Smith Podium TT MIPS Helmet Matte White, M - Men's

I cracked the lens on my Bell Javelin helmet and since I love checking out new gear, I decided to get a new helmet rather than replace the lens.I wanted one that was aero, relatively lightweight, disappeared on my head, and most importantly - provided good cooling!!!! I'm a heavy sweater, and need something that will allow reasonable breathing.The Giro Aerohead seemed to be at top of everyone's list so I tried that one first. However, I found it to be obnoxiously hot and didn't breathe at all. I also found the visor cutout for the nose to not fit my face very well. After 20 miles in 80º weather, I had pools of sweat running down the visor lens, which was annoying. It was also bulky and heavy and I couldn't imagine wearing it for a 70.3, let alone a 140.6.A continued search turned up the Smith Podium. I didn't even realize they made bike helmets. Reviews were scarce, but what I did find seemed to be positive so I bit the bullet.It arrived and I tried it on. It felt super lightweight, especially compared to the Aerohead. It was also VERY comfortable and easy to adjust. Unfortunately it arrived right before a 70.3 race, so I made the cardinal mistake of using new equipment for the first time in a race. The gamble paid off.It was a humid 56 miles, and the helmet kept me adequately cooled. Sweat never managed to drip down the visor. Staying aero for the entire ride except for 90º turns and one 0.5 mile steep climb was also a cinch. My neck/shoulders never got fatigued from the helmet. It was really nicely balanced on my head. How aero is it? Who knows. That's so personal, that unless you have a wind tunnel, you don't really know. But it looks aero and has similar features as other helmets that do consistently test well. The lens was also crystal clear. I know Smith is known for great lenses/optics, and this is no exception.I also love that it comes with its own travel case and an extra lens that's clear. MIPS technology is also an added bonus.Overall this helmet is amazing and I couldn't be happier. Highly recommended alternative to the Aerohead and other aero helmets.

I participate in triathlons, so gaining speed and becoming more aerodynamic are my primary concerns when I am on my bike. I did a lot of research before I purchased this helmet. I was still skeptical when I initially purchased this helmet because it was hard for me to conceive that a helmet could back that big of a difference, I was glad to say I was wrong. This helmet made me approximately 1 mph faster after my second ride wearing the helmet. Initially, I had to adjust to a slightly more limited field of view wearing the helmet, also it covers my ears more than my usual bike helmet and gets hotter. Even with those few changes I love this helmet. It’s well worth the investment if you are trying to increase your speed and aerodynamics. I highly recommend this product.

Excellent Helmet , Very Good lens ,size perfect , good ventilation some noise during high winds

It got a little hot

I've used this helmet in 5 races now and it's been great. There's no need to fumble with the visor in transition, as you can get the helmet on and off without it. The helmet fits well and I've turned in better bike splits since making the change. I have raced this helmet in the middle of July in the southern US and it was ventilated enough I didn't feel like my head was overheating. I've raced an overcast day where I swapped out the tinted lens for the clear lens and that worked well too. The helmet is light and doesn't feel like it's weighing me down or putting stress on my neck. When I drop my head too far forward, I can hear the wind whistling over the rear vents and it's a reminder to me to get my head up into a better position. Only odd thing about this helmet is the tinted visor; when seeing lights (tail lights, etc) they appear bright and double, like some sort of weird reflection. I would definitely recommend this helmet.

Che dire prodotto al top due lenti a disposizione è una custodia rigida si vede la differenza di un prodotto di qualità lo uso per triathlon nella frazione di cambio potrebbe risultare un po' lento perché molto aderente al viso

En las primeras salidas la impresión ha sido realmente buena, incluso en días de calor.