Feed the Habit

The Giro Manifest Spherical MIPS Helmet has plenty of safety features, is comfortable, fits well, and has great ventilation, but handling the dial and storing sunglasses can be tricky.

The Giro Helios Speherical MIPS Helmet is well-designed and offers high safety with its unique helmet-in-helmet design. Although not the most breathable or budget-friendly, it provides excellent fit and comfort and successfully balances safety, comfort, performance, and price.

The Bolle Furo MIPS helmet is credited for its aerodynamic design, adjustable ventilation and excellent fit. Despite not being the first option people think of for helmets, its remarkable features from the MIPS safety technology to integration of a Kammtail design make it stand out. It is characterized as offering great value, and being efficient and versatile for year-round use.

The Yakima ForkLift rack is the new gold standard in fork-mounted bike racks due to its easy installation, good looks, and solid function. However, front wheel removal is not always ideal.

I'm definitely impressed by the Bollé Trackdown MIPS. The helmet provides a perfect fit, solid protection, and instant comfort despite minor drawbacks such as minor breathability issues and sweat dripping into the sunglasses. Ideal for an XC rider or an enduro racer, I believe that operators will appreciate the Trackdown's high-quality build and performance.

The Bollé Trackdown MIPS is a top-notch, all-mountain helmet offering ultimate protection and comfort. It's well-constructed with dual-density EPS foam and MIPS liner for improved safety. Sunglasses fit easily, ensuring no interference while wearing. It may be a little warm due to having only 15 vents and it does allow sweat to drip inside the sunglasses.

The Bolle Furo MIPS helmet is versatile, aerodynamic, and comfortable for year-round use. It features a Kamm tail design, MIPS liner and removable aero shells and vents, offering excellent speed, safety, and adjustability. However, its vent covers aren't easily stashed and in extreme heat, more vents may be needed.

The Bolle Lightshifter Sunglasses combine great features with a well thought-out design. With their adjustable nose piece, interchangeable lens, and anti-fog treatment, they offer uninhibited vision and comfort. Compatibility with a number of helmets and the addition of photochromic lens technology enhances their functionality. However, they might cause eye watering on fast descents in cold conditions.

The reviewer was impressed with the Bolle Lightshifter Sunglasses, praising their comfort, vision clarity, and ability to resist movement during a ride. They loved the large lens coverage, fog-free performance, and refreshing feel. A few drawbacks were the cost and an issue of eyes watering at high speeds.

The Tifosi Rail Sunglasses, equipped with oversized rimless design and adjustable pieces, provide a wide field-of-vision and comfortable fit. Excellent optical clarity under various conditions, and the Fototec lens automatically adjusts to light changes. Some ventilation issues have been noticed. These sunglasses are a great value at their affordable price point of $79.

The Smith Wildcat Sunglasses offer excellent optical quality with ChromaPop lenses, secure fit, good ventilation, and come with a hard case, though they may slip and require fit adjustment.

The Smith Attack MTB sunglasses offer a large field-of-vision, easy lens swapping with magnetic clips, and great lens protection, suitable for a variety of activities.

For someone like me…, who wants to add non-sweaty bike commuting into my lifestyle, the performance at this price point is just stellar.