SMITH Trace MIPS

I find myself being a collector of helmets as I look for the best fit/performance for road, gravel and mountain biking. I was looking for a better fitting and functioning helmet for gravel and XC racing. I’ve been using a traditional road bike helmet, but felt under protected while riding on chunky gravel. A MTB helmet with the visor and added protection and weight just isn’t ideal.Enter the Smith Trace. A couple of friends have been using the Forefront and really found it really comfortable. I ordered the Trace and am pleasantly surprised at how well if feels right out of the box. I adjusted the back Vaporfit mech to the lowest setting and the fit is perfect. The straps are easy to adjust and have a nice soft feel to them. It was easy to adjust the front straps to fit flat.I bought it just in time for a gravel race in Alabama. Temp was in the mid 70s for the majority of the race, and the helmet was perfect in ventilation. It started off cool and damp, and I was worried about my glasses fogging up. The vents right above the glasses are fantastic for keeping glasses clear. I appreciated the two spaces, both front and rear where you can store the glasses. It holds them securely and out of the way, almost to the point that you forget they are up there.I am happy with this helmet for gravel riding and the two races I’ve used it for. It feels comfortable, and more importantly safe while racing.

Excellent helmet. Nice and light.

I am pleased with the fit and performance of this helmet. I did some research prior to making the purchase and the helmet scored well as far a protection. A good value, I believe.

Nice snug fit and looks good.

The fit is great, which makes wearing it quite comfortable.It is also very stylish. At this price point, however, it should include a magnetic buckle for ease of securing and unclasping the jaw strap buckle. Inclusion of the Fidlock magnetic buckle solution, would make it an ideal helmet and it would then deserve a 5 star rating

Quite happy with this helmet. Small profile, light weight, good airflow and MIPS. The one other MIPS I tried was much heavier. I now have 2 of these.

Love the cosmetic design, light weight , and lets plenty of air to circulate through the helmet.

I tried really hard to find a helmet that fit my oval head. This is the first that fits well that doesn’t look huge on my head. Worth the money.

Leider gibt es den Helm in Deutschland in der Größe L nur in schwarz und das Händlernetz ist auch ziemlich dünn.

Love the helmet but showed up covered in dust. There’s a small dent in the hard shell and some damage to the foam. See pic. It’s minor but I would appreciate a discount or I can return the item.

This is just atop notch product. Great design both for aesthetics and function. Highly recommended.

Exenlente casco.