Smith's Rover helmet is aimed at the can't-get-enough trail rider, with a fantastic design and the colors and protection to match.
Smith Rover spec overview
- Lightweight Aerocore In-Mold Construction
- Zonal ventilated protection featuring patented Koroyd material (a tubular core structure that absorbs impact energy)
- MIPS system available in all colors
- VaporFit Adjustable Fit System
- 20 optimized vents
- X-Static with Reactive Cooling Performance lining
- Ultra-Light single layer webbing
- AirEvac ventilation
- Integrated visor
Smith Rover is for the everyday rider
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Smith's Forefront helmet has won plenty of awards and won over plenty of mountain bikers with its outstanding blend of protection, style, and integration for sunglasses, goggles, lights, and cameras. It was clear to the folks at Smith that they had the high-end nailed, but what they didn't have was a helmet for the common, everyday rider. This is where the Rover (and Route for the road) fit in.
Coming in at a lower price point ($180 vs $260 for the Forefront), the Rover is still flush with most of Smith's protection and features. To keep the low-profile, Koroyd is featured in the sides of the helmet over strategic impact areas. Smith's VaporFit adjustment fit system is thankfully carried over from their higher-priced lids, as is the AirEvac ventilation system. MIPS is an option as well, and is available in all colors.
The more expensive Forefront has more vents (21 vs. 18), more Koroyd material, an integrated skeletal structure, and an integrated camera or light mount. Plus, lighter materials are used throughout, and the visor is adjustable and removable.
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