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Review by wheelwingGood helmet, fits differently than older Giroby wheelwingDaily CommuterPortland, ORFinding the helmet lightweight and well-ventilated, though I haven't had the chance to wear it in hot weather yet. The fit is a bit more circular, less oval, than my previous Giro helmets, which is something of a bummer, as it leaves a little wiggle room around the temples that can't be adjusted snug. Still, it does not seem to slide around or be less secure because of it. I love the reflective finish -- truly eye-catching to drivers when riding in the dark. Also like the fact that a custom-fit rear blinky light is available for this helmet -- though that product has its own issues (Giro Roc Loc 5 LED Rear Helmet Light).
Reviewed 3/27/2023Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by wheelwing was helpful/No, review by wheelwing was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Finding the helmet lightweight and well-ventilated, though I haven't had the chance to wear it in hot weather yet. The fit is a bit more circular, less oval, than my previous Giro helmets, which is something of a bummer, as it leaves a little wiggle room around the temples that can't be adjusted snug. Still, it does not seem to slide around or be less secure because of it. I love the reflective finish -- truly eye-catching to drivers when riding in the dark. Also like the fact that a custom-fit rear blinky light is available for this helmet -- though that product has its own issues (Giro Roc Loc 5 LED Rear Helmet Light).
Review by JohnMThis is a great helmet.by JohnMCycling EnthusiastN. Texas3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.The Aether MIPS is a great helmet if it fits you well. Helmets are somewhat like saddles. You have to find the right shape/size for your head and various brands are different. For me Giro has always fit well and I have had several. I worked my way up to the Aether and currently own two. I'm back buying another with the current sale. For me the Aether is lightweight and comfortable. I put it on and forget about it. Like saddles, if you are thinking about it during a ride it probably isn't right. If you ride without ever thinking about it and forget it's there then it's working for you. It also holds my glasses - either Oakley or Rudy Project very securely when not on my face.
I did have the pads wear out in mine over time but I found replacements available for order. A second set of pads should get me to the "expiration date" of helmet when retirement is due.
Reviewed 3/9/2022Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by JohnM was helpful/No, review by JohnM was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
The Aether MIPS is a great helmet if it fits you well. Helmets are somewhat like saddles. You have to find the right shape/size for your head and various brands are different. For me Giro has always fit well and I have had several. I worked my way up to the Aether and currently own two. I'm back buying another with the current sale. For me the Aether is lightweight and comfortable. I put it on and forget about it. Like saddles, if you are thinking about it during a ride it probably isn't right. If you ride without ever thinking about it and forget it's there then it's working for you. It also holds my glasses - either Oakley or Rudy Project very securely when not on my face.
I did have the pads wear out in mine over time but I found replacements available for order. A second set of pads should get me to the "expiration date" of helmet when retirement is due.
Review by Anonymousnice helmet, high endby AnonymousCycling Enthusiastnew yorkI have used Giro helmets in the past, as well as Kask. I really liked this one. Great fit! I have a small head. Unfortunately, the buckle snap was sticking and I thought it might be difficult to take off while on the road, especially with gloves. So I returned it. Had they had another one, I would have loved a replacement. I am still looking for another one.
Reviewed 1/20/2023Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I have used Giro helmets in the past, as well as Kask. I really liked this one. Great fit! I have a small head. Unfortunately, the buckle snap was sticking and I thought it might be difficult to take off while on the road, especially with gloves. So I returned it. Had they had another one, I would have loved a replacement. I am still looking for another one.
Review by JonJWell ventilated, good looking, but a more difficult fit and allows more sweat down the faceby JonJCycling EnthusiastBrenham, TX2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Pros: Well ventilated, cutting-edge MIPS, good looks, great straps and adjustments
Cons: Difficult to fit versus prior Giros, allows sweat down the forehead.
I used the sizing chart as recommended given the different MIPS design and it said medium. Medium felt tight at the rear sides of my head -- like a flat spot pushing against the helmet. Tried large but it was HUGE on my head. I ended up with the medium -- very snug, almost too tight, but when I ride I do not notice this. I wear large in other helmets with no issues. The fit of this one is DIFFERENT, so hopefully it fits you better than me.
The front padding is from temple to temple which is nice but it is very thin. It takes very little sweating to saturate the pad and have sweat running down your forehead even with wearing a thicker skullcap such as Headsweats. This is much more of a problem with this helmet than any of my other helmets.
Summary: nice looking helmet with great tech and features, but the fit is more difficult and the front padding is not as absorbent and allows more sweat down the forehead -- perhaps a function of the tighter fit of the helmet on my head.
Reviewed 8/12/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by JonJ was helpful/No, review by JonJ was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Pros: Well ventilated, cutting-edge MIPS, good looks, great straps and adjustments
Cons: Difficult to fit versus prior Giros, allows sweat down the forehead.
I used the sizing chart as recommended given the different MIPS design and it said medium. Medium felt tight at the rear sides of my head -- like a flat spot pushing against the helmet. Tried large but it was HUGE on my head. I ended up with the medium -- very snug, almost too tight, but when I ride I do not notice this. I wear large in other helmets with no issues. The fit of this one is DIFFERENT, so hopefully it fits you better than me.
The front padding is from temple to temple which is nice but it is very thin. It takes very little sweating to saturate the pad and have sweat running down your forehead even with wearing a thicker skullcap such as Headsweats. This is much more of a problem with this helmet than any of my other helmets.
Summary: nice looking helmet with great tech and features, but the fit is more difficult and the front padding is not as absorbent and allows more sweat down the forehead -- perhaps a function of the tighter fit of the helmet on my head.
Review by DavidSaved My Lifeby DavidCycling EnthusiastOrange County, CAThis is truly an awesome helmet. I was involved a bad bike crash on 1/25/20. I hit my head on the ground at high speed. Luckily, I did not have any serious head injuries, thanks to the helmet. I have 8 other helmets including POC, KASK and LAZER but this is my go-to helmet. Looks like I will have to buy another one from WesternBikeWorks.
Reviewed 1/31/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by David was helpful/No, review by David was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
This is truly an awesome helmet. I was involved a bad bike crash on 1/25/20. I hit my head on the ground at high speed. Luckily, I did not have any serious head injuries, thanks to the helmet. I have 8 other helmets including POC, KASK and LAZER but this is my go-to helmet. Looks like I will have to buy another one from WesternBikeWorks.
Review by PJThe comfort, fit and cooling are the best I have experiencedby PJDaily CommuterJacksonville, FloridaI use this helmet especially for longer rides because it is lighter than my previous helmet and provides much better airflow
Reviewed 2/17/2023Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by PJ was helpful/No, review by PJ was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I use this helmet especially for longer rides because it is lighter than my previous helmet and provides much better airflow
Review by Don PGreat helmet by Don PPort Angeles, Washington I've been looking to up grade my helmet for some time. I wanted the extra protection of mips , light weight, good looking, comfortable and with good ventilation. This checked all of those boxes.. I would recommend to a friend
Reviewed 4/28/2022Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Don P was helpful/No, review by Don P was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I've been looking to up grade my helmet for some time. I wanted the extra protection of mips , light weight, good looking, comfortable and with good ventilation. This checked all of those boxes.. I would recommend to a friend
Review by AnonymousAwesome Technology- For me Extremely Uncomfortably by AnonymousMichigan14 of 19 customers found this review helpful.The technology in this helmet is incredible. It is also extremely uncomfortable. The problem for me is it is cut about half an inch longer than other helmets. It pushes hard on the stems and bridge of my sunglasses and pushes them down on my nose. Because of the longer skirt it also digs into the back of my neck when I am looking up from riding on the drops. No adjustments cure this ... in my case. I would love to have this state of the art protection, but I am not willing to ride without my Oakleys and I cant tolerate the discomfort.
Reviewed 9/3/2018Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
The technology in this helmet is incredible. It is also extremely uncomfortable. The problem for me is it is cut about half an inch longer than other helmets. It pushes hard on the stems and bridge of my sunglasses and pushes them down on my nose. Because of the longer skirt it also digs into the back of my neck when I am looking up from riding on the drops. No adjustments cure this ... in my case. I would love to have this state of the art protection, but I am not willing to ride without my Oakleys and I cant tolerate the discomfort.
Review by AnonymousFits great and feels comfortable.by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastMetro Atlanta hot and humid.My head , somewhat like a softened rectangle rather than round, has alway fit better in Giro helmets (Atmos, Aeon) rather than Bell helmets. The Aether maintains that same feel. Unsure about the real value of MIPS when my head would always slide around a little inside the helmet anyway and would be much more comfortable paying $100 less but the helmet feels great.
Reviewed 10/11/2021Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
My head , somewhat like a softened rectangle rather than round, has alway fit better in Giro helmets (Atmos, Aeon) rather than Bell helmets. The Aether maintains that same feel. Unsure about the real value of MIPS when my head would always slide around a little inside the helmet anyway and would be much more comfortable paying $100 less but the helmet feels great.
Review by AnonymousGorgeous Helmetby AnonymousCycling Enthusiast1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Not as comfortable as previous Giro helmets for me - I have an oval headshape and this one is a little more round than oval in shape. Lightweight, great airflow, loving the upgraded straps. Overall, a very nice helmet with leading edge technology when purchased at a sale price.
Reviewed 6/16/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Not as comfortable as previous Giro helmets for me - I have an oval headshape and this one is a little more round than oval in shape. Lightweight, great airflow, loving the upgraded straps. Overall, a very nice helmet with leading edge technology when purchased at a sale price.
Review by anonymousAmazing helmet!by anonymousCycling EnthusiastPortlandI love everything about this helmet. Great upgrade from other Giro helmets I've had in the past. Amazing fit and so comfortable!
Reviewed 5/21/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by anonymous was helpful/No, review by anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I love everything about this helmet. Great upgrade from other Giro helmets I've had in the past. Amazing fit and so comfortable!
Review by Barch92Fit is equal to protectionby Barch92Cycling EnthusiastWalnut Creek, CARoad - light, stylish and outstanding protection - this purchase was a replacement for one that gave it all for me...
Reviewed 4/21/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Barch92 was helpful/No, review by Barch92 was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Road - light, stylish and outstanding protection - this purchase was a replacement for one that gave it all for me...
Review by wynnThe helmet fits like a glove. No rub lines anywhere.by wynnCycling EnthusiastMadison, WI Use it for both training and racing. Plenty of ventilation.
Reviewed 8/16/2019Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by wynn was helpful/No, review by wynn was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Use it for both training and racing. Plenty of ventilation.
Review by e415ldcIf the sizing wasn't a little tight, I'd rate it 5by e415ldcCycling EnthusiastMinnesotaI've been riding Giro helmets since 1998. I've always been happy with them. I tend to go to the high end helmets for the ventilation as I over heat easily. I have had Pneumo, and Atmos in the past. I ordered the same size for my new Aether and it is snug before cinching.
Reviewed 5/17/2019Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by e415ldc was helpful/No, review by e415ldc was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I've been riding Giro helmets since 1998. I've always been happy with them. I tend to go to the high end helmets for the ventilation as I over heat easily. I have had Pneumo, and Atmos in the past. I ordered the same size for my new Aether and it is snug before cinching.
Review by AnonymousBest looking helmet I have ever ownedby AnonymousCycling EnthusiastFremont, CASo far this helmet has been great, very comfortable and great looking. I have not tested it in hot weather yet but from a design perspective it looks like it will be even better than my Synthe.
Reviewed 1/17/2019Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
So far this helmet has been great, very comfortable and great looking. I have not tested it in hot weather yet but from a design perspective it looks like it will be even better than my Synthe.
Review by RolandGreat Helmet in function and styleby RolandCompetitive RacerSouth Florida2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Unlike a previous comment, the helmet fits great and it allows me to wear my Oakleys without pushing down on my nose and it is very comfortable in a super tuck position. By the way it looks great.
Reviewed 9/14/2018Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Roland was helpful/No, review by Roland was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Unlike a previous comment, the helmet fits great and it allows me to wear my Oakleys without pushing down on my nose and it is very comfortable in a super tuck position. By the way it looks great.
Review by AnonymousGreat Helmet.by AnonymousNW Arkansas.Mt. Bike Capital USAHave been using Giro helmets for years. This helmet is light and airy. Great price.
Reviewed 9/12/2023Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Have been using Giro helmets for years. This helmet is light and airy. Great price.
Review by AnonymousLightweight, comfortable and visible helmetby AnonymousCycling EnthusiastLexington KY1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.The helmet is lighter weight than others that I have owned in recent years. The MIPS design gives me a sense of safety and I chose the bright colors to be visible to motorists. The tightening mechanism works fine. The chinstrap closure could be more high end, it is very basic.
Reviewed 11/5/2022Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
The helmet is lighter weight than others that I have owned in recent years. The MIPS design gives me a sense of safety and I chose the bright colors to be visible to motorists. The tightening mechanism works fine. The chinstrap closure could be more high end, it is very basic.
Review by PhxStarGreat comfortable helmetby PhxStarPhoenix6 of 6 customers found this review helpful.Is there a helmet more awesome than a Synthe? The Aether is it. Super comfortable, lite, and ventilated. I held off buying a first gen MIPS helmet so I can't compare, but the Aether is the best helmet I have owned.
Reviewed 1/31/2019Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by PhxStar was helpful/No, review by PhxStar was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Is there a helmet more awesome than a Synthe? The Aether is it. Super comfortable, lite, and ventilated. I held off buying a first gen MIPS helmet so I can't compare, but the Aether is the best helmet I have owned.
Review by MasterGunnyExceptional Helmetby MasterGunnyCycling EnthusiastMarfa, TX11 of 11 customers found this review helpful.Put it though the paces last week with a 36-miler and today with a 100K (cold, wet miserable ride)....perfect fit and extremely light, great ventilation coupled with solid aerodynamics. My ONLY compliant, this is the only high end helmet (yes, at this price point...it is high end) out of too many to count in the past 3-years that DID NOT come with replacement sweat pads.....Come on Giro...
Reviewed 10/20/2018Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by MasterGunny was helpful/No, review by MasterGunny was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Put it though the paces last week with a 36-miler and today with a 100K (cold, wet miserable ride)....perfect fit and extremely light, great ventilation coupled with solid aerodynamics. My ONLY compliant, this is the only high end helmet (yes, at this price point...it is high end) out of too many to count in the past 3-years that DID NOT come with replacement sweat pads.....Come on Giro...