Smith  Forefront 3 Mips Bike Helmet

After damaging my previous helmet, I was set on upgrading to a better quality helmet. After my first ride, I knew right away it was the right decision. It’s very comfortable and ergonomic. Fits my large head very comfortably. The boa string adjustment makes for a much better fit with its micro adjustment system. I’ve also noticed more breathability with the increase amount of vents - very desirable in the Texas heat. Overall, I’m very impressed and happy with the purchase. I will absolutely buy a Smith helmet next time as well.

Bought the Forefront 3 after loving the 2 for years - my favourite feature and main reason for repurchase specifically was the glasses storage on top of the helmet. The new Forefront 3 however is stretching out my riding glasses when placed on top and now they slide down my face while descending. Something must have changed in the shape of the glasses storage on top. Helmet size is small, so this might be specific to small sized faces/glasses. Super incredibly bummed by this. Not interested in the front of helmet storage as I find you can see the frame and it's distracting. Helmet is comfy but cannot recommend this helmet anymore. Especially given the price :(

This helmet looks sick and fits like a dream. The new MIPS Air Node system is very neat, hopefully I don’t test that out any time soon, and the Boa system for adjusting fit works very smoothly, and drops back into the helmet for transport and placing on tables. Over all this matches the Smith gold standard to a T.

Perfect fit with the adjustments, not bulky and almost weightless.

Very comfortable for a brain bucket. The clasp never pinches, the interior is quite flexible in shape due to the tightening knob at the back which forms the internals to you. I love the finish, it holds up to all the scrapes from low branches. Very high quality helmet.

As always, fits great. Good thick moisture absorbing foam inside seems a little beefier than last gen. The boa style adjustment on the back is the best. Comfy on long rides and stays put on gnarly decents. Sunglasses store under the visor no problem.

You can't adjust the positioning of straps below the ears- I wear a size small and they hung down so low I think the helmet lost some of its integrity. Not great for small-headed folks.

For those with a larger round shaped head, this helmet fits like a glove. Was a bit skeptical on how the boa system would work but it works great. Overall, definetly would recommend this helmet.

Looks great but rides forward on my head while riding over rough sections on MTB trails. Very aggravating and disappointing:pensive: