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Bell Falcon XR MIPS vs Smith Persist MIPS

The specs that matter for triathlon, side by side, from each maker’s own published figures.

Specs for Bell Falcon XR MIPS and Smith Persist MIPS
SpecBell Falcon XR MIPSSmith Persist MIPS
Type Road Road
Weight 310 g 300 g
MIPS or rotational-impact system Yes Yes
CPSC certified (US) Yes Yes
Built-in visor No No
Price ~$89.97 See retailer

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Bell

Pick the Falcon XR MIPS if…

On the specs above it doesn’t pull ahead, so choose on fit, feel or price.

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Smith

Pick the Persist MIPS if…

  • you want the lighter one: 300 g vs 310 g
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Specs from the makers’ own pages: Bell, Smith.

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