Smith Optics Forefront 2 MIPS Mountain Bike Helmet - Matt Sage/Red

When Smith first introduced the Forefront helmet and Koroyd technology it was a game changer. Fast forward a few years and the new Forefont is still turning heads and providing incredible protection.

Koroyd technology looks a lot like drinking straws clumped together, and while it might not sound innovative, it's a superb material for absorbing impacts. Unlike pure EPS foam, Koroyd evenly distributes forces to better protect your head, plus it's mostly made of air, so you get excellent ventialtion and breathability. By absorbing and crumplinig on impact, the material absorbs energy rather than deflecting it as with traditional foam.

The Forefront uses all over Koroyd coverage, even down the rear of the helmet, and combines this with a MIPS liner. MIPS is an internal cradle that effectively reduces rotational forces being passed onto your brain, and has become a standard feature on performance cycling helmets.

Away from the protection, the Forefront features a highly adjustable retention system, 20 large vents, and an anti-bacterial lining. With three sizes to choose from, getting the right fit has never been easier. The adjustable visor fixes into three separate positions and plays well with goggles and glasses. Finally, it's easily compatible with a camera or light mount.

For the regular mountain biker, the Forefront offers top levels of protection in a comfortable package. It does everything you need a helmet to do: so good you won't even know you're wearing it.