Smith

Network Mips Helmet

Nice helmet, but poor straps

The strap design is low budget, difficult to adjust, and will not lie flat. Had to return it.

Overall great purchase!

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Great fit, true to size and great visibility! Love the color combination.

It might of saved my life or concussion

I’ve always preferred Smith Helmets. I just recently had a bike accident on my road bike. I was too fast on a turn and crashed into the woods. I came out with a dented helmet and no concussion. I think MIPs helped to avoid the concussion

Not A Safe Helmet

I'm not very impressed with this helmet. My biggest concern is that the chin strap doesn't stay tight. It will loosen up over the course of about two hours. So, the chin strap is always loose. I don't feel like that would be very good in the case of an accident. The adjustment tabs on the side also come loose. Not as frequently as the chin strap, but they do tend to open themselves up every couple of days, which is very annoying. Also, the rear ratchet to tighten the helmet around the head is very clunky. By far, it is the most clunky of any helmet I've ever owned. The air flow is okay, not great. The slots in the helmet are quite narrow. They make it really hard to itch a scratch on your head if you have one, requiring you to stop and remove the helmet. I like the color and the design, it just doesn't feel very safe. I'm on a mult-year adventure trip, so I will keep the helmet for now, but I will have my eye open for another helmet when I have the budget for it.

Sunglasses issue

I’ve ridden 3 networks now for about 5 years without issue but my recent one will not hold onto sunglasses for the life of it. Disappointed in this feature of an otherwise great helmet

Great style and color selection.

Great style and color selection. Would welcome options for additional padding, especially on top. Any suggestions? (I'm a senior male citizen with thinning hair.)

Best all around helmet!

This is my second of these helmets. I wear it on road and gravel rides. I can’t say enough good things about this helmet. It’s comfortable, matches any sunglasses you want to wear, and it’s protective. This is my second one because my previous one saved my noggin on a gravel ride where I got a little fast into a corner. Smashed myself into a tree at high speed, seperated my shoulder, and caved my helmet in. Kept my head safe from the impact. When I was able to get back on the bike I was more than happy to get another one of these to keep me safe out there.

Color not as seen on

Color not as seen on website. Returned 6 weeks ago and still waiting for my refund.

Decent but with flaws

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Size Bought:

M

Generally happy with the look and comfort of the helmet. The way the adjustable straps are designed tends to make them want to roll over in front of or behind my ears rather than laying flat, which is annoying and no amount of adjusting has fixed, and for some reason the chin strap length keeps slipping out. The "Koroyd" honeycomb panels also interfere with my stowing sunglasses in the vents, making them prone to slipping or falling out entirely with even gentle head movements - issue is consistent with sunnies from POC, Roka, Tifosi.

The Networks MIPS is a Horrible Helmet

Legitimately dangerous. Genuinely terrible product. Shattered in a week. Posting a review for 4th time to demonstrate they delete negative reviews and sending to the powers that be.