Whether you’re cycling to work during the week or going for a ride at the weekend, it’s essential to have a helmet that offers maximum safety. And this Giro Ethos Mips Shield ticks all the boxes. Quite revolutionary in the world of cycling, this urban helmet is practical, featuring a transparent, moulded visor that promises excellent protection, whilst allowing the cyclist to wear their glasses underneath if needed.

The big advantage of this Giro Ethos Mips Shield is that it is equipped with integrated LEDs. The white lights at the front ensure you are visible, whilst the red lights at the rear help you signal your presence and indicate your direction with indicators that can be activated via an intuitive remote control on the handlebars. Using this remote, you can adjust the different light modes: High Solid (45 lumens at the front, 25 lumens at the rear, 2.5-hour battery life), Low Solid (25 lumens at the front, 10 lumens at the rear, 5.5 hours), High Flash (45 lumens at the front, 30 lumens at the rear, 7.5 hours), Low Flash (25 lumens at the front, 15 lumens at the rear, 11 hours). This helmet also features a strap with reflective threads to further improve your visibility.

As for the In-Mould shell, it offers good protection with its MIPS technology, designed to reduce rotational forces that can be transferred to the cyclist’s brain during certain impacts. Integrated into the MIPS system, the Roc Loc City adjustment system includes a rubberised dial for easy adjustment. Finally, it’s fair to say that this high-end helmet promises comfort with Ionic+ foam and quick-drying padding.

Technical specifications:

- Colours: Matte Black, Matte Chalk, Matte Graphite
- Size: 51–55 cm (S), 55–59 cm (M), 59–63 cm (L)
- Weight (Materiel-velo.com): 509 grams (size M)
- In-mould shell
- 12 ventilation holes
- Transparent, moulded and adjustable visor
- Lithium battery
- Roc Loc City Mips adjustment system
- LED lights at the front (white) and rear (red)
- Handlebar-activated indicators
- Rechargeable via Micro-USB C
- Quick-drying padding