As goggle use with ‘open face’ helmets has now become more mainstream, helmet brands are now looking at how well they work together. The Chronicle is designed for goggle compatibility, and Giro’s ‘P.O.V. Plus’ peak allows enough adjustment to place your goggles on the front of the helmet when climbing fire roads or off the bike resting. The Giro Montaro has impressed us with how well it syncs with goggles – especially Giro’s own Blok model – and the Chronicle carries on with this detail too. Even if you don’t run goggles with an open-face helmet, it’s good to be able to lift the peak out of your vision if weather conditions allow. It’s easy to adjust too, with three clearly defined positions; there’s no dial to twist before adjusting, just push it into place and it stays there.

With 14 vents, ventilation and airflow on the Chronicle are a huge improvement over the older Feature model. The Chronicle has a comfortable and secure fit from the off.

The Chronicle is a proper mountain bike helmet and takes the secure fit and protection of the Feature and adds up-to-date tech and detailing. It was, an instant hit for us here at Dirt. If more protection is needed (with a removable chinguard) then check out another favourite of ours, the Giro Switchblade.

PRICE: £99.99

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