[Closed] MIPS is it just me?

Have a look at the SPIN options from POC. Their MIPS equivalent is done through some design changes to the pad construction and as such isn't such a big change in feel as you get from integrating a MIPS liner.

https://www.pocsports.com/collections/mountain-biking-helmets

Or just buy something without MIPS.

Not just you, pretty much every MIPS helmet I've tried on just feels like it wobbles. And that's in the house, so must be worse on the trails.

The only exception was my old Troy Lee A1, but that made my head feel like it wanted to explode in hot weather.

Edit: POC helmets don't really fit my head and cost a boat load!

Totally agree. Made much worse by having the lightest of helmet lights on there too.
I don't buy into the need for MIPS on open face cycle helmets: we have enough movement in our scalps, and the helmets are never that secure anyway.
Different matter with full-face motorcycle helmets that really clamp around the whole head!

I don’t buy into the need for MIPS on open face cycle helmets: we have enough movement in our scalps, and the helmets are never that secure anyway.

I agree with this sentiment. I got thouroughly downvotted on pinkbike for expressing it.

I however have since got a lovely MIPS Giro (for free, thanks STW advent competition), and with the ratchet done up correctly, no movement.

I think its down to how they have implemented MIPS into the helmet design.

I've got a Bell Super 3R with MIPS and don't notice any movement when its on properly

I've got a few helmets with MIPS. They are all secure on my head - no moving around, even with lights on the top.

I have a Fox Speedframe Pro (MIPS) and it fits great - has no more wobble/movement than you'd expect from any well fitting helmenmt.

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I've only tried the Bell FourForty in the MIPS sphere.

It's really secure and feels better than my previous "normal" helmets.

I've also got a FourForty, it moves if you grab it and shake it, but not in a noticeable way whilst riding. I actually find it less distracting whilst riding than my non-MIPS roadie lid. I haven't tried it with a light yet, but I was always really sensitive to the weight of lights. To the extent I took the mount off my Lumenator and just zip tie it directly to the lid to reduce the moment of inertia. Which had the double benefit of forcing me to mount it further back to get the angle right, which also brings it closer to the center of rotation (your skull is pivoting on the top of your spine).

I do have a massive head though, the ratchet is maxed out so the shell is pretty much flush against my scalp.

@bruneep Shameless scrounge - if the Goldeneyes is going in the bin, could I trouble you for the visor screws please?

I hate the MIPS wobble - have a Specialized Ambush Comp with MIPS and its fine.

I too was a lucky receiver from STW Advent draw , I got a TSG Helmet with MIPS fits fine no problems .

I have tried a few and the Giro helmets seem the best for me. Bell are also a good fit for me. but, as with all helmets you really need to try them on as everyone's heads are different. I know not really an option at the moment.

OP - Is your head loose?

we have enough movement in our scalps

For what? Preventing diffuse axonal injury caused by oblique impact?

as with all helmets you really need to try them on as everyone’s heads are different. I know not really an option at the moment

went round the LBS's nothing much in stock that interested me to be honest. Will have to do some online ordering to try different helmets.

Got my son a Giro Fixture MIPS and there's no wobble at all. I'd wear it. I just wouldn't pay full price for MIPS cos it's not something I think helmets need. Just my opinion, no point arguing about it, but its a MIPS thread so just mentioned it. His helmet was a crash replacement.

Giro with MIPS here too. No wobble at all, fits perfectly.

Its about due for replacement this season and I'll not even bother looking elsewhere, I'll just buy the new version of whatever Giro clal it these days, because it will fit and will work well.

Back in the days when you were allowed within half a mile of people I tried a buddy's MIPS helmet and it felt very odd, but in the same way that a kinetic watch does to start with.

I reckon you'd get used to it, but with a light on top as well, I'm not so sure.

Kali Protectives has ldl. It sticks to your head and allows the lid to move. Sooo comfy

we have enough movement in our scalps

For what? Preventing diffuse axonal injury caused by oblique impact?

When doing what?
For most oblique impacts sustained whilst cycling, then yes, I believe so.
The movement in a MIPS equipped cycle helmet is really limited anyway. The ovalized shape, design and chinstrap remove almost all rotational movement in the horizontal plane (yaw?), yet allow greater rotation in the vertical planes where it isn't always that useful.

Just my observations and thoughts!

My next helmet will probably be another MIPS one. It seems most of the manufacturers have been forced down that route.