Author: Philip Rees

In setting out to design the all-new Synthe Helmet, Giro’s stated aim was to eliminate the false choice between aerodynamics and ventilation. It apparently worked. According to the world-class Marianne Vos, the Synthe is “perfect for every race. You don’t have to choose between the two anymore, you can just wear this one.” Giro also chimes in, claiming that the final product is the “fastest aerodynamic profile of any road helmet we’ve ever made.” That’s saying something, coming from the same company that brought us the revolutionary Air Attack helmet. OK, that was a lot of talk but not much evidence of walk. But rest assured that Giro did walk. It walked all the way to the wind tunnel, where it used a metric called Wind Average Drag not to verify that what they had already made was aerodynamically sound, but to actually design the Synthe from the chin strap up. Wind Average Drag produces a single drag value from 72 possible wind angles. By not giving any plain or vent a free pass, Giro has produced a helmet that it claims reduces drag more than most of the non-ventilated, pure-aero road helmets that have flooded the market. Despite this impressive wind tunnel performance, Giro still proudly asserts that the Synthe excels most in the comfort category. The Synthe’s defining element is the incorporation of Aero Mesh Panels, an idea that we typically associate with summer-weight bib shorts. By contributing positively to both, the Aero Mesh Panels are the bridge between aerodynamics and ventilation. In a stroke of functional genius, the panels also include vents that double as ports for glasses. The Roc Loc Air fit adjuster is operable with one hand, to (literally) dial-in pressure and fore/aft tilt for the perfect ride — even while you’re in the middle of it. Air Fit also means that the Roc Loc frame suspends the helmet just enough to facilitate more airflow across your head, which is further boosted by the internal airflow channels and surprisingly-generous-for-a…

It’s pretty hard to look cool in a helmet… until Krash came out with helmets, that is! Krash aims to design ‘The Greatest Helmets on Earth’, or at least the coolest! No longer are helmets stuck in a 2D world, Krash offers the first ever 3D helmets for youth! Not only do Krash helmets come with radical 3D features and awesome graphics, but all Krash helmets are also ASTM and CPSC safety certified! This Krash Helmet – Jolly Roger Mohawk (fits heads 54-58cm) will keep you punk rock with an all black mohawk.Helmets are designed (in appearance – skulls, lightning bolts, guitars, etc.) to appeal to an 8-year-old or older, however, they are safe and can be worn by anyone over 5-years-old.