# Smith Trace MIPS: specs and price

**Price (US):** $250 (US MSRP $250.00. Performance Bicycle lists "Price: $250.00" (Part# E007283JX5155-P), and Cycling Weekly's 19 Sep 2023 review states the "$250.00 / £200.00 price point." Smith's US store geo-redirected to the German site (250,00€ EUR), so the USD figure is taken verbatim from the two US-facing sources rather than the manufacturer store.), as of 2026-07-13. Among the 10 bike helmets we track it is #5 cheapest of 10; category median $275.
**Brand:** Smith

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $250 |
| Brand | Smith |
| Weight grams | — |
| Rotational protection | MIPS |
| Shell construction | in-mold |
| Vent count | 18 |
| Intended use | road |
| Size range (cm) | 51-62 |
| Certification | CPSC; EN1078 |
| Visor included | No |
| Integrated light | No |
| Reflective detailing | No |

## Where it stands

At $250, the Smith Trace MIPS is #5 cheapest of the 10 bike helmets we track, where the median is $275. On the spec sheet, its vent count of 18 is at the median of the 5.

## Frequently asked questions

**How much does the Smith Trace MIPS cost?**

The Smith Trace MIPS has a US price of $250 (US MSRP $250.00. Performance Bicycle lists "Price: $250.00" (Part# E007283JX5155-P), and Cycling Weekly's 19 Sep 2023 review states the "$250.00 / £200.00 price point." Smith's US store geo-redirected to the German site (250,00€ EUR), so the USD figure is taken verbatim from the two US-facing sources rather than the manufacturer store.), as of 2026-07-13.

**How does the Smith Trace MIPS compare on price?**

At $250, the Smith Trace MIPS is #5 cheapest of the 10 bike helmets we track, where the median is $275.

**What are the Smith Trace MIPS's key specs?**

Smith Trace MIPS (Smith): rotationalProtection MIPS, shellConstruction in-mold, ventCount 18, intendedUse road, sizeRangeCm 51-62. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-13.

Source: https://www.smithoptics.com/en-us/products/trace-mips-r (smithoptics.com, accessed 2026-07-13)
Corroboration: https://www.performancebike.com/smith-trace-mips-helmet-black-matte-cement-e007283jx5155-p/p1355973 (accessed 2026-07-13)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/bike-helmets/smith-trace-mips/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the Smith Trace MIPS price of record was $250 as of 2026-07-13 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/bike-helmets/smith-trace-mips/
License: CC BY 4.0. Price history: https://frontdeskreview.com/data/price-history.jsonl