Rise up, commuters, messengers and grocery-getters, a helmet with the styling, graphics and features for your life awaits. We've kept all the well-placed vents and added some style, but dropped the attitude. The result is a helmet that screams cool without saying a word. From colors that work with non-lycra clothing to a new tactile SoftShell bottom wrap and innovative new features and optional upgrades, the Metro is a work of understated utilitarian art.
Submitted by
spiro vagenas
a Racer
from denmark Date Reviewed: February 16, 2007
Favorite Trail:
shootout
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$55.00
Purchased At:
wiggle.com
Strengths:
simple cleancut look
Weaknesses:
Very badly designed straps-i.e. they fold out instead of in. weight low quality viser-mine was worped before I even had the helmet on eccessories offer minimal functional use, if any at all
Similar Products Used:
Met & only a few others
Bike Setup:
Koga-Miyata tla-s
Bottom Line:
I'm actually a bit lost for words here. I'v had my Met helmet for as long as I can remember. I bought the Metropolis because I had the money and thought the rain cover to be ingenious. I ordered the attachable mirror as well. Once fitted the mirror is practically unusable and seriously nerdish looking. The rain cover traps the heat in. After 20 minutes of normal cycling it feels like you've had your head stuck in a microwave oven and this is mid winter in Denmark. I have therefor very reluctently binned both the mirror and rain cover. I also find the air vents on the helmet insufficient and am therefor back with my old Met.
As a spare helmet and when used for going round the block to the lokal groser, for the right price, this could be the one for you. For even the half serious cyclist, this is not the one.
The bottom line is the Metropolis is an exciting concept, but fails on nearly all fronts.
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Submitted by
Stuart Latimerlo
a Cross Country Rider
from Belmont, CA, USA Date Reviewed: February 6, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Waterdog lake
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$23.00
Purchased At:
REI
Strengths:
Good fit, functional design, cool accessories, Good Looks.
Weaknesses:
?
Bike Setup:
Mongoose Pro NX 7.5/Marzocchi MX Comp ETA/Shimano XT Gruppo/Vuelta Vision
Bottom Line:
Functional, comfortable, and...FINALLY, I helmet that doesn't look dorky. I like the optional accessories and did I mention that it looks good?! :) Road or Mountain Bikers - Weekend Warriors, XCs, and some FRs can benefit from this helmet, not just commuters.
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Submitted by
GENE RIVER
a Weekend Warrior
from Overland Park KS USA Date Reviewed: September 20, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Indian Creek
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$48.00
Purchased At:
Dick's Sporting goods.
Strengths:
Fit, look, nothing fancy or flashy. Visor that really works.
Weaknesses:
Front straps are touching my ears.
Similar Products Used:
Bell V1 Pro, Specialized what ever..
Bike Setup:
Specialized Stumpjumper
Bottom Line:
A no nonsense piece of equipment. Lower rating because of the front straps placement.
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Submitted by
George
a Cross Country Rider
from Dublin, CA Date Reviewed: May 7, 2005
Favorite Trail:
any trail
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$52.00
Purchased At:
REI
Strengths:
Great looks, fits perfect, lot of upgrades available, many color options. It doesn't look stupid on your head.
Weaknesses:
None that I can find.
Similar Products Used:
Lots of Giros, 661 XC Bravo, other Bells, Specialized
Bike Setup:
Supergo Access XCL 18" hardtail(the best) with Avid mechanicals and Hadley hubs.
Bottom Line:
This is definitely the best helmet I have ever used. It feels great, looks great, and has options to boot. Bell did their homework on this one. I'm finally happy with a helmet.
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Submitted by
Rick Krough
a Weekend Warrior
from Saratoga Springs NY USA Date Reviewed: December 28, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Misery Mountain
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
Nashbar
Strengths:
Better overall protection due to less vent holes. The retention system keeps the helmet in place without having to choke yourself with the strap, It doesn't look Gay
Weaknesses:
when you first use it the strap adjustments won't stay in place. but after a while the strap stretches a bit and it is fine
Similar Products Used:
lots of helmets
Bike Setup:
I have a whole bunch of bikes
Bottom Line:
If you want a helmet that offers better overall protection with a more classic look this helmet is tough to beat.
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Submitted by
American Lesion
a Cross Country Rider
from McKean, County, PA Date Reviewed: October 6, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Venango County Trail Network (Oil Creek, Allegheny, and East Sandy Creek Trails)
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Superior fit, numerous upgrade kits--lights & winterization--good looks.
Weaknesses:
Weaknesses?
Similar Products Used:
Bell V-1 Pro, Vetta Corsa, Various Nsahbar models, Cheapie Bell big-box store models, Bell Stratos
Bike Setup:
Does this really matter here? I mean I have 5...and that's just mountain bikes.
Bottom Line:
Best darn helmet I've ever owned. Not just for commuters. Roadies and mountain bikers that are practically minded should enjoy this one.
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