Does Giro Savant have MIPS?

Offering a great fit, lightweight performance and advanced MIPS safety technology, the Savant MIPS helmet ensures lasting comfort on all your rides, even when you push the pace.

What does MIPS helmet stand for?

Multi-Directional Impact Protection System
MIPS is an acronym for Multi-Directional Impact Protection System. The helmet’s shell and liner are separated by a low friction layer which allows the helmet to slide, noticeably reducing trauma to the brain in the case of oblique impacts.

Do bike helmets really expire?

The government testing body in the US, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), recommends replacing a bicycle helmet every five to 10 years. And many manufacturers tell you to get rid of your helmet after as little as three years.

Do helmets need MIPS?

For MIPS, all they will say is any helmet equipped with MIPS is at least 10% better at handling rotational impact than the same helmet without MIPS. That’s it. If the helmet only gets 9% better with the addition of slip plane technology, MIPS won’t allow that helmet to get MIPS.

How often should a bike helmet be replaced?

every five to 10 years
The government testing body in the US, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), recommends replacing a bicycle helmet every five to 10 years. The Snell Memorial Foundation, which also certifies helmets for safety, states a firm five years.

How often should you replace your motorcycle helmet?

every three to five years
Crashes aside, many bike helmet manufacturers recommend replacing your helmet every three to five years.

What kind of helmet is the Giro Savant?

Giro has been increasing its range of aero road helmets, but the Giro Savant, which has been in the brand’s range for a few years, retains the classic vented road style.

How big is the vent on a MIPS helmet?

The MIPS liner has venting holes aligned with the 25 vents in the helmet body. It only contributes a few grams to the helmet’s 286g overall weight, which is reasonable for a helmet at this price point.

How does a MIPS helmet protect the brain?

MIPS adds a thin plastic insert inside the helmet. This is loosely coupled to the helmet outer and designed to slide in the event of an oblique impact, helping to protect the brain from rotational forces. The MIPS liner has venting holes aligned with the 25 vents in the helmet body.