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Submitted by
Ricksom
a Cross Country Rider
from Toronto, Canada
Date Reviewed: August 25, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Well priced.
Good ventilation.
Good looks.
Good fit. | | Weaknesses: | None really.
May need to replace the front pad after 3 years. | | Similar Products Used: | Giro | | Bike Setup: | Titus RacerX | | Bottom Line: | Damn good helmut at a fair price. Timeless.
Forget about chasing the latest ego fashion from Giro. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kat
a Cross Country Rider
from Santa Barbara
Date Reviewed: February 4, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$100.00 | | Purchased At: | BigGear BikeGear | | Strengths: | comfortable....good visor to keep sun off...rain too. | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | other bell helmets | | Bike Setup: | Titus Ti racer X | | Bottom Line: | This helmet saved my life. I was doing a technical uphill section and ended up doing a wheelie backwards into a creek and landed headfirst onto a razor sharp rock. The outside of the helmet was fine but when I got home and looked the inside was all cracked up. The helmet did it's job.....just bought another x-ray because I know it will perform under pressure. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
eric
a Racer
from fall city washington
Date Reviewed: December 22, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | cool and cool in summer
comfortable
priced well | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | louis garneu(sucked)others | | Bike Setup: | kona kula deluxe plus ritchey and fsa extras, kona road bike, kona pimped out stuff, and kona jake the snake(pimped) | | Bottom Line: | for a xc helmet it is bombproof and for a smooth rider it lasts forever. I have road ridden, dhed, xc'ed, dirtjumped, and cyclo-crossed and it did all of those without a comlaint. I crash a ton when pushing the limits of my tires and riding ability and it has always been there for me. worth all the money | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
C
a Cross Country Rider
from Monerety,California
Date Reviewed: November 27, 2005 | | Favoriate Trail: | Fort Ord Goat Trail | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$50.00 | | Purchased At: | Preformance Bicycle | | Strengths: | An adjustable Visor,19 intake and outake vents,Fushion in-mold,and it looks cool. | | Weaknesses: | You cry after it gets scratched. | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized Airwave but the Bell X-Ray is way better. | | Bike Setup: | 2006 Gary Fisher Tass Disc,Hayes So1e hydralic disc brakes,Manitou Axel Platinum Air 100,Deore shifters and front deraileur, LX M-570 rear deraileur,deore hubs,Bontrager select cranks,Bontrager Jones XR tires,Bontrager Ranger rims, 14 gram spokes,Bontrager Select saddle,Bontrager Sport crowbar,Bontrager Sport Stem,Bontrager Sport Seatpost, Truvativ ISIS Gigapipe, Shimano HG-73 chain,Sram PG-950 cassette,and Bontrager Dual Density grips. | | Bottom Line: | It is a excellent helmet. | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
JT
a Weekend Warrior
from Northern CA
Date Reviewed: November 13, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$99.00 | | Purchased At: | REI | | Strengths: | Fit, ventilation, profile | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | various Giro, Bell | | Bike Setup: | 2006 Trek 4900 | | Bottom Line: | Tried a "universal fit" helmet trying to save a few bucks, but I'm a slightly larger size and this didn't cut it. Bell X-Ray has been worth the money. Best combination of comfort , fit, adjustability that I tried. Reasonably low-profile and doesn't give that "bubble-head" look. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Collin
a Cross Country Rider
from SC
Date Reviewed: October 21, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$90.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Fit, ventilation, adjustment system. | | Weaknesses: | Pads wear out really fast | | Similar Products Used: | Trek Vapor | | Bottom Line: | This is a great helmet, very cool with a very good fit. I just bought my 3rd one, I have crashed and cracked my helmet twice in the past year, but I didn't crack my skull. The helmet did its job.
So far I have had to replace the pads in the 1st 2 helmets within 2 months of getting the helmet, this is my only complaint. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Stephen
a Cross Country Rider
from maryville TN USA
Date Reviewed: September 25, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$50.00 | | Purchased At: | nasbar | | Strengths: | decent vents | | Weaknesses: | still goofy looking | | Bottom Line: | Saved my life when a car hit-and-run at 60mph | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
rwl11
a Cross Country Rider
from PDX, OR USA
Date Reviewed: September 8, 2005 | | Favoriate Trail: | Falls Creek, WA | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$100.00 | | Purchased At: | River City | | Strengths: | Excellent Fit, great ventalation | | Weaknesses: | Visor is TOO long! | | Similar Products Used: | Giro E2, etc | | Bike Setup: | Ellsworth ISIS, Race Face galore, hopes | | Bottom Line: | After having to buy a new helmet after breaking an older Bell, this one fit great in the store. After riding with it for the first time in the Bend Big Fat Tour for 45 miles, www.bendbigfattour.com , I wondered why my neck was sore. Well, the visor is TOO long, which means I have to hold my head those few degrees higher to see down the trail, or if I hold it in a comfortable position, I can't see far enough and stuff just comes up too fast to react.
Bell has EXCELLENT customer service. When I bought my Silver helmet with a black visor, it wasn't more than 2 weeks when they came with a silver visor. I called Bell and asked if I could by the better looking silver visor. They said 'Sorry, we order 1 visor for every helmet. No extras!' I was astounded 6 months later, when I got a FREE silver visor in the mail, announced. I'll be buying a Bell from now on, the next being a Sweep XC. Fits awesome, shorter visor....I CAN SEE! without the neck problems. Supergo has the best price, $89.99 | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Reid
a Weekend Warrior
from Scottsdale, AZ, USA
Date Reviewed: August 14, 2005 | | Favoriate Trail: | Schultz Creek in Flagstaff | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$50.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance Bike | | Strengths: | Looks good, excellent ventilation, superb fit, GPS retention system | | Weaknesses: | A little expensive | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized Enduro Comp | | Bike Setup: | GT iDrive | | Bottom Line: | I really couldn't be any happier with this helmet. I bought it yesterday because it was on sale half off. There wasn't anything wrong with my old helmet, a Specialized Enduro Comp, but I new as soon as I tried the X-Ray on in the bike shop that I had to have it. Between the outstanding fit, excellent ventilation and light weight, I forgot that I was wearing a helment during my ride today. There's simply no comparision between my old Specialized and the X-Ray. I had no idea a bike helment could be this good. Looks pretty good too (by bike helment standards anyway). | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sandman
a Cross Country Rider
from Pompano, Fl
Date Reviewed: August 3, 2005 | | Favoriate Trail: | too many to list | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$95.00 | | Purchased At: | B&J bikes | | Strengths: | COMFORT, LIGHT, VENTILATION | | Weaknesses: | Liner pads fell apart | | Similar Products Used: | giro, other bells | | Bike Setup: | Giant XTC1, XTR/XT mix, Mavic 223's, thompson stem/post, avid discs | | Bottom Line: | I purchased this helmet out of nessesity. I broke mine loading my gear, had to get one quick and did not really take the time to do the research. In the shop it felt good and was lightweight, it came in a cool blue/grey/black so I got it. Much to my surprise it has been awesome! I love this thing and will not wear anything else. It fits my head perfect, is durable and looks great. I would recommend it highly! Take care of the liner pads though. Mine disentagrated (due to abuse no dought) but a replacement set were available from Bell no problem. Im givin this one a 5+5 | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Luis Hernandez
a Cross Country Rider
from Guadalajara, Mexico
Date Reviewed: June 8, 2005 | | Favoriate Trail: | Next one to ride | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$99.00 | | Purchased At: | Jensonusa.com | | Strengths: | Light, GPS retention system, no stretching straps | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Giro E2 | | Bike Setup: | Specialized Epic '03 with DT Swiss, Shimano, SRAM, Race Face, Thomson, Selle Italia, Tioga, Easton, Avid, Stan's... | | Bottom Line: | Very nice fit. GPS retention system is very easy to use. I like two things better than Giro E2: lower profile and no stretching straps. Looks cool and keeps my head cool. Price is reasonable for what you get. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rik
a Weekend Warrior
from Netherlands
Date Reviewed: April 13, 2005 | | Favoriate Trail: | up and down terrain, fast downhills | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$75.00 | | Purchased At: | eBay Germany | | Strengths: | Light, great fit, cooling and easily adjustable. Safe (by others' experience) | | Weaknesses: | Visor just a bit too long, but I doesn't bother me much. | | Similar Products Used: | Giro | | Bike Setup: | Cust-tec with Shimano XT & LX mixture, Rigidas with Magura Julie discs, some Ritchey WCS. | | Bottom Line: | My brother in law crashed into the back of a van the first day he wore his new X-Ray, went right through the rear shield, but was quite OK. Helmet cracked, but did its job. Now he has a new one.
I myself feel quite OK when I wear the X-Ray. Great ventilation and the GPS system rocks. Lighter than a Giro E2. Get one for a good price and you won't be disappointed. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Lee
a Weekend Warrior
from AZ
Date Reviewed: March 17, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$59.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Great fit (even my big dome)GPS is easy to use. | | Weaknesses: | Visor a bit low. Hard to see sometimes when going down hill fast. So I took it off. | | Bottom Line: | Great helmet. It really fits my large head well. Got it for a great price. The GPS works great. For the price what you get is great. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
S Junaid
a Cross Country Rider
from Clarksville, MD, USA
Date Reviewed: August 26, 2004 | | Favoriate Trail: | Patapsco | | Duration Product Used: | Tested or demo'ed only | | Strengths: | Excellent fit around the head. GPS positioning. Location of pads, Looks, light... | | Weaknesses: | NONE | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized | | Bottom Line: | This helmet beat all I've ever used or tried on my head before. PERFECT. Even though I demoed it only, I bet you I'll have one within the month and will be loving it! When I say I've never had such a good fit ever before, I'm not kidding, I'm being dead serious. It fit better than all the Giros and Specializeds, all the Mets and other Bells. I have a slightly oblong head and this helmet fit like a true glove. I couldn't budge it except for the movement of the skin on my head, rock solid all around. Bell just set the standard for anatomy-friendly design with this awesome helmet. The only thing I find lacking (would find lacking) is the 'cheap' looking plastic components of the GPS system. My only fear is whether the same plastic components will withstand a hard fall and keep the helmet on my head when i do do an endo... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Alan
a Cross Country Rider
from Colorado Springs
Date Reviewed: August 17, 2004 | | Favoriate Trail: | Templeton | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Light, well vented, fits great | | Weaknesses: | none yet | | Similar Products Used: | Bell nemesis | | Bike Setup: | 1) Titus Locomoto, z-1
2) Dekerf Team, Duke sl
3) Salsa ala carte, rigid fork | | Bottom Line: | I usually could care less about a helmet, but this one rocks; compared to the nemesis it felt like there was nothing on my head. It also kept my noggin really cool. I've always liked the fit of Bell helmets better because they fit the shape and size of my nugget. The GPS thing is really great too, it kept the helmet from moving even in the rough stuff. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
mark ehrenborg
a Cross Country Rider
from santa barbara
Date Reviewed: August 9, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$100.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Great fit, well vented, easy to adjust, did I mention GREAT FIT? | | Weaknesses: | None so far | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized | | Bike Setup: | '01 SJ FSR Psylos SL, PUSHed Float R, BETD swing link | | Bottom Line: | Finally found a helmet that fit! Tried the influx but prefered the X-ray fit although a bit more costly it certainly not too much for a well fitting helmet. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
sean k
a Weekend Warrior
from nj, us
Date Reviewed: April 5, 2004 | | Favoriate Trail: | porcupine rim | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | shop | | Strengths: | AMAZING in all aspects. could bareley tell it was on my head most of the time, very very ventilated, and protected my head. Love the retention system, the helmet is also very quiet at speed | | Weaknesses: | noooooooonnnee | | Similar Products Used: | older bell, Giro Xen | | Bike Setup: | k2 disco monkey.. z1 dropoff 1 , lx/xt, azonic shorty, rhinos, titec hellbent, etc | | Bottom Line: | This helmet kicks A$$! got it last year, and it has been amazing. Was really nice in the oven of utah, and also here in NJ. The retention system is great... just twist the thingie! it fit my head so perfectly i could use it without any pads at all (took pads out for winter w/hat, but couldnt always put em bak in when i didnt have the hat on) and it felt fine. i dont have a lot of hair, either. I crashed a few days ago- went off a jump i always go off, but my back wheel kicked up and sent me into a speed-endo. my front wheel hit the ground and catapulted my face and head into the ground. my lip was busted, face was scratched, and i later got a headache, but i was able to get up and ride home. I looked at the Xray the next day and there was a nice crack in one of the main ribs. It did what it was supposed to do- crack instead of my head. i'm now running a giro xen, but i like the bell better. the X-ray is an amazing helmet, i wish i hadn't broken it! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
bellulla bob
a Racer
from rhode island
Date Reviewed: January 27, 2004 | | Favoriate Trail: | Vietnam | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$50.00 | | Purchased At: | nashbar | | Strengths: | fairly cool; doesn't look too bad; price (when discounted and compared to similar Giro helmets); it protects your brains | | Weaknesses: | retention system sucks: it broke fairly early and I have had to glue it several times. Pads are located not where my head contacts the helmet (that might be the fault of my head though!). | | Similar Products Used: | I've always stuck with bell | | Bike Setup: | Tracer | | Bottom Line: | I do some night riding with a blowtorch attached to my helmet. The helmet is not meant to hold that kind of weight and it keeps on braking the retention system. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Asher
a
from Somerville, MA
Date Reviewed: January 6, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$100.00 | | Strengths: | Fits well, tough, does the job, comfortable. | | Weaknesses: | Straps loosen too easily, pricey lid, looks kind of like Darth Vader from behind. | | Similar Products Used: | Cheaper Bells, Giros | | Bottom Line: | This was a nice helmet, comfortable, etc. Only complaint is that the buckle on the chin strap didn't stay adjusted--kind of a pain in the ass for a $100 lid. Other than that, the GPS cam thingy works really well, and the thing sits on your head and stays there. Good thing, too: this thing saved my head the other night, when I wiped out on my fixie, hitting my head on a curb. No concussion, just a bruised temple.
I replaced it with a Bell Influx, though; not sure one more vent is worth another $30. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ellison Smith
a Cross Country Rider
from Greenville, SC
Date Reviewed: January 3, 2004 | | Favoriate Trail: | Isaqueena, Clemson, SC | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$100.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Nice and cool in the summer
Sits deep on my head
Holds a helmet mount-light well
GPS fit system | | Weaknesses: | Too nice and cool in the winter
Sits too deep on my head | | Similar Products Used: | Giro something or other | | Bike Setup: | Trek Fuel - Fox TALAS RL, XT/X3.1 wheelset, Sram X.9 shifters and derailler, Avid Mech Disc brakes, Easton, Thomson, Selle Italia, blah blah blah... | | Bottom Line: | Either a helmet works or it doesn't. This one does. I was riding a few days ago about 15 or 20 mph on a pathway covered in leaves, and a stick under the leaves somehow managed to knock my bike out from under me. I went down pretty hard, but luckily my head broke my fall. I got up, finished my ride, and when I got home, I discovered a large crack down the middle of the helmet. Kinda made me angry, but it did exactly what it was supposed to do. My head too the blunt of the fall, but I came away with only a couple of scratches on my chin and my knees.
The helmet fits a bit deep on my head, but I guess that gives more protection. The only thing wrong with the deep fit is that if the helmet is a little loose, it tends to roll over your eyes a bit. If you have it tight, this is not a problem, even with a helmet mounted light.
The vent system also works very well. Channels air in very well. If you're still getting hot, all you do is loosen the GPS fit, which is quite a handy feature on hot summer climbs. It is quite a comfortable helmet when adjusted right. You can hardly tell it is there. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a Weekend Warrior
from Everett , WA.
Date Reviewed: November 20, 2003 | | Favoriate Trail: | Sean's | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$80.00 | | Purchased At: | Supergo | | Strengths: | I love the GPS fit system. The design is real open to vent well. The visor is cool and doesn't cut out vision on the trail. | | Weaknesses: | Some People complain that the gps system is weak and there isn't enough padding. They probably had the damn thing cranked down so tight that when they tilt their head the thing gets tight and snaps. Not poor craftsmanship, poor judgement on the user. | | Similar Products Used: | Giro Animas, Specialized piece of @#$% | | Bike Setup: | Cove Stiffee, DJ1, RaceFace crank/stem/bars, hayes, xt/lx, sun singletracks. | | Bottom Line: | Great Helmet! Good Price! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jenn GonzaLEZ
a Weekend Warrior
from Ft.lauderdale
Date Reviewed: September 10, 2003 | | Favoriate Trail: | Dragons Tail(@Oleta) | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Purchased At: | Wheeler Dealer | | Strengths: | I love this helmet. Ive used a Giro Gila before and it wasnt as good as the X-ray. Its super light weight and fit my head better than the Giro. And the ventilation is far superior to the bell. The only other helmet tha i like as much is a Vigor XC helmet that i have. | | Weaknesses: | The straps were annoying to set, and not enough pads inside. But its all good. | | Similar Products Used: | Giro Gila, Vigor XC. | | Bike Setup: | Iron Horse Desperado DS, Lx-XTR drivetrain, RaceFace Prodigy Cranks w/ Bashguard. Easton Scandium handlerbard and EA50 seatpost. Sun Rims, and Continental Tires. Soon to have a Haro Freeride bike. | | Bottom Line: | This helmet ROCKS! Its really light and super ventilated. A lot better than Giro and it looks pretty damn cool too. Its a good helmet for the money and can rival those over exspensive Giro helmets. The only thing that i didnt like is that it didnt have enough paddig inside. Id reccomend this helmet for XC and light freeriders cause it wont protect u if u do a 15ft drop! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
GLENN SMILEY
a Weekend Warrior
from PHOENIX, AZ, USA
Date Reviewed: June 27, 2003 | | Favoriate Trail: | ANY OF THEM | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$85.00 | | Purchased At: | SUPERGO | | Strengths: | VERY LIGHT, SUPER VENTILATED---AWESOME VENTILATION | | Weaknesses: | BIT PRICEY, BUT HEY---ITS YOUR HEAD RIGHT !!!! | | Similar Products Used: | OTHER BELL, SPECIALIZED HELMETS | | Bike Setup: | JEKYLL, SUGAR | | Bottom Line: | RIDING IN PHOENIX DURING HELL MONTHS (SUMMER), YOU NEED PLENTY OF VENTILATION TO KEEP YOUR MELON COOL. THE X-RAY HAS IT AND DOES THE JOB TO PERFECTION. I HAVE USED ABOUT 6 OTHER STYLES OF HELMETS AND THIS ONE DOES THE JOB PEOPLE!!! HUGE VENTS CHANNEL AIR ALL AROUND YOUR HEAD KEEPING YOUR TEMP DOWN WHILE THE OUTSIDE TEMP IS RISING AND RISING AND RISING....
THE HELMET IS VERY LIGHT AND YOU HARDLY KNOW ITS THERE. THE ADJUSTMENTS ARE SNUG AND EASY TO USE. YOU CAN BASICALLY CUSTOM FIT THE HELMET TO YOUR HEAD WITH A TWIST OF A DIAL IN THE REAR.
WHILE THE HELMET IS A BIT ON THE EXPENSIVE SIDE, WE ARE AFTER ALL TALKING ABOUT YOUR HEAD PROTECTION HERE. ITS WORTH THE MONEY AND AFTER RIDING WITH IT, I WOULD BUY IT AGAIN AND EVEN SPEND MORE TO GET IT---ITS THAT GOOD!!!!
BUY IT PEOPLE----YOU WILL BE GLAD YOU DID !!!!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Phil
a Weekend Warrior
from Manhattan Beach
Date Reviewed: June 23, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$80.00 | | Purchased At: | supergo | | Strengths: | lightweight, comfortable, excellent fit, retention system | | Weaknesses: | none | | Bottom Line: | This helmet is awesome. It's very light and extremely comfortable. The ventilation is great, even on hot days. During a ride I don't even notice it's there. I tried the Giro E2 on in the store but this helmet fit my mellon way better, and I preferred the Bell's retention system better. I can't say how strong it is, but I hope I never really have to find out! A bit pricey, but overall an excellent product. Buy it! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andrew Wong
a Downhiller
from kk, sbh, malaysia
Date Reviewed: June 13, 2003 | | Favoriate Trail: | Kg. Lomunu | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$108.00 | | Purchased At: | Art flyers bicycle center | | Strengths: | -good weight
-very cooling
-good fit
-supereasy to tighten and loosen | | Weaknesses: | -visor gets in the way and gets most of your vision
-looks like crap when u wear it(depends on ur face shape)
-tree branches can get into the spacers of the helmet...when riding a forest trail.
-the sponges tend to come out after awhile | | Similar Products Used: | -giro gila | | Bike Setup: | gary fisher, fox vanila, xt set, mavic 551 | | Bottom Line: | the helmet is a cool one if u dont care about looks. After a long ride, this helmet keeps ur head in good temperature.
buy it if you intend to spend your money for a top helmet. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Relayden
a Cross Country Rider
from PR
Date Reviewed: May 7, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$52.00 | | Purchased At: | nashbar.com | | Strengths: | Can't find better helmet for price. Good pad's. Excellent fit and retention system. | | Weaknesses: | NONE, it's the best in it's class | | Similar Products Used: | Giro gila, bell aquila, giro havoc, giro E2 | | Bike Setup: | Enduro 01, thomson, ea70 riser. xt disc, black elite 100-120 wtb mutano 2.2fr irc traibear 2.2r, wtb rocket stealth | | Bottom Line: | Saved my life. Hit a cow sized rock at around 12 miles saved my melon from destruction,not my face and neck but it did it's job, it cracked and the mold is bent but it's still holding up, hell it is strong. The best fitting helmet, good pads that don't fall off. Excellent ventilation compared with the giro's. Got a nice deal at nashbar.com almost half the price. They could have better colors. The retention system is the best I have tried so far, just a turn of the wheel and go. Will buy again. Should not buy if you're a hard core freerider or downhiller | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
sunkman
a Racer
from Small state of Rhode Island
Date Reviewed: April 28, 2003 | | Favoriate Trail: | anything tight and fast | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Purchased At: | lbs | | Strengths: | Great fit, light, cool (temp. wise), easy adjustment | | Weaknesses: | limited colors, could use a little more padding up front! | | Bottom Line: | I like that bell makes great top level helmets but does not ask you to empty your bank account for them (unlike Giro!). The X-ray is very comfy, fits great, and is fairly light. Why pay $180 when you can get the same for less than $90? | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
RLX88 Lo
a Cross Country Rider
from Suisun City, CA. USA
Date Reviewed: March 23, 2003 | | Favoriate Trail: | Rockgarden | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$55.00 | | Purchased At: | Bell Crash replacement | | Strengths: | Fit
Cool vents
Nice colors combination
| | Weaknesses: | GPS system retension on top of helmet easy to come off.
Already lost the piece and Bell wants me to send the whole helmet back. Won't just send me the small piece shaped like an arrow head. In the middle of the helmet is styro foam, which dented easily. | | Similar Products Used: | Giro
Bell Nemesis
| | Bike Setup: | Santa Cruz Superlite,Full XTR,Raceface cranks,Marozocchi Atom 80, ChrisKing headset and hubs, Monkeylite, Thomson Stem & seatpost, WTB Ti98 saddle, Panracer FireXC pro, Mavic 517 rims, | | Bottom Line: | Customer service "SUCKS". I explained to her that I will be racing the Sea Otter and need just the small part. She would not send me the small part but ask me to return the whole helmet. I told her I was training and racing the Sea Otter and do not have another to wear. She told me maybe a local dealer would help me and could not just send me the part but instead to send the helmet back. I will have a few words to say at the Bell support at the races.
In the future I will not use a BELL helmet. The only reason why I got the X-ray is due to a helmet replacement from my Nemesis, which is I liked better but is no longer made. 1 Chili due to poor customer service. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Misha
a Weekend Warrior
from Malaysia
Date Reviewed: March 10, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Lightweight, cooling, very comfortable, easy to adjust even when riding. | | Weaknesses: | mmmmm...didnt have matching color with my bike no big deal tho. | | Similar Products Used: | first | | Bottom Line: | Dont have much to say as this is my first helmet, but I like it very much. If given the chance yes I would buy them again. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Marie
a Cross Country Rider
from Westfield, Ma USA
Date Reviewed: December 19, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance Bike | | Strengths: | Lightweight, Easy to adjust. Fits well with a fleece cap underneath. Lots of ventilation. | | Weaknesses: | None that I've found so far. My old Specialized had about 8 vents and was heavy so any new helmet would have been an improvement. | | Similar Products Used: | Specialzed, Giro | | Bike Setup: | K2 Razorback Magura Disc brakes | | Bottom Line: | Very Pleased | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Leonard
a Cross Country Rider
from Seattle
Date Reviewed: October 19, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$89.00 | | Purchased At: | Gregg's Greenlake Cyclery | | Strengths: | Excellent Ventilation, Awesome GPS system, Comfortable Fit, Lightweight Design |
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