Cycling Helmet for Medium Spruce SMITH Optics Persist MIPS Road

Founded in 1965 in Sun Valley, Idaho, Smith is an industry leader renowned for pioneering advanced eyewear and helmets that incorporate dynamic technologies, optimized performance, and clean styling to fuel fun beyond walls. With 50 years of innovation and design experience, Smith seeks to power thrilling experiences in snow, surf, bike, fish, and peak performance outdoor adventures with a comprehensive collection that exudes modern style and vibrant personality.

The Smith Persist road helmet is designed for fast-paced lunch rides or weekend 60-milers, down for whatever you've got in mind. Featuring a lightweight in-mold construction, the Persist is equipped with the MIPS Brain Protection System to reduce rotational forces caused by angled impacts to the head, providing confidence-inspiring protection.

Engineered for a tailored fit, the Persist's VaporFit dial adjustment system offers 270-degree fit adjustment with the turn of a dial, allowing you to fine-tune the helmet on the fly. Designed for ultimate integration with Smith performance eyewear, the helmet's AirEvac ventilation system works in harmony with your glasses to prevent fogging, ensuring maximum comfort and venting.

The Persist's Koroyd core is the result of a precise and unique thermal welding process, leading to a structure with extremely efficient and consistent energy absorption properties. Upon impact, the cores crush in a controlled manner, decelerating the energy and reducing the final trauma levels. Thousands of co-polymer extruded tubes, thermally welded to create an unparalleled consistent and fully engineered core, provide the greatest impact resistance and aesthetically consistent presentation.

Koroyd's open cell construction allows cool air in while expelling hot air from the rider's head, integrating with internal channels to create the full Aerocore construction and provide ventilated protection. The helmet's 21 fixed vents ensure consistent airflow, keeping you cool and comfortable even on the toughest climbs.

Certified to CPSC and CE EN 1078 standards, the Smith Persist road helmet weighs just 11 oz / 300 g in a size Medium with MIPS. With its performance comfort lining and lightweight, low-bulk single layer webbing, the Persist delivers exceptional fit and comfort to fuel your next ride, whether it's a fast-paced lunch loop or a challenging weekend century.

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