The latest @GiroSportDesign helmet features ALL of the bells and whistles, claiming the top spot in their mountain bike lineup.
Join @TrailPeek's Zach Petersen for a look at what makes it stand out and some initial impressions. Although it's on the pricey side, he's been thoroughly impressed by the Manifest Spherical so far.
The Manifest Spherical represents countless hours of design and thorough vetting in the Dome – Giro and Bell's widely regarded test lab. It has a two-piece EPS liner with progressive layering to better manage high- and low-speed impacts. The two layers can rotate around one another like a ball and socket, something not often seen before. It also vents incredibly well, providing 7% better cooling than their proven Montaro MIPS lid.
"Spherical Technology’s unique ball-and-socket design is powered by MIPS to help redirect impact forces, features best-in-class ventilation, deep coverage, and luxurious comfort." - Giro
Manifest Spherical Highlights
- In-Mold Spherical Technology
- MIPS Equipped
- Progressive Layering
- Deeper Mountain Style Protection
- Maximum Ventilation via 19 Vents and Deep Internal Channeling
- AURA Reinforcing Arch
- Full Lower Hardbody Coverage
- 15-Degree Adjustable Moto-Style Screw-In Visor
- Roc Loc Trail Air Fit System
- Goggle Gripper on Back of Helmet
- Integrated Eyewear Grippers
- Fidlock Magnetic Buckle
- XT2 Anti-Microbial Padding
- Reflective Decals on Rear of Helmet
- Lightweight Webbing
- Available in Three Sizes: S, M, L
- Weight: 346g (Size Medium)
- MSRP: $260 USD // €270
Interested in more details? Head over to https://www.giro.com .
@vitalmtb4 years agoThat ball-and-socket movement is pretty wild, right? Which feature do you dig the most? Head over to for more details. 3
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@griffinbuchholz48384 years agoI did not know zach worked for vital, right on! 3
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@living4adrenaline4 years agoSpecialized ambush is ventilated af. Would recommend it. odd how prices if half shells are darn near a fully, if not more expensive!
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@harperodonnell59894 years agoLooks great can' t wait to get my hands on one! 2
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@forest_biker6844 years agoSo now it looks like the sides dont have a rigid skid plate, just a layer of foam? I would want better side protection. The price is too ridiculous for me to consider. 1
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@Mediarahan0034 years agoThat is unbelievably expensive. I paid that for my freaking icon motorcycle helmet. 11
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@DerekVerLee4 years agoThe only problem with paying that much for a helmet is that they are consumables. 14
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@swarooptewari4014 years agoImagine mounting a go pro on the helmet. It would wobble like crazy. No stabilization would help that.
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@cjhike24564 years agoWonder when dust gets in that slip plane if it will still slip. 1
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@leighroughriders4 years ago$300+ and not even a bug fly mesh on the front vents. Even $10 helmets have a bug fly mesh. 1
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@ghostxfairy4 years agoA bit pricey but i' m still interested. It doesn' t seem to be available yet though.
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@mrsmartypants_14 years agoThe ball and socket movement isnt very wild in todays world. It seems to me Trek eclipsed it with WaveCel almost 2 years ago:
class="buttons">>Itd be interesting to compare the 2 technologies in valid peer reviewed engineering tests versus reviews based on nothing other than some random person wearing a helmet. Helmets only matter during the milliseconds of bad head crash impacts with real human heads in those impacts. .....Expand2
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@JogBird4 years agoThe complexity makes it extra heavy, same w their aether road helmet.
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@user-xi1pd4ns5g4 years agoThis helmet is something like a bell sixer. 2
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@ThomasVMan4 years agoI was like oh hellz yes i want one, until i saw the price. Yowser, thats too expensive. 1
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@bayani19774 years agoWish i could ride same they' re doing. 5
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@Montblanc19864 years agoBut does it have a built in face mask or beer helmet attachment?
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@turner024 years ago260? Yeah sure, i' ll go right out and buy one. 2
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@MTBSamurai4 years agoThe top slides and the mips slides too? Is that too slidy?
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@smokedsalmon39074 years agoWay too cheap, they could be selling it for much more. 9
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@userbosco4 years agoI' ve got a $100 mips giro that i love, why would i spend 2. 5x for this? 1
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@vincef74874 years agoI' ve always thought it was pronounced. Because bikes have gears, not.
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@syntrax-og4 years agoGreat helmet, but kinda too expensive: \.
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@rafaelalbertotorres80704 years ago$260! Too much $ for not much benefit over other helmets.
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@mediumfast4 years agoWell they definitely didn' t nail it, it has a magnetic buckle.
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@bfranco15194 years agoGiro bringing ugly back! My a2 has all the same features but cost half. zach, you' re a core rider, but promoting this turd? At least you acknowledged. ...Expand
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@mrsmartypants_14 years agoThe ball and socket movement isnt very wild in todays world. It seems to me Trek eclipsed it with WaveCel almost 2 years ago:
class="buttons">>Itd be interesting to compare the 2 technologies in valid peer reviewed engineering tests versus reviews based on nothing other than some random person wearing a helmet. Helmets only matter during the milliseconds of bad head crash impacts with real human heads in those impacts. .....Expand2
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@bfranco15194 years agoGiro bringing ugly back! My a2 has all the same features but cost half. zach, you' re a core rider, but promoting this turd? At least you acknowledged. ...Expand
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odd how prices if half shells are darn near a fully, if not more expensive!
class="buttons">>Itd be interesting to compare the 2 technologies in valid peer reviewed engineering tests versus reviews based on nothing other than some random person wearing a helmet. Helmets only matter during the milliseconds of bad head crash impacts with real human heads in those impacts. .. ...Expand 2
zach, you' re a core rider, but promoting this turd? At least you acknowledged . ...Expand
class="buttons">>Itd be interesting to compare the 2 technologies in valid peer reviewed engineering tests versus reviews based on nothing other than some random person wearing a helmet. Helmets only matter during the milliseconds of bad head crash impacts with real human heads in those impacts. .. ...Expand 2
zach, you' re a core rider, but promoting this turd? At least you acknowledged . ...Expand