Giro Atmos Road Bike Helmet Review
Giro Atmos: 9.7 / 10
Advantages:
- Comfortable
- Lightweight
- Solid fit
- Excellent airflow, ventilation
- Cool design
Disadvantages:
- Nothing!
Although a little expensive, Giro’s Atmos is the favorite helmet of many cyclists I know. It’s cheaper than the Giro Ionos helmet, which is Giro’s top of the line for the time being. If you compare it to the Ionos, the first thing you’ll notice is that Giro didn’t include the winter kit in the Atmos package. And that’s partly why the Atmos is cheaper.
The Giro Atmos helmet has a total of 26 vents. It will keep your head cool even on the hottest summer days. In fact, your head will be cooler when wearing this helmet than without it. This is what Giro likes to refer to as Wind Tunnel Ventilation, their own proprietary system. The number of vents also has a positive effect on the weight of the Giro Atmos, which is 275 grams. You will barely feel it on your head.
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Giro Atmos 2009 is already available at Amazon. I’m happy to say that, at the time of publishing, they have all seven colors. If you get this helmet, drop me a comment and tell me how you like it! You can also rate it at the end of this article.
Giro Atmos Helmet Product Specifications:
- Vents : 26
- Sizes :
S (20”-21.75” / 51-55 cm)
M (21.75”-23.25” / 55-59 cm)
L (23.25”-24.75” / 59-63 cm) - Certification : CPSC
- MSRP : $175
- In-Mold Construction
- ROC LOC 4 Adjustment System
- Super Fit Engineering
- Wind Tunnel Ventilation
- Weight : 275g
As I always say, all helmets are equally safe, theoretically. If they are to be sold in the US market, then they must comply with the CPSC If you are low on cash, I have good news for you: you don’t have to pay a lot of money to be safe on the road. So if Giro’s Ionos costs too much, get the Giro Atmos instead. And if that seems too much at $150, you can buy another helmet for less than that. Check my other helmet reviews to get an idea of what’s available. If you need guidance or some info about a specific helmet, leave a comment here or contact me.
Bad economy and cash problems aside, I strongly recommend the Giro Atmos helmet. Buy it. You’ll thank me later. 
August 25th, 2009 at 2:32 am
Hello There
I bought the ATMOS Helmet today. I have always bought Giro Helmets and have always found them to be of the highest quality.i was wearing an o7 Giro Helmet just last week when i had a tumble. The Helmet saved me from either death or at the very least severe injury. I had a bit of road rash but was able to get up and go on my way. To me it looked as if there was very little damaage to the helmet.There was lots of damage inside. It did it’s job.Keep up the good work. Kindest Regards
George
September 28th, 2009 at 3:38 am
George, I’m glad you weren’t severely injured!
I’m sure you’ll love Giro Atmos, it’s one of the best helmets I’ve seen.
Ride safely!
March 3rd, 2010 at 3:17 pm
Your weight for the Atmos is wrong. I own a small Atmos with cut down straps, and it weighs about 300 grams, not 240.
March 21st, 2010 at 1:30 pm
EE, thanks for the comment. I took the information from giro.com’s Atmos page before they updated their site. Now I can’t find it anywhere. In the Amazon product description they state the Atmos weighs 275 grams.