Road Helmets
Smith Network $200
The Network is Smith’s new road-specific helmet that offers some compelling features at a competitive price. Riders will appreciate the Network’s 20 vents, which provide excellent cooling in warm conditions. Impact protection is exceptional thanks to a Smith’s combination of honeycomb-shaped Koroyd panels and mips liner. The Network also accommodates a removable visor/sweat liner, has an integrated camera and light mount and eyewear dock. ( smithoptics.com)
Giant Rev MIPS $190
The Rev mips offers pro-level performance at a very accessible price. Giant starts with a continuous internal polycarbonate shell that creates a lighter, stronger and more durable helmet. Combined with the mips liner, the Rev mips delivers exceptional impact protection. With 21 vents, the helmet is a great choice for racing and training in warm conditions. For optimal fit, Giant uses a micro-adjustable dial closure that offers security and can easily be adjusted on the fly. ( giant-bicycles.com)
Bontrager Velocis MIPS Women’s $270
The versatile Velocis mips delivers race-level performance in a lightweight and well-ventilated package. For added impact protection, the Velocis comes equipped with a mips liner. Bontrager uses a Boa system for easy mid-ride fit adjustments.the large vents not only provide efficient cooling, but also serve double-duty as an eyewear dock. Finally, the Velocis comes with a removable Neovisor that provides all the sun protection of cycling cap but without the added fitcompromising bulk. ( bontrager.com)—gusalexandropoulos