Giro launches helmets with integrated lights and indicators

As dark winter mornings and evenings arrive commuter cyclists looking for ways to be seen have a new option with the arrival of the Giro Ethos Mips and Ethos Mips Shield helmets.

Both helmets feature integrated LED front white lights, rear red lights, and amber indicator signals, with 4 light modes – all adjusted and controlled via an intuitive handlebar remote.

The entire system is rechargeable via USB-C with an estimated run-time of 11 hours in low-blink mode (25 lumens front, 15 lumens rear) and 7.5 hours in the high-blink mode (45 lumens front, 30 lumens rear). Switch to low solid mode, and the estimated runtime is 5.5 hours (25 lumens front, 10 lumens rear), while high solid will run for 2.5 hours (40 lumens front, 25 lumens rear).

Peter Nicholson, Giro Brand Manager. “Whether they’re riding an e-bike to the office, pedalling to the grocery story, or shuttling the kids to school on a cargo bike, riders in traffic need the added visibility and protection.“

The Ethos Mips features a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) soft rubber waterproof brim, while the Ethos Mips Shield includes a clear, moulded eye shield that stylishly adds protection from the elements while still allowing riders to use their existing eyewear.

Despite the added technology in both helmets, in-mould construction keeps the weight manageable, full hardbody coverage adds durability, and a Roc Loc City fit system plus quick-dry padding ensures comfort.

The Ethos Mips and Ethos Mips Shield are available in three colourways, and sizes S, M, and L. In the UK ZyroFisher expect stock to filter into retail stores in the coming weeks.