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The Smart System: Introduced in 2022 and the standard for 2025/2026

As with most things in life, you get what you pay for when it comes to road helmets and buying one at the higher end of the market will more than likely equate to a longer lifespan

Key Specs: Category: Trail/Enduro Travel: 150mm front /127mm rear Wheel Size: 27.5 Smallest Frame Size: XS (411 53) Standover: 26.3 (668mm) Reach: 15.0 (382mm) Frame Material: Carbon fiber Price: $4,799+ Key Components: Fork: Fox 34 Performance Shock: Fox Performance Beti DPS Drivetrain: SRAM GX Eagle 112 Brakes: Shimano SLX Seatpost: Fox Transfer Dropper Wheelset: DT Swiss M1900 Saddle: WTB Deva Find the Yeti SB5 Beti at Backcountry.com (frame) and other retailers

It should be sitting on top of the head and it should not rock from side to side

The laptop sleeve is at the front, but for better weight distribution its preferable to have it at the back, close to your body, like the Tortuga

If you have the time, I recommend visiting both regions (and adding a stop in El Calafate), but El Chaltn will always be my favorite