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Mountain Bike Reviews - Smith Forefront 2 2021
Mountain Bike Reviews - Smith Forefront 2 2021
Smith Forefront 2

Smith’s most popular enduro lid comes with a ton of tech. MIPS Brain Protection System, Koroyd structure, VaporFit adjustment dial and a visor that you can adjust in three different positions. 20 fixed vents sort out the cooling, and the antimicrobial liner keeps the sweat out of your eyes. Available in a variety of colors to match their eyewear and...

Mountain Bike Reviews - Smith Forefront MIPS 2018
Mountain Bike Reviews - Smith Forefront MIPS 2018
Smith Forefront MIPS

Smith’s groundbreaking Forefront helmet gets the MIPS treatment in an upgrade that sees safety even further improved in this impressive lid. The striking looks of the Forefront were turning heads when it first came out, and it still does today. The primary tech inside was the use of the AEROCORE which utilised Koroyd’s impact protection system to create a low...

Mountain Bike Reviews - Smith Forefront Helmet  2014
Mountain Bike Reviews - Smith Forefront Helmet  2014
Smith Forefront Helmet

Weight: 330Grams Now for something completely different… Smith are known for their eyewear and their snowboard helmets, but they have just brought their A game to the mountain bike table with the Forefront. Firstly lets get the obvious out of the way, the Forefront looks a little different. It’s not really styled like anything we have seen before, and it’s...

11 months ago

It is always a pleasure to make one of these videos at the end of the year, reminding me of the good times that were...

16,168
2 years ago

What better then starting off the Monday with some POV of someone riding dusty trails under a blue sky? Nate Hills has got your back!...

15,012
3 years ago

Nate Hills and his fellow bikepackers Joey Schusler, Carston Oliver and Thomas Woodson pack up camp and head to the high point in their Bolivian Andes...

9,171
3 years ago

How's this for a Motivation Monday? Check out Nate Hills on his most memorable biking experience of his life, when he and 3 friends travelled...

16,842
3 years ago

Although my gimbal does an amazing job of smoothing this one out, trust me when I tell you that this is one of the roughest...

11,509
3 years ago

Sunset Ridge represents the pinnacle of the Hawes tech-trail experience. Big Sister was just being completed when we filmed this and this trail offers more...

20,047
3 years ago

The first line in this video is from the 15 Rampage site with Harrison Ory and James Weingarten. Sometimes it is pleasing to take your...

19,977
3 years ago

We're not too far in 2022, so we can still look back at the best bits of Nate Hills' Followcam Friday videos. Enjoy some of...

23,317
3 years ago

Nate Hills shows us around Cedar City's finest MTB trails. Some great flowy winter riding in my opinion, but don't you just wish he added...

19,530
3 years ago

Going up and down a mountain until you reach the height of Mount Everest - 8.848m... Everesting is all the rage these days, yet no...

175
3 years ago

Never a dull moment riding with Janker. What you are witnessing is pure fun on a bicycle, Teddy is a legend! Winsor Trail is perhaps...

30,282
4 years ago

Sometimes you just have to get out there and find out how bad things can be to truly appreciate the good times. I am still...

22,160
11 months ago

It is always a pleasure to make one of these videos at the end of the year, reminding me of the good times that were...

16,168
2 years ago

What better then starting off the Monday with some POV of someone riding dusty trails under a blue sky? Nate Hills has got your back!...

15,012
3 years ago

Nate Hills and his fellow bikepackers Joey Schusler, Carston Oliver and Thomas Woodson pack up camp and head to the high point in their Bolivian Andes...

9,171
3 years ago

How's this for a Motivation Monday? Check out Nate Hills on his most memorable biking experience of his life, when he and 3 friends travelled...

16,842
3 years ago

Although my gimbal does an amazing job of smoothing this one out, trust me when I tell you that this is one of the roughest...

11,509
3 years ago

Sunset Ridge represents the pinnacle of the Hawes tech-trail experience. Big Sister was just being completed when we filmed this and this trail offers more...

20,047
3 years ago

The first line in this video is from the 15 Rampage site with Harrison Ory and James Weingarten. Sometimes it is pleasing to take your...

19,977
3 years ago

We're not too far in 2022, so we can still look back at the best bits of Nate Hills' Followcam Friday videos. Enjoy some of...

23,317
3 years ago

Nate Hills shows us around Cedar City's finest MTB trails. Some great flowy winter riding in my opinion, but don't you just wish he added...

19,530
3 years ago

Going up and down a mountain until you reach the height of Mount Everest - 8.848m... Everesting is all the rage these days, yet no...

175
3 years ago

Never a dull moment riding with Janker. What you are witnessing is pure fun on a bicycle, Teddy is a legend! Winsor Trail is perhaps...

30,282
4 years ago

Sometimes you just have to get out there and find out how bad things can be to truly appreciate the good times. I am still...

22,160
Issue 69

New Year, New Me.

3 years ago
Issue 69

Lighter is better. At least that's the assumption. Does it matter? Mike took a deep dive into the world of grams, watts and seconds.

3 years ago
Issue 68

We head out to unknown valleys to race a round of the Swiss Enduro Series. Find out if we survived!

3 years ago
Issue 68

We did a lot of testing this autumn. We rode the 4060 ST from SCOR and tried the Mullet Santa Cruz Bronson. We got our hands on Bold’s art object the Linkin 135 and gave CUBE’s Danny Hart replica the Two15 SLT a test. On components we review Magura’s MT7 Pro’s, Suntours Durolux forks, IndustryNine Enduro 306 V3 wheels, Riding Culture jeans, Enve M6 bar/stem combo and more!

3 years ago
Issue 67

The summer blitzed by, but we still have autumn!

3 years ago
Issue 67

On this test the Specialized Levo SL, YT’s flagship E-MTB the Decoy and Merida’s short travel racer the Ninety Six XT. We check out ION’s Rascal shoes, the Bluegrass Rogue MIPS helmet, DHarCO clothing and Muc-Offs revolutionary Punk Powder/Bottle for Life combo.

3 years ago
Issue 67

Just pictures with no purpose.

3 years ago
Issue 66

Key bike parks like Morzine and Saalbach are getting busier and busier. We head out to the relatively unknown spot of Gampel, where the people speak a strange language and the public transport gives bikers access to dusty singletrack goodness.

3 years ago
Issue 66

After edition one, we went out and researched the effect of high end disc rotors and various brake lever options on the smiles-per-hour.

3 years ago
Issue 65

Spring is a wonderful time, but not always as you envision it. We saw more lockdowns and snowstorms than anticipated.

4 years ago
Issue 65

On test this issue: the Merida E160 with the EP8 motor, Canyons Stitch360 pump track destroyer and the YT Jeffsy Core 2 27,5’’. We check out Earshot’s magnetic headphones, Bluegrass’ lightweight pads, shoes from Mavic and Fizik, and the Smith Forefront 2 helmet/goggle combo.

4 years ago
Issue 62

Bored with the same old trail? Take some advice from Ben Gerrish and explore the less travelled lines on your local loop. Get creative and go play on your bike while sharpening your skills and seeing what is possible with a little imagination.

5 years ago

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