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Smith Persist Mips Bike Helmet
$145.00
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Fast-paced lunch spin or long weekend ride, the updated Smith Persist Mips bike helmet is down for whatever you have in mind. And with the easy-to-use dial adjuster, you can get that just-right fit.
- Lightweight in-mold construction
- The addition of Zonal Koroyd® complements Mips® Brain Protection System for energy-absorbing impact protection in the event of a crash
- Zonal Koroyd coverage for lightweight, energy-absorbing and ventilated impact protection; Koroyd absorbs more kinetic energy on impact that traditional protection materials
- Mips® Brain Protection System reduces rotational forces caused by angled impacts to the head
- Updated and improved, the dial-adjustable fit and extended back coverage provide a personalized, locked-in feel
- AirEvacâ„¢ ventilation system integrates with Smith eyewear for fog-free lenses (eyewear not included)
- Designed for integration with Smith performance eyewear (not included) for maximum comfort, venting and storage convenience
- 21 fixed vents provide consistent airflow to help keep your head cool
- Performance comfort lining
- Lightweight, low-bulk single-layer webbing
- Certifications: CPSC, CE EN 1078
Imported.
To find your size, position a tape measure just above your ears and about 1 in. above your eyebrows. Keep the tape level to measure the circumference around the largest part of your head and then find the corresponding size in the Technical specs info.
View all Smith Road Bike Helmets| Best Use | Road Cycling |
|---|---|
| Helmet Style | Road Bike |
| Helmet Construction | In-mold |
| Shell Material | Polycarbonate |
| Head Circumference | S: 20.08-21.65 inches M: 21.65-23.23 inches L: 23.23-24.41 inches XL: 24.02-25.59 inches |
| Vents | 21 |
| Visor/Brim | No |
| Weight | 11 ounces |
| Gender | Unisex |
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Most Helpful Favorable Review
saved my life!
ajt2 years ago
i recently crashed really really hard on a gravel trail because i was being unnecessarily reckless. the first thing to hit the rocky ground was my head. i'm pretty sure this helmet saved my life and prevented me from getting a concussion. my only real ailments from the crash are mild whiplash. i believe i owe my life to this helmet haha
ajt
San Francisco
40 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
Sadly, sunburn protection now gone
Kayakerguy1 year ago
Sadly, Smith has dropped the choroid coverage with the top vents, including it only on the side vents. May not matter a lot for people with loads of hair, but for those of us with thinning hair or no hair, it ruins the previously great sunburn protection. I will be keeping my old Smith helmet.
Kayakerguy
14 people found this review helpful
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ajt
San Francisco
saved my life!
2 years ago
i recently crashed really really hard on a gravel trail because i was being unnecessarily reckless. the first thing to hit the rocky ground was my head. i'm pretty sure this helmet saved my life and prevented me from getting a concussion. my only real ailments from the crash are mild whiplash. i believe i owe my life to this helmet haha
Age:25–34
Yes , I recommend this product
Ian
California
you never expect it, but you wear it in case it do
1 year ago
Crashed into a semi truck illegally parked in the bike lane. Yeah, should have seen it from a mile away, I was three and a half hours into my ride and everything hurt, shut up. Thanks to this helmet, I avoided brain damage and was able to bike home, then go to the hospital, then ask the restaurant it happened in front of if they have security camera footage of the incident so the trucking company might end up paying my medical expenses. This has suddenly become the best $130 I ever spent.
Age:25–34
Yes , I recommend this product
Pvzx10r
Tulsa
Good fit!
2 years ago
It fit like a glove. I have a melon head and it’s hard for me to find helmets that have a fit. I recommend this to all fat heads like myself.
Age:45–54
Yes , I recommend this product
chrisspe
Atlanta, GA
Fits small head, but straps always need adjustment
1 year ago
I bought this because it is actually small enough for my head. The adjustable fit on the head is good. However, the straps do not thread through the plastic framework from the back, as a Giro helmet would, so the move around and lie awkwardly below the ears. Where the strap threads through the chin clip, the strap loosens very easily, so I have to tighten the chin strap with every use. For $130, these both seem like fixable design flaws. That said, I appreciate having a helmet that fits my noggin.
Age:45–54
Carovi
Good helmet / fragile components
3 years ago
The helmet itself is great! Light, comfortable, feels safe and solid; I definitely love mine and would recommend it. My only issue with it is how fragile some of the components are. The liners fall apart as soon as you try to wash them, however gentle you are, and one of the straps dividers fell off. Smith sadly doesn’t offer spare dividers, so they hooked me up with a new helmet, which is totally amazing, but also I insanely wasteful as they require you to destroy your old helmet in order to send you a new one, when all it needs is a tiny plastic strap divider. Great customer service, terribly wasteful way of managing repairs.
Originally posted on smithoptics.com
Kayakerguy
Sadly, sunburn protection now gone
1 year ago
Sadly, Smith has dropped the choroid coverage with the top vents, including it only on the side vents. May not matter a lot for people with loads of hair, but for those of us with thinning hair or no hair, it ruins the previously great sunburn protection. I will be keeping my old Smith helmet.
Anonymous
I needed a new helmet
3 years ago
I needed a new helmet to go with my new gravel bike and this one fit the ticket. I am not huge on pink usually, but I loved the look of this and I like that it makes me more visible to others. The fit is perfect, it's very comfortable, and I don't even notice I'm wearing it. I know there are way more expensive/fancy helmets out there, but this one is a great value and is perfect for what I need.
Originally posted on smithoptics.com
Anonymous
Practical yet stylish
4 years ago
Wanted a helmet that did not look large on me and something practical, this helmet was it. Not only does it keep me cool with all the vents it is so comfy and fits so well. It’s so light you forget it’s even in you! Easy to tilt your head and have good vision I really like the comfort. It’s an awesome helmet and I will be a returning customer for more
Originally posted on smithoptics.com
Kenu
Comfy and looks nice!
1 week ago
Awesome helmet, love the green color! It goes well with my Canyon Grizl. Really comfortable and love feeling the breeze through the vents. I wish I didn’t wait so long to try a Smith helmet!
Age:25–34
Yes , I recommend this product
Molly O.
Fits a small head
2 years ago
Great fit! I have a small head and was finally able to find something that actually fits. Easy to adjust. Great colors
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