Description Backorder: This item is currently not in stock but is available to purchase today as a backorder. The expected availability date shown above is our best estimate as to when it will be shipped to you, but this date is subject to change based on our receipt of this item from its vendor. Shipping in the continental US is free for all backorder items (for international orders, our customer service team will contact you when the item is available to ship). Your credit card will not be charged until your item ships (Paypal requires payment up front, but you can cancel for full refund). Anytime prior to shipment, your backorder can be cancelled by contacting our customer service team.
Advance Performance for the Adventurous
The heart of the Giro Helios' extraordinary design and performance is Spherical Technology, which utilizes a ball-and-socket design powered by MIPS the market-leading brain protection system that can help to reduce rotational forces.
Spherical Technology allows the helmet outer liner to rotate around the inner liner during a crash, and also allows Progressive Layering of the inner and outer liners to provide more comprehensive protection and performance. In addition to advanced head protection, the Helios 15 Wind Tunnel vents provide exceptional cooling power that's enhanced by the patented Roc Loc 5 Air fit system and plush, antimicrobial Ionic+ padding for exceptional sweat absorption.
It's the ideal match for your road and gravel adventures.
Features:
MIPS Spherical- Essentially an invisible low-friction layer sandwiched within two layers of EPS foam, the result is a reduction of rotational forces and the elimination of the plastic slip plane of the original MIPS design. Redirects impact energy by allowing the helmet's exterior liner to rotate independently of the interior liner in an angled impact.
Independent, In-Mold liners with Spherical ball-and-socket design
Polycarbonate shell
Hardbody lower shell
15 wind tunnel vents with internal channeling
Roc Loc 5 Air Fit System
Compatible with Roc Loc 5 LED (sold separately)
Replacement Pad Set and compatible Roc Loc 5 Retention System sold separately.
Free Exchanges: This product qualifies for free exchanges within the first 60 days after order. We'll cover the shipping both ways for US customers if you need a different size and/or color of this product. Returned product must be in new condition with all labels and packaging. Free exchanges apply only for product in stock or available for backorder.
B-Stock - This product has one or more B-Stock units available. These units can be purchased at a discount (see option select). B-Stock units were returned from other customers and may have missing or damaged packaging materials. These units are otherwise as new. The full manufacturer warranty applies. Click Here for more information.
The product weight specified is an approximate weight based on the manufacturer's specifications (if available) or our measurement of one or two examples. For most products, the weight will typically vary by 5% to 10%.
Other styles of this product are available.
Sale Price $187.46
Reviews Ordered by Most Relevant First
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 stars
Giro Helios Spherical MIPS review
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
VA
Does the job. Light and cool.
Reviewed 5/9/2023
Was this review useful to you?
Yes /
No Thank you for your feedback.
Replaced my 4 year old Synthe
by Jim M
Cycling Enthusiast
St. Paul, MN
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
My Synthe was 4 years old so figured it was due for replacement. I assume the Spherical technology of the Helios provides a greater level of protection than the Synthe (MIPS only). Overall the Helios has a better finish than the Synthe and operation of the RocLoc is definitely smoother and easier. The Helios uses pad strips in the top which I don't think provide quite the ventilation of the plastic "basket" the Synthe uses. My one complaint about both helmets is that the chin strap buckle adjustment tends to creep loose and require tightening every few days.
Reviewed 8/1/2021
Was this review useful to you?
Yes /
No Thank you for your feedback.
I'm happy with the Giro Helios
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Chattanooga, TN
Giro Helios fits well and is comfortable. It seems to have a little less wind-noise than other helmets I have used in the past.
I have ordered several items from WesternBikeWorks. Quick turn around time on orders. I will continue to do business with them and refer them to friends looking for online orders.
Reviewed 3/7/2022
Was this review useful to you?
Yes /
No Thank you for your feedback.
Giros helios helmets are the best
My new Giro Helios design and fit is excellent. Been wearing Giro Helmets for over 30 years. I wouldn't recommend another brand.
Reviewed 10/18/2022
Was this review useful to you?
Yes /
No Thank you for your feedback.
Amazing helmet!
by Harold morgado
Marrowstone island
The best money can buy! Complete satisfaction! Comfortable and sits low on your head!
Reviewed 9/9/2022
Was this review useful to you?
Yes /
No Thank you for your feedback.
Light helmet, nice air flow.
by Hckj
Cycling Enthusiast
Smyrna, de
Like Giro helmets, like that you are able to adjust the fit to what you are wearing underneath with the dial. This helmet has better air flow than the previous Giro helmet.
Reviewed 9/13/2021
Was this review useful to you?
Yes /
No Thank you for your feedback.
I like the safety aspect of this helmet, the venting is great and it's light weight.
Cycling Enthusiast
El Paso, TX
0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Great for everyday riding.
Reviewed 8/4/2021
Was this review useful to you?
Yes /
No Thank you for your feedback.
Already crash tested
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Columbus, OH
4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
I only had this helmet for three months. I was hit head-on by a distracted cyclist on a short bridge accessed by a blind sharp curve. Oncoming cyclists had three warning signs about the turn. Nevertheless, the idiot must have not seen the warnings in time and plowed into me. He fell, got up and fled the scene. I broke two wrist bones and got a concussion. I think I hit hard because I didn't have road rash and cracked the helmet. So, I think I would have suffered greater head injury without the helmet. I like the idea of the ball and socket MIPS design instead of a bunch of sticky dots, but I'd like to see more testing about its effectiveness.
Reviewed 9/16/2021
Was this review useful to you?
Yes /
No Thank you for your feedback.
Excellent helmet, looks great
by Cobbleman
Cycling Enthusiast
Richmond, VA
6 of 6 customers found this review helpful.
Ok this is another great helmet from Giro, but what can I say that will help you. I'm moving from an old Synthe. I ware a size Med. The Spherical fits just a bit bigger for the same size and just a bit rounder. Having an oval head that leaves just a tiny space on the sides. It is a very close fit between the two. If you like the Synthe you will like the Spherical. Weight, the Synthe on my scale 280g the Spherical 274g. Adjustability is excellent as with all high end Giro's. Cooling, on par with the Synthe (tested in 100F/38C deg). Looks are subjective, I got the Red, White and Black and think the Spherical is the best looking high end Giro. Safety, hope to never know. Ride on.
Reviewed 8/13/2021
Was this review useful to you?
Yes /
No Thank you for your feedback.
Safe as the Aether but with a more comfortable Giro like fit
by GrantCCC
Cycling Enthusiast
Central Coast of California
6 of 7 customers found this review helpful.
I really liked the protection and ventilation of my Giro Aether but I was never fond of the fit. I was on the largest size and it always felt a tiny bit too small, a different shape than my previous Giro helmets (Foray & Synthe) and it was constantly resting on my sunglasses. The new Helios is a bit lighter in the large size then my Aether and only just a little heavier than my non MIPS Synthe which is reasonable given the enhanced protection. On the ventilation side I haven't noticed much difference between the two but it's not gotten hot enough here to really tell, my guess is the Aether might be slighter better. On the general fit it's way better for me, no more sunglasses issue, a lot more comfortable especially on the 4+ hour rides. It also has the vertical adjustment on the Roc Loc which was missing on the Aether. Probably the only negative is it does not have the little sunglasses rest in the helmet but it still works fine you just need to be a bit more careful about placing them in enough.
Reviewed 5/3/2021
Was this review useful to you?
Yes /
No Thank you for your feedback.
Fits well, much cooler than my other helmet
by 2Slow
Cycling Enthusiast
Ohio
1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
I'm a fast recreational rider, 2-2.5K miles a year, typically ride in the A group. Was running an aero helmet, because I'm all about aero (even my water bottles are aero!) But on hot says I suffered way too much and it impacted my performance. This combined with having gone down a couple times last year meant I needed a cooler helmet and one that provided the best protection I could get. Can't train with a brain injury!
The Giro has proved to have much better with ventilation for those KOM efforts. And I feel better going all out when I know that I have the latest in protection.
Reviewed 4/5/2021
Was this review useful to you?
Yes /
No Thank you for your feedback.
Great helmet
by Jersey Vic
Cycling Enthusiast
North Jersey
I really like this helmet it is very comfortable not bulky at all it has plenty of ventilation the adjustment knob is so easy to use. I don't have any complaints about the strap buckle is kind of small not a big deal. I love the light blue color.
Reviewed 6/16/2022
Was this review useful to you?
Yes /
No Thank you for your feedback.
High price for decent quality
by Old Peddler
Cycling Enthusiast
Tulsa, Ok.
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Nice looking helmet...Plenty of air flow along with being light weight.. I got the black and yellow to match my bike...I can't really say it's worth the extra expense but it fits nice and is comfortable...
Reviewed 8/27/2021
Was this review useful to you?
Yes /
No Thank you for your feedback.
Great Helmet
This helmet is light, comfortable, easily adjustable and has excellent ventilation.
Reviewed 8/5/2021
Was this review useful to you?
Yes /
No Thank you for your feedback.
more comfortable than I expected
by Bob
Cycling Enthusiast
Maine backwoods
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
I had been using a fairly high end helmet for several years and was pleased and surprised with how comfortable this Giro Helios Spherical MIPS Helmet feels. I hope I do not test the protection it provides, but it is clearly constructed differently from other helmets and that construction design does make sense to provide protection.
Reviewed 7/29/2021
Was this review useful to you?
Yes /
No Thank you for your feedback.
A helmet that is at the Head of the Class.
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Southern Oregon
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Years of having what I would consider helmets has now been eclipsed by what is the very best helmet I have worn. Comfortable, adjustable and extremely light weight while still providing utmost protection. A perfect helmet!
Reviewed 4/2/2021
Was this review useful to you?
Yes /
No Thank you for your feedback.
Back to Giro
by canabasa
Cycling Enthusiast
New Hampshire
1 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
After many years of using a Catlike helmet, my wife returned to using Giro and the Giro Helios Spherical MIPS helmet didn't disappoint her as she really likes her new helmet. It is nice and lite. It fits really well. The adjustability is a simple dial in the back, making it easy when it is on her head.
Reviewed 3/15/2021
Was this review useful to you?
Yes /
No Thank you for your feedback.
Feels good and looks good
Got the white one, does the job. Hopefully I won't actually get to test out the power of the spherical technology and the MIPS system but it's comfortable, easy to adjust, feels like I'm wearing nothing that's how light it is and I'm comfortable knowing I have a premium protection system on my head.
Reviewed 3/18/2021
Was this review useful to you?
Yes /
No Thank you for your feedback.
Great helmet
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
California
Helmet adjustment is easy and works well. Nice and light too.
Reviewed 2/28/2022
Was this review useful to you?
Yes /
No Thank you for your feedback.
Does the trick
by Anonymous
Competitive Racer
Portland, Or
1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
My previous helmet was a Giro Aether - so comfortable and light. This is a touch heavier and covers more skull. I'm still getting used to it and wonder how long this break-in period will last.
Reviewed 3/15/2021
Was this review useful to you?
Yes /
No Thank you for your feedback.