Why I Chose the Giro Fixture MIPS II Over $200 Helmets
Last updated: August 21, 2026 Quick Take: I wear the Giro Fixture MIPS II helmet. At around $75, it delivers real safety without the premium price tag. Higher-end helmets ($150–$200) offer lighter weight, better ventilation, and sleeker features — but not necessarily better protection. One thing I will not cover here: budget helmets with no modern safety system. I will not wear one, and I don’t recommend you do either. That is me wearing my Giro Fixture MIPS II Helmet on a training ride. Helmets are not optional gear. They’re survival gear. And in my case, I ride with the Giro Fixture MIPS II . It’s the helmet you’ll see on my head in nearly every ride photo on this blog. Why this model? Because at around $85 it gives me modern MIPS protection , good ventilation, and a fit system I can trust — all without breaking the bank. But there’s a question I hear often: “If your helmet has MIPS II, why would someone spend $150 or $200 on another MIPS II helmet?” 🚫 Why I Don...
