Giro Unisex's Syntax MIPS Road Helmet, Matte

Really nice quality - fits well. I’m glad I upgraded, less bulk and feels great.

This is a very light and comfortable helmet. Beware, if you are near the top end of the sizing to get the next size up. It should fit better, because of the mips and especially if you ware skullcaps in winter.

I bought this to replace a very old Giro Savant which now appears to have been superseded. This was the closest model I could find. Fits my head well and the rear adjustment is good. However the straps are very poor quality - thin and flimsy. Nothing like previous helmet and obviously corners have been cut on quality to keep the price down. The worst part for me was the constant noise when cycling and not even at fast speed. All I can hear is wind resistance on the thin straps. Very disappointing and if you are looking for a new helmet I would seriously look elsewhere.

Excellent product and price. Very light and good ventilation.

Just got one on these to replace my old Giro Encinal. I am returning to cycling after some years off, so attempting to equip myself with some up to date equipment. Research indicates I should buy a MIPS helmet, so I have. The Syntax looks a bit sleeker than by old helmet, which seems important to my wife. It is also lighter than my old helmet, and seems to possess slightly reduced amount of polystyrene (EPS). The webbing is also thinner and less stiff on the newer helmet, whether these things are important, I don't know. What is a definite step backwards, in my opinion, is the ditching of the 'clamping' style of over ear adjustment, which is now replaced by friction slides. I guess you probably only make the adjustment once, but it's a bit of cutting costs on my mind. Unfortunately, as with my old Giro helmet, the chin strap is still not long enough, so it is at the end of it's possible travel. I don't think there is anything remarkable about my chin, and I've seen similar observations in other reviews, so it's a case of Giro being stingy. Better having more webbing, and being able to cut and heat seal if necessary.As this is my first MIPS helmet, I was curious to see how this was implemented. No surprise, it's a thin plastic sub frame that is held in place with some yellow stretchy plastic retainers. I can only assume this works according to design, and hope I never have to find out.In examining the MIPS structure, it caught my attention that there is much reduced padding in this helmet, compared to my previous one, and what there is, is thinner. I don't know of that matters, as the helmet is light enough to be comfortable as-is.Aside from the ear friction sliders, the main adjustment is the rear sizing dial. The detail of the mechanism differs from my previous helmet, but is equally effective. Having said that, I would guess the dial is more likely to be damaged if the helmet is dropped, than my previous helmet.While your safety is paramount, I struggle to see how and why these helmets cost nearly £100. I don't know whether there is a MIPS licensing cost to be factored in, but I can't imagine the manufacturing cost being upwards of £15 or so. Still, I'm just another mig trying to keep myself safe, so I've coughed up.In summary, this is an Ok helmet, that looks good (according to my wife), and I hope it keeps me safe. Apart from the MIPS component, I would say my old Giro helmet was better, but that's progress for you.