That leaves just 2 things left to test – its ability to protect your head in an impact and its looks…. Make no mistake about it, the Air Attack works best in faster flowing air, but for the majority of British summer even on the slower climbs it still manages to keep things respectable. I took myself out in +25 degree heat to give the helmet a good work up and couldn’t find fault with the cooling side of things, not noticing an overheating of the head, even on the slower climbs. It sits just off the head itself allowing for the movement of air to cool you down via the venturi effect – but you are always left wondering whether those tiny vents are providing enough air to the scalp! So, aero-aside, how does the Air Attack work out on the road? Mr Giro that I spoke with recently said that the aero benefits really only start to kick in when you approach 17-18mph, if you are doing less than that then you are no better off with this helmet at all! Giro bill the Air Attack as giving a dose of ‘free speed’ due to its wind-tunnel tested aerodynamics – claiming that the Air Attack is 17 seconds faster over 40km at a constant 40kph than the Aeon model.ĭid I notice a 17 second difference over 40km? Sadly not – mainly due I think to the lack of riding in a wind-tunnel as part of the test, instead I had to make do with fast riding on roads, with their differences in speed, so the marginal gains that it could have offered would have possibly been negated. Very easy to adjust thanks to the rear dial, and moveable up and down as well, it really won’t take long to get a fit for your head. With Giro’s Roc Loc Air system the Air Attack is super comfy, with the helmet sitting just off of the skull itself. The first thing you notice when putting on the Air Attack is its comfort – absolutely superb! I’ve been riding the Air Attack for a couple of months now, and in that time I’ve managed to experience the majority of British weather conditions – from -5 and snowing to +25 and glorious, and the Air Attack has coped admirably with each and every one. Performance 9/10 Looks 7/10 Value 8/10 Overall 8/10Ĭompared to virtually every other helmet on the market place the Giro Air Attack comes with some unique looks
If the claims are right then it will save you valuable seconds on a demanding race, if they are not then you are left with a supremely comfortable helmet with unique looks.
Giro d’Italia 2015 Official Promo Video.
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