Back in September at Interbike, we saw Smith Optics present the Forefront, a mountain bike helmet built to incorporate the Koroyd honeycomb-like material and designed to seamlessly integrate with the ...

Athletes should thank the aerospace engineers. Back in the ’60s, it was NASA and the U.S. Air Force who first tested the strength of carbon fiber; decades later, we’re still dependent on it. New for ...

Smith Optics has been one of the go-tos for race-oriented sunglasses in the road, mountain and ’cross scenes. This year at Sea Otter, it showcased some new colors for their classic high-end Pivlock V2 ...

Crunch-resistant polycarbonate shell with polystyrene inner takes tree branches (not to be confused with trees) to task. Wicking liner. Removable earpads. Clear sound still lets you hear other skiers.

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Protect your gray matter with Smith Optics' Forefront bike helmet (now with MIPS), and maybe toss in some cool shades, too. Photo: Jim Merithew/Cult of Mac Best List: Forefront bike helmet with MIPS ...

The lightest option here (it weighs just 15 ounces), this airy helmet was our top choice for touring. If you’re a hothead like me, you’ll love the way the vents flow air through the helmet as well as ...

Score some of the best deals of the year on Smith goggles, helmets, and sunglasses right now, with upwards of 20% off everything in the store. End-of-season sales are in full swing across the ski ...