Giro

I use this helmet for non-draft legal sprint triathlons. I like the ability to easily put a visor on or take it off for travel, different lighting conditions, or for cleaning. it only takes a couple of seconds to put a visor on or take it off. I hold the helmet by the sides where the visor meets the helmet when putting it on in transition to insure I don't accidentally knock the visor off. That has worked and I haven't had any problems in races. I've had other helmets where the visors clip in and are much more difficult to manage.

Synthe MIPS II fit is very good for my rounder head. The straps exit in a good location, adjustability is decent -no issue with slipping when riding over rough patches.

The aesthetic of the helmet profile is traditional and has a wider shape from a front-on view. Those with a narrow facial profile might not like the greater mushroom-top look.

The helmet is not the lightest MIPS available, but it doesn't constantly remind my that my 10yr old non-MIPS LG X-lite one was 45gm lighter.

This is my second Giro helmet, and a step-up from the first. Size is L for a head measurement of 23.25". Fits well, and internal MIPS harness is easily adjustable, with plenty of adjustment up or down. Have used the helmet in transitional fall temps, but not yet on very hot (testing the cooling vents) or very cold (with thicker skull caps) weather rides. There appears to be enough adjustment available for a good fit with both light and winter head coverings. My only complaint: I'd like the option of a minimal, removable visor for sunny days, which my lower-priced helmet had. Without the included visor, I've added a visored cycling cap to my kit. The helmet value came from purchasing this helmet on sale.

I have several pairs of Giro Strade Dure gloves purchased over the past 8 years or so. They have held up extremely well under hard use while protecting my arthritic hands. I have tried just about every cycling glove out there and I always come back to these as they have been long wearing and they have very thick padding. I haven�t experienced any of the manufacturing defects so common with other gloves. The stitching, padding, and fabric have held up just fine through many uses and many machine washes. I always air dry them. Gloves have been great if your hands need maximum padding.