Giro Aether
The “Best Road Bike Helmets” guide from CyclingNews lists the Giro Aether as a lower-tier option, citing its heavier weight and lack of MIPS compared to newer models.
Consolidated from 6 cited sources across 4 outlets
Where the cited sources landed, as we read them
- 6 positive sources
2 of 4 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.
Heavier weight and lack of MIPS compared to newer models.
Flagged 29 July 2026
Pros & cons
- ✓ Lightweight shell
- ✓ Ventilation
- ✗ Heavy
- ✗ Limited ventilation
- ✗ Basic MIPS
The sources behind this ranking
We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.
6 positive sources
GCN Tech GCN Tech · 865K subscribers · Nov 2018 The Aether is also completely customisable through Giro's new scheme, there's a total of 805 million possible combinations meaning you can get super creative with your new lid!Watch C
Cycling Weekly Cycling Weekly · 321K subscribers · Dec 2018 The new Giro Aether MIPS removes all of the bad points that MIPS used to bring to give a well balanced helmet that has increased safety without any performance loss.Watch P
Performance Bicycle Performance Bicycle · 75K subscribers · Jul 2018 Three years in the making, the new Giro Aether MIPS is one giant leap in helmet design. Building on MIPS, the multidirectional impact protection system, Giro designers have developed the exclusive MIPS Spherical, the next generation in head protection.Watch P
Performance Bicycle Performance Bicycle · 75K subscribers · Jul 2018 It’s Giro at its best, and it can be you at yours.Watch P
Performance Bicycle Performance Bicycle · 75K subscribers · Jul 2018 Three years in the making, the new Giro Aether MIPS is one giant leap in helmet design. Building on MIPS, the multidirectional impact protection system, Giro designers have developed the exclusive MIPS Spherical, the next generation in head protection.Watch C
Contender Bicycles Contender Bicycles · 6.5K subscribers · Aug 2018 This revolutionary helmet features MIPS Spherical technology and takes protection to another level.Watch
Frequently asked questions
It ranks #13 of 13 on our bike helmets tier list, in F tier. That placement draws on 6 cited sources across 4 outlets.
None of the 6 sources with a clear view is critical of it. Heavy. Limited ventilation. Basic MIPS.
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