Launched this year at the Tour of Flanders, and now with a host of new colour schemes, the Giro Aeon is an incredibly light helmet. At 190g for a small and 222g for a medium, it almost feels flimsy but, in reality, it’s as rugged as Flanders itself and is fully CE certified.

Weight has been saved by making an internal roll cage from the same material that covers the helmet’s surface, effectively giving you a double hard shell. This means that less foam is used, with the knock-on effect of excellent ventilation.

In terms of fit, there are options to vary the pad thickness, and the whole thing is made extra snug by turning a small ratchet device at the back. It’s also available in a wide range of new colourways, including Rabobank and Garmin Cervélo team editions, and an ultra smart World Champion Stripes version as worn by Thor Hushovd.

Contact : www.madison.co.uk

About

Matt is a regular contributor to 220 Triathlon, having joined the magazine in 2008. He’s raced everything from super-sprint to Ironman, duathlons and off-road triathlons, and can regularly be seen on the roads and trails around Bristol. Matt is the author of Triathlon! from Aurum Press and is now the editor of Cycling Plus magazine.

The most important body parts to keep warm when swimming

If you want to perform at your best in the water, you need to keep warm. Here, Professor Mike Tipton highlights the body parts that it’s most important to insulate

26 December 2024 / 15:54 GMT26 December 2024 / 15:54 GMT