An entirely new design combines aerodynamic prowess with Mips Spherical protection.
(March 1, 2022 – Scotts Valley, CA) Giro Sport Design, the cycling world’s design leader, today
announced the release of Eclipse Spherical, the fastest road helmet and coolest aero road helmet in the peloton. Built around the added protection of Spherical Technology powered by Mips, the Eclipse makes zero compromises in cooling, comfort, or style as it introduces a new standard in speed. The Giro Eclipse helmet is available immediately from authorized Giro retailers and www.giro.com for $250 US MSRP / €259.95/ UK £239.99. $429.99 AU
“In our many years of testing hundreds of helmets, the new Eclipse is the fastest road helmet we’ve tested, yet we refused to compromise protection, heat management, or comfort,” says Giro’s Director of Product Development Ben Penner.
“We spent countless hours in our in-house wind tunnel making it fast, but also used our unique Therminator heat-measuring head form to utilize the same airflow to keep the helmet super comfortable. In the end, we ended up with our fastest road helmet ever that cools better than most helmets lacking any aero advantages.”
At the heart of the EclipseTM Spherical are its 14 Wind TunnelTM vents. These vents pull air through the helmet to decrease aerodynamic drag and provide incredible cooling power that rivals most aggressively vented road helmets. Pair that with the sleek outer shell actively streamlines airflow to reduce drag across multiple wind angles and the Eclipse is the fastest road helmet Giro has made.
Inside the helmet, the ball-and-socket design of Spherical TechnologyTM is powered by the Mips® brain protection system, which allows the helmet’s outer EPS foam liner to rotate around the inner foam liner during a crash to help redirect impact forces away from the brain. Progressive Layering of both the inner and outer liners help to offer more comprehensive protection, too.
The EclipseTM Spherical is a standout aero road helmet that brings our best technologies together in a light, compact form that’s ideal for road and gravel racing. The sleek outer shell actively streamlines airflow to reduce drag across multiple wind angles, while 14 Wind TunnelTM vents pull air through the helmet to provide incredible cooling power that rivals our most aggressively vented road helmets. Inside, the ball-and-socket design of Spherical TechnologyTM is powered by the Mips® brain protection system, which allows the helmet’s outer EPS foam liner to rotate around the inner foam liner during a crash to help redirect impact forces away from the brain. Progressive Layering of both the inner and outer liners help to offer more comprehensive protection, too. Further, the patented Roc Loc® 5 Air system enhances stability and fit, and plush antimicrobial Ionic+TM padding helps absorb sweat and moisture while providing durable anti-microbial performance.