The Giro Syntax Mips blends sleek European-inspired styling with high-performance comfort and protection, making it an excellent choice for everything from road rides and commuting to light gravel adventures. With slightly deeper coverage than a traditional race helmet, it inspires confidence while maintaining a lightweight, streamlined profile.
Its durable in-mould construction permanently bonds a tough polycarbonate shell to an EPS foam liner, creating a lightweight helmet that offers excellent strength and ventilation. Giro's Wind Tunnel ventilation system channels cool air through the helmet and exhausts warm air efficiently, helping you stay comfortable during long climbs and hot-weather rides.
The Roc Loc® 5 Air Mips fit system suspends the helmet slightly above the head to maximise airflow while allowing precise adjustment of fit tension and fore-aft position. Integrated Mips® technology provides additional protection by helping reduce rotational forces during certain angled impacts, while Ionic+® antimicrobial padding helps keep the helmet fresh ride after ride.
Features:- Integrated Mips® Protection: Helps reduce rotational forces during certain angled impacts
- Roc Loc® 5 Air Mips Fit System: Highly adjustable retention system improves comfort, stability, and airflow
- Wind Tunnel Ventilation: Internal channelling maximises cooling by drawing fresh air through the helmet
- In-Mould Construction: Polycarbonate shell permanently bonded to the EPS liner for lightweight durability
- Hardbody Lower Wrap: Reinforced lower shell improves durability and overall finish
- Ionic+® Padding: Silver-infused antimicrobial padding helps control odour and moisture
- Extended Coverage: Slightly deeper profile provides additional protection without excessive bulk
- Lightweight Design: Weighs just 280g (Medium)
Specification:- Product Type: Road Cycling Helmet
- Intended Use: Road Cycling, Commuting, Gravel Riding
- Construction: In-Mould Polycarbonate Shell with Hardbody Lower Wrap
- Fit System: Roc Loc® 5 Air Mips
- Ventilation: Wind Tunnel Ventilation
- Padding: Ionic+® Antimicrobial Padding
- Safety System: Integrated Mips®
- Weight: 280g (Medium)
- Certification: CE EN1078
- Materials: 62% EPS, 15% Polycarbonate, 10% ABS, 4% POM, 4% Nylon, 3% Polyester, 1% Fibreglass, 1% PU
Size Guide:- Small: 51–55cm
- Medium: 55–59cm
- Large: 59–63cm
Fit Notes:
The Giro Syntax Mips has an intermediate oval fit and generally fits true to size. It offers slightly deeper coverage than Giro's pure race helmets, giving a more secure feel without becoming bulky. The Roc Loc® 5 Air Mips retention system provides an excellent range of adjustment for both circumference and vertical positioning, making it easy to achieve a comfortable fit. Riders with neutral to slightly oval head shapes tend to find the Syntax particularly comfortable, while those with very round heads may experience a slightly snug fit around the temples. If you're between sizes, choosing the larger size is often the better option.
Who It Suits:
Road cyclists, commuters, and gravel riders looking for a lightweight, comfortable helmet with premium ventilation, advanced Mips® protection, and a versatile fit that performs equally well on everyday rides and longer endurance events.