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Price

$85.00

CR's Expert Take

How did it perform in our expert lab testing?

Overall Score

The Overall Score for this model is derived from our expert lab test results.
Current Range of Tested Bike Helmets
What goes into the Overall Score?

EXPERT LAB TESTS

Impact absorption
5  /  5
Ventilation
4  /  5
Fit adjustments
4  /  5
Ease of use
4  /  5

CR's Take

This moderately priced Adult road-bike helmet from Giant is rated excellent for impact absorption, very good for ease of use, and very good for ventilation. The adequate adjustment features translate to a very good rating for fit adjustment. Notable features include technology to limit the effects of rotational impacts. Comes in two sizes and is relatively light.

About

The Giant Rev Comp MIPS is part of the Bike Helmets test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Bike Helmet models like the Rev Comp MIPS are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Impact absorption: The ability of a helmet to absorb impact forces in a crash, which reduces the rate of deceleration experienced by the head. Based on laboratory impact testing.

Ventilation: The evaluation of how well air flowing through the helmet provides cooling during rides. Based on actual usage and expert judgement.

Fit adjustments: The evaluation of the features and versatility of the retention system when adjusting the fit of the helmet. Based on expert judgment.

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