SMITH Optics Persist MIPS Road Cycling Helmet - Spruce, Small

Smith, founded in 1965 in Sun Valley, Idaho, has a rich 50-year history of innovation and design expertise, establishing the brand as an industry leader in advanced eyewear and helmets. Powering thrilling experiences in snow, surf, bike, fish, and peak performance outdoor adventures, Smith's comprehensive collection exudes modern style and vibrant personality, as the brand believes the experience is everything.

The Smith Persist road helmet is designed for whatever your fast-paced lunch ride or weekend 60-miler has in store. Featuring a tailored fit you can fine-tune on the fly with an easy-to-use dial adjuster, the Persist keeps you cool and comfortable, even on the toughest climbs, thanks to 21 fixed vents and the AirEvac ventilation system that prevents lens fogging. Energy-absorbing zonal Koroyd complements the MIPS Protection System to reduce impact forces in the event of a crash, instilling confidence as you tuck into every descent.

Available in sizes from Small (51-55cm) to X-Large (61-65cm), the Persist helmet leverages Smith's engineering expertise to deliver unparalleled protection and breathability. The Koroyd's precise, unique thermal welding process creates a structure with extremely efficient and consistent energy absorption properties, as the cores crush in a controlled manner upon impact to decelerate the energy and reduce trauma levels.

Thousands of co-polymer extruded tubes, thermally welded to precise durometer, size, and thickness specifications, form the Koroyd core, providing the greatest impact resistance and consistent aesthetic presentation. Koroyd's open-cell construction allows cool air in while expelling hot air, integrating with internal channels to create the full Aerocore construction for ventilated protection.

The Persist's lightweight in-mold construction, combined with the MIPS Brain Protection System, reduces rotational forces caused by angled impacts to the head. The VaporFit dial adjustment system offers 270-degree fit customization, and the helmet is designed for ultimate integration with Smith's performance eyewear, ensuring maximum comfort, venting, and storage convenience, while the AirEvac ventilation system integrates seamlessly with Smith goggles and eyewear for fog-free lenses.

Weighing just 11oz/300g in a size Medium with MIPS, the Smith Persist road helmet is certified to CPSC and CE EN 1078 standards, delivering the brand's signature blend of safety, performance, and style to fuel your adventures beyond walls.

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