{"id":17662,"date":"2026-04-26T11:03:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T11:03:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/electricycleworks.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=17662"},"modified":"2026-04-26T11:03:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T11:03:09","slug":"alpinestars-sm3-matte-black-helmet","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/electricycleworks.com\/?product=alpinestars-sm3-matte-black-helmet","title":{"rendered":"Alpinestars SM3 Matte Black Helmet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Premium Brand, Low Price!<\/p>\n<p>Engineered for MX, Enduro, and off-road riding, the SM3 Helmet integrates advanced technologies and innovations designed to enhance ease of use, comfort, and impact protection.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Features<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"group\/features\">\n<li><span class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\">Advanced Shell Construction: This helmet features a thermo-injected shell incorporating a special polymer blend enhanced by varying degrees of thickness that is engineered to deliver the optimal combination of impact protection and lightweight. The SM3 medium weighs 1430g (ECE) and 1460g (DOT).<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Ventilation: Maximized ventilation and high levels of heat transfer exchange thanks to 10 inlets and seven exhaust ports.<\/li>\n<li>Rotational Acceleration Force Protection: Alpinestars patented low-friction coating is applied to the inner part of the main EPS liner to reduce the rotational acceleration forces that can result from certain oblique impacts. 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