Have been using my new helmet about a month. It is a great fit-very comfortable my first ride. It is nice looking & easy to put on. I like that it is easy to pull a pony tail through the back & then adjust it. Have needed a little extra patience to remove my helmet a couple of times as my hair has gotten caught in the MIPS system. But I like knowing that the MIPS is providing more protection for my head!

This is my second Giro road helmet and I am just as happy with it as I was with the first helmet that I wore for 3 seasons. It breathes very well and is so comfortable- makes it easy to forget I am wearing a helmet. I got the "Titanium Rio" and have gotten many compliments on it. I will agree with Re that your hair will get snagged by the MIPS so it is a good idea to invest in a cycling cap. The pros of MIPS protection outweigh any hair snagging that may occur. I wore a medium in my last Giro and am a medium in this one as well. Smith helmets I am a small, but the small Giro wouldn't even go on my head.

Giro has always made great helmets. I am a medium in this one, which is what I expected from past Giro helmets.

Ember Pros:
Good ventilation
Simple to adjust straps
Super simple to adjust the overall fit with the dial in the back - I LOVE this dial over other types of helmet adjusters, it's easy, works well, and it's comfortable.

Ember Cons:
My hair gets stuck in the MIPS liner, even if I am just placing the helmet on my head for a second or two. There is no way around it and it rips my hair out. So, I've solved this issue by always riding with a cycling cap, which has the added benefit of a visor when the sun is in my eyes, so it turned into a win/win in the end. Not to mention it's easier to toss a sweaty cycling cap into the washing machine vs the helmet.

For the super hot summer days I like the Castelli Summer Cycling Cap (https://www.competitivecyclist.com/castelli-summer-cycling-cap-womens) and for average hot days, I like the POC Resistance Pro XC (https://www.competitivecyclist.com/poc-resistance-pro-xc-cap)

I picked up this helmet to replace a Giro Atmos II and as a cheaper option than the Giro Synthe. There's no good reason to call this a women's helmet, the only difference from the men's Cinder is color options. The color choices are great though, as are the venting and retention system. This helmet fits my head decently but not as nicely as the Atmos - it feels like it sits a bit higher and the shell shape looks bulkier. I've still been riding it a year and can't complain. It fits like a Giro - I have small to medium head and went with a Medium.

My wife has trouble finding helmets that fit comfortably, but this one seems to be a winner. The helmet fits well even with a ponytail and stays cool in the summer. Love the look of the matte white/turquoise.