Smith’s new Triad helmet is designed for lightweight and safety across any type of terrain. With its combination of zonal Koroyd and MIPS, the Triad is a lightweight and well ventilated helmet. Smith offers the Triad in two versions, the $190 standard version and a $210 Aleck Crash Sensor equipped version. Both variations feature the integrated MIPS Evolve Core and the VaporFit adjustable retention system. Smith also offers the crash sensor version which uses an Aleck Crash Sensor integrated into the rear adjustment dial. With a USB-C rechargeable design, the crash sensor can detect an impact and notify emergency contacts of your location for additional peace of mind.
Visually, the Smith Triad helmet shares the Smith’s distinctive smooth and swoopy design language which makes it easily identifiable. Smith currently offers the standard helmet in six matte color variations: red, navy, black, white as well as two tone yellow / black and a lavender / off-white. The Aleck Crash Sensor equipped helmet is part of a two-tone limited edition matte black and topology color scheme. It’s a unique design which leaves the upper half of the shell as matte black with black Koroyd elements and a contrasting gray lower section with a topology overlay. Even though it’s easy to mistake the topology pattern as a knotty wood texture, it’s an attractive finish that we haven’t seen on other helmets. Otherwise the helmet is quite dark with the only colors being Aleck Crash Sensor written in purple on the rear and the yellow MIPS logo.
The design of the helmet looks quite similar to other Smith helmets such as the Smith Trace with five large vent areas down the front of the helmet and a smooth design. With the black exterior, black foam and black Koroyd elements the vents of the helmet blend in the shell. The front side vents have zonal Koroyd while the other vents are completely open. In terms of profile, the helmet has a slightly deeper fit than traditional road helmets and extended coverage on the rear to provide protection while riding on trails. The vents sizing is also slightly smaller to prevent having debris or branches from going through the vents in an accident.
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00:00 Intro
00:11 Unboxing + Specs
02:00 Fit + Finish
06:07 Aleck App
08:08 On The Road
09:04 Comparison (Smith Trace, Oakley ARO5, Limar)
10:23 The Final Score
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