Giro and Bell helmet manufacturers have increased the number of helmets in their range that feature MIPS technology, a protection system that decreases the effect of rotational forces on the brain in case of impact or crashing.
Both manufacturers have already included MIPS on their higher-end products for a number of years. 2015 is the first time this technology will be made available at a lower price point and will be aimed at commuters, children and entry-level riders.
MIPS stands for Multi-directional Impact Protection System. Visually, it's a plastic cradle that sits around the head inside the helmet, similar to the fit retention system that most helmets employ, and is designed to allow a certain degree of rotation of the head within the helmet in the case of an oblique impact.
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Both Bell and Giro have introduced MIPS to various helmets all across the range, rather than focusing on just the top-end models
This means the rotational forces are absorbed by the MIPS system, rather than being transferred to the head or brain, offering an advantage over non-MIPS helmets that offer cushioning for the direct force of the impact only.
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