Giro
Cycling apparel: clothing for professional athletes
Giro knows no mediocrity and offers a wide range of cycling apparel of impeccable quality. Worn by professional runners, they boast cutting-edge technical features such as high levels of ventilation, impeccable body fit and highly ergonomic Race Fit or Regular Fit cuts to suit all types of activity. One of the brand’s flagship products is the Chrono Halter Bib short for women, featuring a highly breathable chest mesh panel. In fact, the entire Chrono range is specifically designed for athletes in search of performance.
Men’s Expert and Pro short-sleeve jerseys, for example, are lightweight, comfortable assets for accelerating over steep, difficult climbs like Mont Ventoux, Izoard or Alpe d’Huez. Winter and mid-season jackets, as well as gloves and undershirts, are also part of Giro’s comprehensive catalog.
Bike shoes: BOA tightening, velcro or laces?
Renowned for their comfort and lightness, Giro shoes are distinguished by a long tradition of liner craftsmanship. With Velcro fastening or BOA closure, foot support is excellent and facilitates high pedaling frequencies. As soon as the 30km/h speed limit is exceeded, the rigid base of the molding considerably improves pedaling efficiency for an invaluable gain in watts. For purists, Giro offers the best lace-up shoes in the world with Empire ACC or Empire Knit, whose micro-perforations and soft fabric are worthy of a slipper. Thibaut Pinot wears them himself!
Bike helmets: mips, road and performance
Would you like to exceed 45 km/h in a triathlon or time trial? A fresh approach to the mountains? Absolute comfort for city driving? Giro helmets are here for you! All laboratory-tested, they feature excellent quality, a protective wrap-around shell and some incorporate Mips technology for maximum effectiveness in the event of a fall.
Such is the case with the Aerohead Mips, whose energy savings (between 10 and 15 watts less than a traditional helmet at 40km/h) are no longer in evidence. For road use and long summer rides, the Aether Mips will be preferred, while urban cyclists will prefer the Bexley Mips or the Reverb with its integrated visor.
Giro, at the heart of cycling passion
Giro was founded over 30 years ago by Jim Gentes, a man obsessed with design and meeting unmet needs. This obsession led him to manufacture his own products, and gave birth to a company committed to serving the cyclist in his quest for personal expression and advanced performance. And while the sporting and cycling world has changed dramatically over the past three decades, Giro has remained firmly committed to serving passionate riders with state-of-the-art textiles, helmets and equipment.