Giro Register MIPS II review

The Register MIPS II is the budget alternative to the Align II for riders who prefer Giro's fit. Giro calls it a recreation helmet, but it borrows styling and venting from the company's road helmets and adds the Mips Evolve Core system for rotational energy management. The Roc Loc Sport Mips fit works with one hand across a 7cm range, clicks audibly as it tightens and is ponytail compatible. Universal Fit means Giro builds shell sizes around specific customer groups so most riders get the right fit straight out of the box, which helps if you are buying online. A removable visor suits commuters and casual riders, and the in-mold shell with internal channeling keeps weight and heat down. The tradeoffs: Giro does not publish a weight, the page lists CE EN 1078 rather than CPSC under certifications, and road riders who push the pace will find the Syntax MIPS lighter and more adjustable.

Who it is for

Casual riders and commuters who want MIPS and an easy fit at a low price.

Price

$84.95 at the Giro US store when checked.

Register Mips II Helmet STYLE #: 100000000200000175 $84.95
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 8, 2026.

Key features

• Mips Evolve Core rotational energy management system
• Roc Loc Sport Mips fit with a 7cm adjustment range
• Universal Fit shell sizes designed to fit most riders first time
• Removable visor
• Lightweight in-mold construction with internal channeling

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: MIPS for $84.95
• Strength: One-handed fit dial with ponytail compatibility
• Strength: Universal Fit avoids trying several sizes
• Weakness: Giro does not publish a weight on the product page
• Weakness: Certifications section lists CE EN 1078 only
• Weakness: Built for recreation rather than fast road riding

Key facts

• Price: $84.95
• Rotational protection: Mips Evolve Core
• Fit system: Roc Loc Sport Mips, 7cm range
• Certification listed: CE EN 1078
• Visor: Removable

Where it ranks

Giro Register MIPS II is No. 3 in our Best Bike Helmets verdict.