Forefront 3 Mips Helmet
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Smith Forefront 3 Mips Helmet offers full-coverage impact protection and optimized airflow for aggressive trail riding
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"I upgraded from the previous Forefront and the venting is way better now. It fits close, feels super secure, and I barely notice it on long rides. The combo of Koroyd and Mips gives me peace of mind."
The Smith Forefront 3 Mips Helmet is built for riders who demand premium protection without compromising weight or ventilation. A full Koroyd® wrap and integrated Mips® system team up to manage both linear and rotational impacts, offering elite-level safety that stays lightweight and breathable on long, technical rides.
This third-generation Forefront improves on airflow with deep internal channeling and a revised vent layout, boosting comfort during climbs and summer sessions. The adjustable VaporFit™ system allows precise tuning of the fit, while a three-position visor adapts to goggles or glasses on the fly. Extended coverage in the rear protects your head on high-consequence terrain, and a sunglass channel makes storage seamless at the trailhead or summit break.
Whether you're racing enduro or logging big weekend miles, the Forefront 3 balances smart protection and ride-long comfort in a streamlined, tech-forward package.
Details
- Breathable bike helmet for trail riding, cross-country, and all-mountain biking
- Mips technology reduces rotational forces from angled impacts
- Full Koroyd coverage offers lightweight, energy-absorbing protection
- Internal roll cage enhances structural integrity for maximum safety
- BOA Fit System delivers a customizable, secure fit with micro-adjustments
- 20 fixed vents and AirEvac ventilation system prevent overheating and fogging
- Adjustable visor accommodates goggles and eyewear storage
- Item #SMIZ9IN
- Impact Management
- Mips, Koroyd
- Ventilation
- 20 vents, AirEvac
- Fit Adjustment
- BOA® Fit System, Smith Flexible Fit System
- Visor
- adjustable
- Certifications
- Complies with U.S. CPSC Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets for Persons Age 5 and Older, CPSC (US), CE EN1078 (EU), CPSC, EN 1078, CPSC 1203, CPSC, EN 1078, CPSC, EN 1078, CPSC, EN 1078, EN1078:2012 + A1:2012, CPSC 1203, ASTMF1952-15, NTA-8776, EN1078:2012 + A1:2012, CPSC 1203, ASTMF1952-15, NTA-8776, EN1078:2012 + A1:2012, CPSC 1203, ASTMF1952-15, NTA-8776, CPSC, CE EN 1078, AS/NZS2063
- Claimed Weight
- [medium] 14.4oz
- Activity
- cross-country, trail
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited 3 years
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5 based on 1 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJune 26, 2025
Massive Improvement over the Forefront 2
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- I've put it through the wringer
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The Forefront 3 was well worth the wait because it is a massive improvement over the 2. The airflow is much much better, my sunglasses actually stay in place, and the fit is much more comfortable. The new BOA system removes the weird pressure points that used to give me a headache on the old Forefront 2, and also eliminates the little yellow nodes that would pull my hair when I'd take my helmet off. Make sure you double check your size though if you're moving from the 2 to the 3. I was solidly a medium in the old version, and now I could easily have sized down to a small.
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