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Toby
a Cross Country Rider
from Colorado Springs, CODate Reviewed: May 5, 2003
Strengths: Easy to fit. Saved my head. I was hauling down a gravel road back to my car when I took a turn a way too fast. Well the turn also made a huge drop and off I went flying into the air. I landed it but couldn't handle the rebound. Off I went flying into the air head first. The helmet took the hit. I was knocked out for a minute or two (I think). Ended up with an arm in a sling for two weeks but my head was A OK.Weaknesses: This thing is hot. It needs more vents. But its awesome for $40 bucks.Bottom Line: I think this helmet was awesome for $40 bucks. No buyers remorse here. But if you have more cash go for something with more vents.
Favorite Trail: Anywhere in Crested Butte
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At: Gear.com
Similar Products Used: Just bought a GIRO with more vents. Had to have more vents. Sorry Bell.
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mudshark
a Cross Country Rider
from sierrasDate Reviewed: December 14, 2002
Strengths: Protects my noggin.Weaknesses: See below.Bottom Line: Cheap, basic head protection. Decent ventilation. The suspension has developed an annoying squeak in the last 6 months.I'll wait for the inevitable head plant to replace it. A good low-tech hard hat for riders who hate to spend big bucks on helmets. 3 warm ones.
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At: REI
Similar Products Used: Other Bell helmets.
Bike Setup: Kona NuNu
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Rob
a Weekend Warrior
from Candler, NCDate Reviewed: November 4, 2002
Strengths: very durableWeaknesses: NONEBottom Line: I was trail riding on a hill in Eastern Tennessee near Boone lake. I was near a rock bank that over looks the lake.
As i was turning, the bike slipped and I fell w/ the bike off a 75 bluff. I fell on my side then tumbled head on into a tree. I was knocked out for several mins until I woke up w/ stars. I broke a rib and had dozens of bruises, but the helmet saved my life, I cracked it, but it was a small one. I think without a helmet, I would not be here today. This is the only helmet I will ever use.
Thanks BELL....\
Rob Dunbar
Favorite Trail: tennesse mountains
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At: Dick's Sporting Goods
Similar Products Used: NONE
Bike Setup: Honda Mountain Bike
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Andrew
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from Granby, MADate Reviewed: June 19, 2002
Strengths: Price, Color SchemeWeaknesses: VentilationBottom Line: Not bad for $40, but not a great helmet. In-mold would have benn nice.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Bell Nemesis 2
Bike Setup: GT i-drive
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will ryan
a Weekend Warrior
from brisban,qld,australiaDate Reviewed: April 23, 2002
Strengths: great helmet you can hardly tell it's on your head, it's comfortable, and it worx wellWeaknesses: none yetBottom Line: good helmet!! but if you're more a down hiller get a stronger one!!
Favorite Trail: donno
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At: supercycle
Similar Products Used: bell something can't remember but it snapped
Bike Setup: specialized hardrock a1 fs
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none lots
a Downhiller
from no whereDate Reviewed: September 29, 2001
Strengths: noneWeaknesses: lotsBottom Line: none
Favorite Trail: none
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: none
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chris vanderkolk
a Downhiller
from palmerston north new zealandDate Reviewed: August 31, 2001
Strengths: really comfy, looks great, stays on, can stand up to alot.Weaknesses: nufinkBottom Line: great for any rider.
iv used it everywhere and i takes the lot.
Favorite Trail: kahutwara
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$75.00
Purchased At: pedal pushers
Similar Products Used: ummmmm rag
Bike Setup: apollo lsx 1.1
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Clay
a Cross Country Rider
from Truro NS CanadaDate Reviewed: April 26, 2001
Strengths: Looks Good, Good fit. Price was great...Weaknesses: none...Bottom Line: Well, I had this baby for 6 months... Ringin out the sweat band was all I had to do. Till the other day...Heading down a steeeep desent with weak arms... and a tired body..
Oh Oh....OVER the bars...and Whack!! Side of helmet off this Log.. Thought for sure I was Bleeding. Nope. Cracked the tape portion of the helmet around the edge. Went to trade in today... The darn thing has done it's work!!
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At: Hub Cycle
Similar Products Used: Old Cheap things...dish rags....etc...
Bike Setup: Rocky Mountain Soul.
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Keith
a Racer
from Shawnee Mission, KS, USADate Reviewed: April 2, 2001
Strengths: Good fit, comfortable even on long days, fairly breezy.Weaknesses: LARGE.Bottom Line: Used for road riding -- good helmet for the money. I trust Bell from experience with their motorcycle helmets - strong and solid, even with the ample venting. However, when compared to helmets like Giro at a similar pricepoint, the Bell is HUGE on my head. The FIT is fine, but the overall size of the helmet is larger than others. I basically look like mushroom-head on the road - but this will likely help if I ever do test this helmet for real, ie. me vs. pavement.
Even on a double century last year, this helmet remained comfy and breezy. In retrospect, I might have chosen Giro, just for the looks...otherwise, happy.
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Trek label helmet "Vapor"
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Chris
a Cross Country Rider
from Jacksonville, FL, USADate Reviewed: April 1, 2001
Strengths: Somewhat reasonable price; pinchless neck-strapWeaknesses: styleBottom Line: It still amazes me that helmets cost so much. They are nothing more than foam wrapped in Coke bottle plastic. Some sell for $160? It is CRAZY! These things are safety equipment, not luxury items! Shame on Gyro, Specialized, and Bell for gouging people for what costs < $10 in materials.
I chose this helmet because it was the cheapest helmet I could find that actually had some good cooling vents and didn't look like crap. My only gripe is that although the fit is snug, it just looks huge on my head. But it works, and that is what counts.
Favorite Trail: Hanna Park
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At: Sports Authority
Similar Products Used: Bell Image Pro (this one really sucked)
Bike Setup: Klein Fervor and Carbon Mantra Pro
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Dylan Mendicino
a Weekend Warrior
from Christchurch, New ZealandDate Reviewed: February 24, 2001
Strengths: Nice speedy looks, Looks great with and without the peak, the peak is strong also, Strong as well!Weaknesses: Cost a little more than i thought, Needs more air holes, Didnt come in much smaller sizes to fit MY head!Bottom Line: A Helmut with great looks! and a nice atitude!, Requires adjusting, as a click that doesnt pinch your neck! the Padding is soft also.
A good XC helmut, A good all round helmut, And it aint so shabby.
4 Flaming Chilis for Value, 3 for comfort, 5 for looks, and 4 over all!
Favorite Trail: Lava Flow
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At: Scottu Browns Cycle Save
Similar Products Used: HRC Exit
Bike Setup: Marin B17 FSR DH, 24 speed, In-Sync Tripple clamps
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Lee Warren
a Weekend Warrior
from Doncaster, EnglandDate Reviewed: January 13, 2001
Strengths: Looks good, feels good and cheapWeaknesses: Sit to high on my head and rubs my forehead when worn for a whileBottom Line: Very good helmet, i rode in to a tree very fast this morning and it took the impact very nicly with just a small scratch. Very adjustable but not enough colours to choose from. Exellent lid!!
Favorite Trail: Steetley Quarry, Conisborough
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$28.00
Purchased At: Bike Dock
Similar Products Used: Odyssey Apache DH
Bike Setup: Haro MX3 1999
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Robbie
a Cross Country Rider
from Hudson Quebec CanadaDate Reviewed: January 9, 2001
Strengths: cool look, great feel, appears to be strong (have not crashed with it yet) (it;'s still winter and I can't ride)priceWeaknesses: When talking off the visor I srated the helmet that's all and that's no big deal since all have lot's of those come summerBottom Line: Great helmet at a great price, 20-50$ is defineltlyy worth it cause it could mean saving your life.
Favorite Trail: Express-Bromont
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$14.00
Purchased At: I got it at sportcheck for 20$ Canadian but that was on Boxing day
Similar Products Used: I tried my friends Bell Ballistick,
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Michael
a Weekend Warrior
from Wollongong, AustraliaDate Reviewed: November 23, 2000
Strengths: Kewl looking and the colour matches my bike, great weight and ventilation, really comfy to.Weaknesses: Visor is a bit flimsy and can move at very high speeds (80 km/h plus)Bottom Line: Great stack hat for the cost. No big complaints here.
Favorite Trail: Meryla Pass
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At: Chain Reaction Bicycles
Similar Products Used: Other Bells and Giros
Bike Setup: 2001 Giant Rincon SE
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Eric Cuillerier
a Weekend Warrior
from Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaDate Reviewed: November 17, 2000
Strengths: Fit, Price, PaddingWeaknesses: LookBottom Line: Good helmet for the price
Favorite Trail: Mont-Tremblant (coupe du monde)
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At: Tommy and Lefebvre
Similar Products Used: Alot
Bike Setup: Devenci Chilliper
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