{"id":47949,"date":"2025-06-11T16:24:34","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T15:24:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/?p=47949"},"modified":"2025-06-12T12:57:56","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T11:57:56","slug":"protection-at-its-peak-smiths-new-helmet-collection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/protection-at-its-peak-smiths-new-helmet-collection\/","title":{"rendered":"Protection at its peak: Smith&#8217;s new helmet collection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47986 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-1.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Smith Optics have a fresh collection of both gravel and MTB helmets in at Merlin. But what is it you actually need in a helmet and which one is right for you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-engage-mips-mtb-helmet\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/smith-engage-mips-mtb-helmet-335669.html\">Engage MIPS MTB Helmet<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/smith-engage-mips-mtb-helmet-335669.html\">Engage helmet<\/a> is Smith\u2019s budget friendly MTB lid that still packs a punch when it comes to protection. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/smith-engage-mips-mtb-helmet-335669.html\">Engage<\/a> is kitted out with both <a href=\"https:\/\/mipsprotection.com\/\">Mips<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/koroyd.com\/technology\">zonal Koyroyd<\/a> given you that peace of mind when it comes to riding the gnarlier stuff. This is all done while still keeping things comfy and cool through the helmet\u2019s AirVac ventilation system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-network-mips-road-gravel-helmet\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/smith-network-mips-road-gravel-helmet-335643.html\">Network MIPS Road\/Gravel Helmet<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/5-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47988 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/5.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Smith\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/smith-network-mips-road-gravel-helmet-335643.html\">Network<\/a> is your new favourite for to gravel and road rides. Find pass-through channels at the front for glasses storage and and ventilation systems to keep you cool when the weather heats up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-payroll-mips-mtb-helmet\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/smith-payroll-mips-mtb-helmet-335662.html\">Payroll MIPS MTB Helmet<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Smith <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/smith-payroll-mips-mtb-helmet-335662.html\">Payroll MTB helmet<\/a> calls for E-bikers and enduro riders alike. Comfy and light yet bolstered in protection by Mips technology that means you\u2019re covered when things go wrong. Find your helmet happiness with the Payroll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-triad-mips-road-gravel-helmet\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/smith-triad-mips-road-gravel-helmet-335636.html\">Triad MIPS Road\/Gravel Helmet<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/smith-triad-mips-road-gravel-helmet-335636.html\">Triad helmet<\/a> has been crafted by Smith with serious riders in mind. Road or gravel, this helmet is sure to appeal, whatever your needs. A total of nineteen vents throughout the helmet make this a real winner when you\u2019re pushing yourself on the climbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-forefront-3-mips-helmet\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/smith-forefront-3-mips-helmet-335652.html\">Forefront 3 MIPS Helmet<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47987 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/6.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/smith-forefront-3-mips-helmet-335652.html\">Forefront<\/a> is one of Smith\u2019s most advanced trail helmets. Beyond the <a href=\"https:\/\/mipsprotection.com\/\">Mips Safety System<\/a>, it features a complete internal injected roll cage along with extended back coverage. Secure with up to 270-degrees of fit adjustment and you\u2019re good to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out more about Smith&#8217;s helmet collection, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/smith-helmets-335679\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Smith Optics have a fresh collection of both gravel and MTB helmets in at Merlin. But what is it you actually need in a helmet and which one is right for you? Engage MIPS MTB Helmet The Engage helmet is Smith\u2019s budget friendly MTB lid that still packs a punch when it comes to protection. 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