I bought this helmet to replace an aging Giro Synthe II helmet. The Giro Aries helmet fits my head better, is better ventilated, has a better impact safety design & rating (see Virginia Tech safety website). Because of the better ventilation, I feel that the helmet is somewhat "cooler" than my old Synthe II. I live at 35 degree North latitude & summers are hot, humid and windy. My riding routes are lumpy and between 25 & 35 miles long. The Aries helmet does a okay job at trying to direct sweat away from my brow but sweat still runs down onto my glasses.
If you have a round head this helmet may not be a good fit for you. I think this is a very good helmet and may be worth the asking price. It certainly is for me. Keep turning the cranks! ??
I really like this helmet! The comfort and fit make it a pleasure to use. Most of the time while riding I don't even know it's on. The straps grip my head lower than other I have used and it stays put without sliding down. (thinking of you Giro.) I have also worn Specialized and Lazer helmets and the MET tops them. The magnetic clasp is cool and there is good ventalation.
I tend to ride in cooler cilmates, so unsure how it would be in warmer temps.
Glad I purchased it when I did, since it looks like the prices have gone up dramticaly. Must be the new tariffs. Thank you Mr. President. ??
The Vanquish helmet has MIPS, a magnetic Lens shield that is also polarized, and is the most comfortable helmet I've ever worn. I opted for the rear attachable light gives 30 lumens of awareness in blinking mode. You can wear glasses with this helmet as the detachable magnetic Lens has enough clearance to do so. I've been using this helmet for the past 6 weeks (I ride 4-5 times a week), it's lighter than my previous Lumin helmet, more comfortable, and haven't had any cons on my purchase.
As a person with a Round-Oval head shape I have struggled to find bicycle & motorcycle helmets that fit my head in the US market. My head also measures 59cm, which normally places me in-between a medium & large helmet with most manufacturers. This is not the case with this POC helmet! The Ventilation with this helmet is outstanding, much better than my out going Giro Aries Spherical helmet; plus the fit is much, much better than the Giro.
