Good Replacement For A 2020 Trace

Yes the ear strap mechanism is different from prior generations though once I figured it out how to tighten properly, it was easy. I used a golf tee to tease out the excess strap and point it out the back of the mechanism. Looks fine and seems a little more secure than the old strap. Also, I have a 58cm head and my prior helmet was a medium. I decided to roll the dice and size up for a little more comfort and I was easily able to tighten the L down, even though the smallest measurement for a size large is list at 59cm. Would recommend.

Smith Trace Helmet Mips

It fits very nicely. Looks good with my sunglasses.

Proven Protection Across Road, Gravel, And Xc (So Good I Bought Another)

I’ve been using the Smith Trace MIPS helmet for all my riding — road, gravel, and XC — and after a recent crash, I can say with complete confidence that this helmet truly performs when it matters. I was riding a steep downhill when my front wheel dropped unexpectedly into a deep rain‑cut rut. The wheel stopped instantly, and I went over the bars in a hard forward dive. My left hand took the worst of it with sprained fingers, and I ended up with scrapes on my right shoulder and forearm — but my head was completely protected. No dizziness, no headache, no fogginess. The MIPS system and shell design absorbed the impact exactly the way they’re supposed to. The helmet itself took damage in the crash — clear evidence that it absorbed and redirected the force instead of passing it on to me. And that’s exactly why I didn’t hesitate: I bought another Smith Trace MIPS immediately. When a helmet sacrifices itself to protect you, you replace it with the same one that proved it works. Before the crash, I already appreciated the Trace for its comfort, ventilation, and secure fit. It stays stable on rough terrain, feels great on long road rides, and disappears on gravel climbs. But after seeing how it performed in a real downhill crash, its value became undeniable. This helmet didn’t just feel good — it protected me. Five stars, without hesitation.

So Comfortable!

Worth the extra spend for comfort and good airflow. The dial in the back is nice for adjustment.

Product Different From Image

The ear loops don’t match the photo. They don’t fit right. Also the helmet doesn’t fit like the older model. It’s a bit tight at the temples.

Helmet

i love the honeycomb insect guard. I got stung by a bee last year and it almost killed me. so this helmet was my answer. It seems a little hot, but maybe that's just because I am putting out a lot of watts so I'd be hot in anything. I love the look of this helmet. The sunglasses hold in the arm slots pretty tight.

Comfortable, Good Fit

I like the looks of this helmet as well as the fit.

Saved My Bacon

This purchase is to replace the Trace I was wearing when I went over the handlebars a couple of months ago. Impact was hard enough that I fractured my hip. While my head impacted the pavement with considerable force, the concussion I experienced was relatively minor. With a cheap helmet or no helmet at all, serious brain injury would have been a certainty. Along with saving my bacon, I rode 3000+ miles wearing this helmet. Super comfortable, great ventilation, lightweight, easy to adjust; love this helmet.

Fantastic Bike Helmet !

Fantastic helmet for mountain biking. Yes, this is not a true MTB helmet (I already own the Smith Forefront 2), but I wanted a helmet without a visor. For me, Smith is the best fit. Highly recommended.

My second Trace helmet. Even better than the first.

Good Not Great Helmet

I like a lot of things about this helmet. Looks good, ventilation is fine, and the fit is okay EXCEPT for the vapor-fit dial adjustment system. It sits higher around the back of the head than other helmets, and when tightened securely is somewhat uncomfortable. Also, the dial adjuster is nearly impossible to turn when your hands are sweaty. Difficult to adjust on the fly. Needs some knurling on the surface to improve grip. Frankly, I've worn other several other brands that fit my head better, including Specialized, Kask, and Rudy Project (which I ruined in a crash and was unable to replace with the same color). This Smith Trace was on sale when I purchased it online. Should have tried it on first but could not find one locally

Excellent Choice!

Very nice helmet, light, comfortable and well ventilated. Integrated bug screens are also much welcome.

Fits Extremely Well, Very Adjustable.

Fits extremely well, very adjustable. Airflow could be better, but it never feels overly hot even on the warmest days.

Great Helmet

Excellent fit. The chin strap design solves the irritating problem with older designs where the straps rub your ears. I am very pleased with the helmet.

Smith Trace/poppy-terra-storm

Trace seems to me is upgraded Overtake which I've had for some years. Please don't take my word but similarities are there. Very satisfied with Overtake except ventilation. Smith got it fixed with Trace even with glasses vents to eliminate fogging. That works well but I've not had a chance to test it on humid summer day. Downfall is that the helmet's front sits lower over glasses to make ventilation work but I've experienced bumping between helmet and glasses during rougher gravel ride. MTB ride was the same story but I can live with that. It is not a MTB helmet. Fits great just like Overtake. Love new improved straps. Highly recommend this lid.