Giro Ethos MIPS helmet mat

view in the future

The revolutionizing Ethos Mips is the cycling helmet with an eye on the future. With its attractive design and the integrated Mips protection system, it is the ideal helmet for bicycle commuters, transporting children with the e-cargo bike or for city traffic. The integrated LED lighting provides extra visibility. White from the front, red and yellow from the rear for turning signals. This can all be operated intuitively using the handlebar remote control. The system delivers 45 lumens at the front and 30 lumens at the rear. The battery life is up to 10 hours in economy mode and up to 5 hours in standard mode. The helmet is charged using the supplied USB-C cable. The Ethos Mips is also characterized by high wearing comfort thanks to the quick-drying padding and the longevity of the hardcover cover.

highlights

• Integrated LED lights at the front and rear, with different flashing and continuous light functions, with direction indicator flashing function on the right and left, rechargeable via USB-C interface (charging cable included)
• Controllable via Bluetooth remote control on the handlebars
• LED light duration up to 11 hours in level 1 flashing mode, LED light output front 25 lumens, rear 15 lumens
• LED light duration up to 7.5 hours in level 2 flashing mode, LED light output front 45 lumens, rear 30 lumens
• LED light duration up to 5.5 hours in level 1 continuous light mode, LED light output 25 lumens at the front and 10 lumens at the rear
• LED light duration up to 2.5 hours in level 2 continuous light mode, LED light output 40 lumens at the front and 25 lumens at the rear
• Burn time may vary due to temperature, condition of the battery, etc
• LEDs meet the FL-1 and IP-65 standards and ensure permanent function
• Moisture absorbing helmet pads
• Reflective zones
• Extra-light belt system with Slimline™ closure
• Integrated TPU visor

specification

Technologies used

In this chapter we explain the technologies that the manufacturer uses in this product.

MIPS
The MIPS® safety system was developed to provide additional protection for helmets in numerous accidents. In certain impact situations, the MIPS system can reduce dangerous forces that might otherwise be transmitted to the helmet wearer's head.

1. Conventional helmets are designed and tested for a straight impact. In most cases, however, the impact is at an angle, which can cause rotational movements for the head.

2. This rotational movement can cause brain injury.

3. The low-friction shell is designed to help reduce rotational movement of the head in certain cases of angled impact.

Straight impact - oblique impact

The brain is typically more sensitive to rotational movement than linear movement because it has a shear strength similar to that of water or gel. When rotational movement causes different parts of the brain to move at different times, the tissues can be stretched, causing concussions or other brain injuries.

Rotational motion is a common cause of concussion and more serious brain injury from an oblique impact to the head. The MIPS system consists of a low-friction shell that is fixed inside the helmet. The low-friction shell is designed to slide slightly inside the helmet in the event of an accident, allowing forces to be directed away from the head. It is said to help reduce the risk of brain injuries.

Most conventional helmets are designed for a straight impact, but in most cases the impact is at an angle. The low-friction shell can reduce the rotational forces of an oblique impact.

Security system with the brain as a model

Unlike conventional helmets, which are primarily designed and tested for a straight impact, the low-friction shell of the MIPS system mimics the brain's own protection system against rotational movement. The cerebrospinal fluid is our natural defense system that allows the brain to move offset to the skull.

scope of delivery

• 1 x Giro Ethos MIPS helmet (see item description for details)
• 1 x charging cable