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Giro Tremor Child Helmet vs Giro Tremor Mips Child Helmet

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

Giro Tremor Child Helmet and Giro Tremor Mips Child Helmet score essentially the same (4.5 vs 4.5). Pick the one whose trade-offs match your priorities — the strengths and watch-outs below are where they actually differ.

Giro Tremor Child Helmet
Ranked #2 in Best Bike Helmets
Giro Tremor Child Helmet
$74.95as of Jul 8

The Giro Tremor MIPS child helmet earns high praise for its exceptional comfort and ease of adjustability, with reviewers noting its superior dial system and excellent ventilation. Parents appreciate the lightweight design and high-quality internal materials. While some find the standard buckle can pinch and the fixed side straps too loose, the helmet's MIPS safety technology and stylish mountain bike design make it a top choice for young riders. It's particularly well-suited for children with smaller heads who need a snug, comfortable fit.

Strengths
  • Dial-adjust system has a larger rubber dial for ease of use
  • Plenty of vents and internal air channels for great ventilation
  • Internal pads are high-quality technical material
Watch-outs
  • Standard buckle can pinch
  • Fixed side straps can be too loose and cause the helmet to slide back on the head
Giro Tremor Mips Child Helmet
Ranked #3 in Best Bike Helmets
Giro Tremor Mips Child Helmet
$63.39as of Jul 8

The Giro Tremor MIPS child helmet earns high praise for its exceptional comfort and ease of adjustability, with reviewers noting the large rubber dial system makes fitting easy for both kids and parents. The helmet features excellent ventilation and high-quality internal materials, while its one-piece construction with fused outer shell and foam core increases durability. While some reviewers noted the standard buckle can pinch and the fixed side straps may be loose for certain children, the Tremor remains a top choice for parents seeking a safe, stylish, and comfortable helmet for young riders.

Strengths
  • Dial-adjust system has a larger rubber dial for ease of use
  • Plenty of vents and internal air channels for great ventilation
  • Internal pads are high-quality technical material
Watch-outs
  • Standard buckle can pinch, but keeps costs down
  • For some kids, the fixed side straps are too loose and can cause the helmet to slide back on the head

How they stack up

Giro Tremor Child Helmet

The Giro Tremor MIPS child helmet outperforms the Met Downtown Mips in terms of adjustability and safety with its dial system and MIPS technology, though it's more expensive. Compared to the Giro Guider 4, it offers a more child-specific fit and better ventilation, but both share similar concerns about fixed side straps that can slide back.

Giro Tremor Mips Child Helmet

The Giro Tremor MIPS child helmet surpasses the Met Downtown Mips in adjustability and safety with its dial system and MIPS technology, though it's more expensive. Compared to the Giro Guider 4, it offers more child-specific features and better ventilation, but both share concerns about fixed side straps that can slide back.

Specs side-by-side

SpecGiro Tremor Child HelmetGiro Tremor Mips Child Helmet
Weight255 g255 g
VentilationPlenty of vents and internal air channelsPlenty of vents
SizeChild: 47-54 cmChild: 47-54 cm
Adjustment SystemDial adjustDial adjust
Safety TechnologyIntegrated MIPS® Brain Protection SystemIntegrated Multi-Directional Impact Protection System (Mips)
ConstructionIn-Mold ConstructionIn-mold
Safety CertificationCE EN 1078CE EN 1078
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