face helmet for mountain biking was a good opportunity for us to take a closer look at it. Keep reading to find out how we’ve been getting on! Strengths Weaknesses Loaded with safety features Comfortable Great ventilation Deep, extended coverage High quality finish...

Brand new halo products don't come around often, and when they do it's worth taking note. The Manifest Spherical represents countless hours of design and thorough vetting in the Dome – Giro and Bell's widely regarded test lab. It has a two-piece EPS liner with progressive layering to better manage high- and low-speed impacts. The two layers can rotate around one another like a ball and socket, something not often seen before. It also vents incredibly well, providing 7% better cooling than their proven Montaro MIPS lid. Join Zach Petersen in the video above for a look at what makes it stand out...