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EB15: Giro Introduces Universal Helmet Accessory Mount, Blindingly Reflective Shoes, and New Mountain Clothing

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If you’re looking for a better way to attach a camera or a light to the top of your helmet, Giro has an answer for you. Shortly after introducing their new Montaro MIPS which has its own built in camera and light mount, Giro now has a universal option for the rest of their helmets. Simply called the accessory mount, the inexpensive device straps to the top of most helmets while adding a bit of safety to the mix…

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Allowing the camera to rotate 360°, the accessory mount also includes a breakaway function in the event of a crash. At just $20, this easy to install mount might be worth looking into for lights or cameras.

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If you happen to have the new Montaro MIPS you won’t need the accessory mount since it has a camera mount of its own. While the Montaro Mount doesn’t rotate like the accessory mount it does provide four different angles that are easy to move the camera to simply by popping it out and placing it back in. This feature also serves as the breakaway protection for increased safety in a crash. The Montaro camera mount clips inside of the rear center vent for easy installation.

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Available in seven colors, the $150 Montaro is the first Giro helmet to only be available with MIPS.

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As part of their Eurobike festivities, Giro was celebrating 30 years of helmets. Yes it’s been 30 years. To honor the occasion, they have a few new helmets with the graphics inspired by the original lids.

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Throughout the clothing, shoes, and helmets, Giro is really working to provide cohesive color schemes with a story that translates through the entire outfit. As part of that, Giro’s clothing has now evolved to include the mountain bike focused Truant Collection, New Road which is now called Venture, Transfer for commuting, and the recently introduced Chrono road group. Truant is starting small with just two simple jerseys and two shorts one each for men and women, but it’s pretty clear this is just the beginning. Based on how many people we know using the New Road clothing for mountain biking, Truant will probably be a hit.

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As for the shoes, one of the biggest newsworthy items is the Empire ACC and Republic LX. The two shoes use a reflective coating over the microfiber that is extremely reflective and really makes the shoe pop under any sort of light. Giro claims the coating won’t scratch off which should keep the shoes fresh for years. Even with the new reflective treatment, the shoes keep the same $279 price tag.

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BigBenny
BigBenny
8 years ago

Well this is certainly a bright idea.

John
John
8 years ago

Call me when they make these reflector shoes with boa closures. Retro or not, laces are literally an accident waiting to happen.

Mike
Mike
8 years ago

+1 on the boa for the reflective shoes. Get that and you get my money.

MikeS
MikeS
8 years ago

I have been riding giros lace-up shoes for just over two years now with not a single problem, not sure why boa would be any better. I like ’em, and will be in line for the new reflective ones soon.

titeass
titeass
8 years ago

Spaghetti shoes!!? Like the reflecto though.

CJ
CJ
8 years ago

+1 MikeS, I have been riding in the Giro lace up shoes without issues. I got tired of all the plastic on top of modern shoes, including BOA closures. The Giro’s were a nice change of pace for my feet. Reminds me of my first road shoes in the late 1980’s, Diadora, black, real leather, lace up, that fit great and were so comfortable.

El Pablo
El Pablo
8 years ago

+2 MikeS (I have 2 pair, so I can give it a +2, right??). Been riding the Giro Empire since the first release and never had a problem. Know at least 3 other people locally that use & love them. Oh, and I think there are a few serious cyclist out there using them to great success (JPows anyone?). They are only ‘literally an accident waiting to happen’ if you don’t know how to tie your shoes properly. But I guess the Velcro of other cycling shoes was a familiar feature from your tennies when you started riding…….

crackedframe
crackedframe
8 years ago

+3 MikeS – I have had the Giro Republic (lace up) for commuting for almost two years. Great shoes and no issues. It should be noted there is a little elastic band across the tongue that you can tuck the extra laces and loops under to keep them from getting caught in any bike parts.

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