Last year during the Tour de France we saw Giro’s new Air Attack helmet and it has flown into retail for this season. The helmet is now available in two models, including the Air Attack and the Air Attack Shield. This stealth-worthy brain bucket provides a unique design that can cut through the wind and according to the company has the lowest air drag of any road helmet on the market.
It features size vents with internal channeling, offers the Roc Loc air fit system and is constructed of an In-Mold polycarbonate shell with EPS liner so it can take a beating when you really need it. Video after the jump
Aerodynamic helmet design has reached a new standard with Giro’s introduction of the Air Attack. Unlike anything resembling current TT designs, Giro’s new lid has a mostly solid outer shell with only six vents. Yet despite its oven-like appearance, the Air Attack makes good use of its internal channel design while the rider is moving. That said, some have questioned its ability to vent well in slow, high-intensity efforts such as prolonged climbs. Conversely, Giro claims that the Air Attack’s smooth shell is key to its slippery profile.