Network Mips Helmet
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Why We Like The Network MIPS Helmet
We live for the all-day rides, carving our way up dramatic canyons, cruising through miles of wild vineyards, and along coastal highways — but admittedly, we're not always so lucky to have the time. Often times we're limited to our daily commute to get in the weekday miles, and crave equipment that is versatile enough to bounce back and forth from one to the other. Designers at Smith seem to have received our asks, and answered thoroughly with the Smith Network MIPS Helmet. All new for 2018, the Network Helmet finds an uncanny balance of style, versatility, and performance, packing in MIPS and Koroyd technology to protect, with modern design and ventilation to keep you looking, and feeling cool, whether on your commute or your all-day epic.
Smith's Koroyd technology is found in the funny looking layer of honeycomb tubes that run beneath the outer shell and more traditional EPS foam throughout the helmet. It's made of thousands of tiny, extruded co-polymer tubes that absorb impact but have a fenestrated surface that allows for a level of breathability impossible to achieve with solid EPS foam while absorbing a claimed 30% more energy. Plus, it's pretty cool looking, especially in Smith's mix of contrasting and complementary color schemes.
Details
- Versatile cycling helmet that takes protection seriously
- Clean aesthetics turn heads on all-day epics
- Removable visor adds style and utility
- Koroyd technology adds extra protection with ventilation
- Reduce non-direct impacts with MIPS technology
- AirEvac system fights foggy lenses with air channels
- Pass-through channels store your frames securely when you stop for a coffee
- Item #SMI00I0
- Visor
- removable
- Certifications
- Complies with U.S. CPSC Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets for Persons Age 5 and Older, CE EN 1078
- Fit Adjustment
- VaporFit
- Ventilation
- 20 optimized vents
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
- Claimed Weight
- [medium] 10.6oz
- Shell Material
- Aerocore technology featuring Koroyd
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4 based on 5 ratings
Review Summary
Fits Slightly Small
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageDecember 29, 2023
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.
June 23, 2021
Warranty
Smith came through for me when the interior strap that tightens helmet around the head broke. Probably beyond any warranty period but they gave me a nice credit toward a new helmet. Thumbs up!
May 7, 2021
Lightweight & Comfortable
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- M
This is my first road/gravel helmet, so I don't really have anything else to compare it to besides mtb helmets. However, overall it's a super light and comfortable helmet even for long days in the saddle. It could be a little bit more breathable on 100+ degree days, and the sunglass storage could be a little easier to use, but neither of those are deal-breakers for me.
February 23, 2021
nice light helmet
- Size Bought:
- large
- Weight:
- 190
First moderately expensive helmet purchase, bought it because it's very light and my old neck appreciates light. My block head (7 5/8ths) barely fits into the large size, add a headband or skullcap and it doesn't work for me, had to return it. Nice helmet though.
October 8, 2020
Gone gravel.
- Familiarity:
- I returned this product before using it
- Size Bought:
- M
- Height:
- 5' 2"
- Weight:
- 140
A nice helmet. Not great. Bought the hibiscus pink because it looked very bright. It is a matte color and very pretty but more soft and purple in person. Should have bought the "neon." Returning as it is not better than what I already have.
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