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EB17: Giro road kit goes enduro, plus new helmet & mountain bike shoes for every budget

2018 Giro Chrono One one-piece road bike endurance jersey shorts kit
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With the rise of enduro and gravel, it just made sense that someone pieced the two together for a road kit tailored to the longer distance (aka “endurance”) events like Grinduro. And since Giro’s the primary sponsor of that event, their new Chrono One kit fits the bill.

The Chrono One is a one-piece jersey-and-shorts combo designed for long distance adventure rides. In the back are three main pockets that expand thanks to bottom gussets, plus a center zippered pocket, sitting just above a stretchy lumbar support panel.

2018 Giro Chrono One one-piece road bike endurance jersey shorts kit

The one-piece design means no bib straps pulling on your shoulders or chafing nipples. The jersey is stitched to the shorts starting where the lumbar support panel does (visible on the sides). Note the reflective hits that stay hidden in daylight.

2018 Giro Chrono One one-piece road bike endurance jersey shorts kit

A full length zipper lets you easily open it up to get in and out, and makes bathroom stops easier. A low-cut front stretch panel sits just high enough to keep you covered, without putting pressure on your tummy.

2018 Giro Chrono One one-piece road bike endurance jersey shorts kit

The zipper garage ends at the nearly seamless neck. It’s a form fitting piece, with aero treatment on the sleeves and a lightweight mesh main fabric to breath and dry quickly. Retail is $400, also available in black w/ red graphics. This colorway is called Frost Sequence…

…and they offer matched helmet, gloves and shoes.

The Empire lace-ups for the kit get a new reflective upper, too.

Other matched bits are available, including black-and-white striped (based on a modern camouflage designed to confuse the eyes) and a rainbow glitter option, among others.

Giro’s mountain bike clothing line gets updated with new colors and options. Their Base Liner Bib Short ($80) has an ultralight, barely-there mesh back panel, gains a front fly, and builds in three floating rear pockets. The Long Sleeve Roust Jersey ($70) is also new, offering full arm coverage in matched styling to the rest of the pieces, plus a built-in lens wipe.

Women’s MTB kits get similar graphical updates to match the shoes, helmets, etc.

2018 GIRO MOUNTAIN BIKE SHOES

2018 Giro Code Techlace mountain bike shoes

Just prior to the show, Giro unveiled their VR Empire Knit shoes, using a running-shoe-like knit upper on models for road, mountain and city riding. We’ve got a few closeups and additional details on those below, but they saved a lot more new shoes for inside Eurobike’s halls.

The all-new Giro Code Techlace + BOA uses their ultra-adjustable lace-plus-strap system with a BOA L6 dial up top to position this shoe on the top of their mountain bike racing platform.

2018 Giro Code Techlace mountain bike shoes

It gets an Easton EC70 carbon sole with lots of Vibram rubber, plus toe spike mounts. The uppers bring a scuff guard up the sides for the rear and on a toe bumper.

2018 Giro Sica Techlace womens mountain bike shoes

The BOA dial gets a brush guard on the bottom to protect it. The men’s version comes in at a claimed 345g (size 42.5) and retail is $300.

2018 Giro Sica Techlace womens mountain bike shoes

The women’s version is called Giro Sica Techlace and gets all the same specs, but comes in gray or pink.

2018 Giro Cylinder BOA mountain bike shoes

Next down the line is the new Cylinder BOA, which uses the retention cable further down and finished with a forefoot Velcro strap. It’s a more breathable shoe thanks to mesh panel.

2018 Giro Cylinder BOA mountain bike shoes

It gets a similarly shaped rubber outsole, but without the Vibram grippyness. Retail is $160, available in December now.

The Carbide RII upgrades to mesh sections on the upper rather than a full synthetic, but keeps a budget price around $100.

A CLOSER LOOK AT GIRO VR KNIT CYCLING SHOES

Get the full tech lowdown from our prior coverage here. But since they were right in front of us, we found a few features worth a second look on the new Empire Knit shoes. Above is the mountain bike model, which puts the TPU skeleton on the outside for abrasion resistance.

The road version puts that skeleton on the inside for a sleeker look.

The Republic R Knit commuter shoe gets a bit of internal structure, too, but a very loose knit for massive breathability.

Couple that with an easy walking outside and it’s a sweet city shoe for casual but inspired riding.

NEW GIRO HELMETS

2018 Giro Vanquish aero road bike helmet details 2018 Giro Vanquish aero road bike helmet details

The new Giro Vanquish MIPS aero road helmet also debuted prior to the show, but here’s a few different angles. The cutaway shows the latest low-profile MIPS installation method, something we first saw from sister brand Bell Helmets last fall. You’ll also find that on the new…

2018 Giro Register MIPS budget bicycle helmet with MIPS protection

…Giro Register MIPS. Which is insane because this is a $65 helmet. Made for road or mountain, just pop the visor off for a more street-rady appearance.

2018 Giro Register MIPS budget bicycle helmet with MIPS protectionFor that you get their Roc Loc Sport fit for a one-size-fits-most helmet with integrated mesh bug guard on the front vents.

2018 Giro Register MIPS budget bicycle helmet with MIPS protection

There are 22 vents total, kept wide open by the slimmer MIPS design (which is just one of several new ideas MIPS is working on). Comes in seven colors, too.

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VeloFreak
VeloFreak
6 years ago

a bit too soft, too boring, too grey. Giro was cooler before, now it’s more corporate… pink shoes for the girls… come on…

Raoul
6 years ago

A commuter shoe that’s knitted, itching to use that in the UK…

StephenM
StephenM
6 years ago

Not enduro

mtb4me
mtb4me
6 years ago

Chrono one = Castelli Milan-San Remo but years late…owned by Ammo-Co means cycle innovation is relegated to the background…Ad-Venture capital at is best;-)

Stefan Jost
Stefan Jost
6 years ago

What about the Empire VR 90?! Does he remain in the program?! What colors will there be?!

G
G
6 years ago
Reply to  Stefan Jost

No change.

Beaker
Beaker
6 years ago

1 pc kit for ‘enduro gravel’ .. good god. Giro’s New Road shorts and primaloft gilet looked good but this is dreadful : )

Hotep
Hotep
6 years ago

I like the knit shoe concept. Will it hold up? Dunno. Giro doesn’t really crank me. I find the designs feel kind “follow THAT design” REi-ish? Shoes look bulbous and chunky. Maybe the durability is super good? Feels like too much corporate trend chasing via underpaid product managers?

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