Smith · Updated July 2026
Smith Trace MIPS: price & specs
Smith Trace MIPS. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: smithoptics.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
Is the Smith Trace MIPS a good buy?
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.
Specifications
| 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. |
|---|---|
| Brand | Smith |
| Released | — |
| 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 |
Source: smithoptics.com (verified 2026-07-13) · corroborated by performancebike.com. The Smith manufacturer product page confirms this exact model "Trace Mips®" (Product Id E007283JX5155) with a claimed size-M weight of 280 g, 18 fixed vents, the Mips® rotational system alongside complete KOROYD, and compliance with U.S. CPSC plus CE EN 1078. Performance Bicycle (Part# E007283JX5155-P, matching the Smith product ID for the Black/Matte Cement colorway) lists the US price as $250.00, describes "Lightweight Aerocore in-mold construction" and "18 optimized vents," and provides the S/M/L size chart (51-62 cm). Cycling Weekly's dated 19 Sep 2023 review independently confirms the "$250.00 / £200.00 price point," the 18 vents, and MIPS+KOROYD, corroborating both price and model identity; no page states an explicit manufacturer release date, so releaseDate is left null.
Is the Smith Trace MIPS worth it vs cheaper bike helmets?
Smith Trace MIPS against its closest cheaper and pricier bike helmets on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 10 ranked →
| Product | Price | Rotational protection | Shell construction | Vent count | Intended use | Size range (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Trace MIPS this | $250 | MIPS | in-mold | 18 | road | 51-62 |
| Lazer Sphere MIPS | $149.99 | MIPS | — | 18 | road | — |
| Specialized S-Works Prevail 3 | $299.99 | MIPS Air | — | — | road | — |
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.
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