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Inside the New Hardline Helmet with Hannah Bergemann
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Inside the New Hardline Helmet with Hannah Bergemann

  • April 6, 2025April 4, 2025

We worked closely with Pacific Northwest-based Smith athlete Hannah Bergemann to help bring the new, award-winning Hardline downhill helmet to market. Hannah was integral in the creation, execution, and testing...

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The History of the Forefront Helmet
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The History of the Forefront Helmet

  • March 2, 2025February 28, 2025

When we first launched the Forefront mountain bike helmet in 2013, we couldn’t have imagined how well-loved it would be. What we might have predicted is that we’d get the...

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How We Created the Rhythm MTB Goggles
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How We Created the Rhythm MTB Goggles

  • June 7, 2023June 7, 2023

How do you build a pair of MTB goggles from the ground up? We sat down with our product team to learn more about what went into designing the Rhythm...

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How to Measure Yourself for a Bike Helmet
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How to Measure Yourself for a Bike Helmet

  • April 17, 2023October 31, 2024

There’s nothing better than the freedom that comes with getting out on two wheels. Whether you’re biking on the road, on the trails, or exploring your city, the most important...

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Shawn Neer & Marco Osborne | In Focus
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Shawn Neer & Marco Osborne | In Focus

  • April 3, 2023April 4, 2023

Mountain biking is more than a sport for Shawn Neer and Marco Osborne, it’s an art. One that requires quick reactions and constant improvisation. As pro riders they know better...

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Iago Garay & Ella Conolly | In Focus
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Iago Garay & Ella Conolly | In Focus

  • March 27, 2023March 27, 2023

Pro enduro racers Iago Garay and Ella Conolly spend most of their time traveling the world. But the pair find home wherever they’re together. Whether they’re racing world-class tracks or...

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Half Shell vs. Full Face | Which MTB Helmet Is Right For You?
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Half Shell vs. Full Face | Which MTB Helmet Is Right For You?

  • August 11, 2022March 27, 2023

When you’re picking a helmet for mountain biking, you want something comfortable, breathable, and lightweight that also offers great protection. Mountain bike helmets fall generally into two categories, half shell...

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Alyssa Gonzalez | In Focus
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Alyssa Gonzalez | In Focus

  • August 1, 2022March 27, 2023

Everything Alyssa Gonzalez does is rooted in advocacy. From sketching in the studio to riding in the Rockies, Smith eyewear lets her focus on her pursuits — no matter where...

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Smith MTB | On the Trails Since ’84
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Smith MTB | On the Trails Since ’84

  • July 19, 2022March 20, 2023

We’ve had a passion for mountain biking from the beginning, but do you know how far back our love of the trails actually goes? Let us take you through a...

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Smith Bike Helmet Buying Guide
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The Only Bike Helmet Buying Guide You Need

  • May 19, 2022October 31, 2024

If you’ve made it here, you’re probably asking yourself, which bike helmet should I choose? Don’t worry, our Bike Helmet Buying Guide is here to help. When you’re picking the...

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