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Submitted by
laszlo istenes
a Cross Country Rider
from Hungary
Date Reviewed: August 19, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$20.00 | | Strengths: | The form&design, air holes, comfortibility. | | Weaknesses: | belt and clasp | | Similar Products Used: | no | | Bike Setup: | trek frame, shimano acera gears and brakes, ahimano stx rc wheels, san marino saddle. | | Bottom Line: | I think it is a good medium level helmet.
It was a best buy. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Aldo
a Weekend Warrior
from Milton, ON, Canada
Date Reviewed: May 4, 2003 | | Favoriate Trail: | X-Treem Trail | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$20.00 | | Purchased At: | Canadian Tire | | Strengths: | Very light and comfortable, the padding rarely comes off and lasts forever. The visor is great not only for the sun, but it also does a great job at keeping the rain from hitting your eyes. | | Weaknesses: | Umm..... | | Similar Products Used: | Lots | | Bottom Line: | This is a great helmet for a great value. The padding lasts forever and rarely comes off. Great for all kinds of riding! | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Davy Scoobidoobi
a Racer
from Skunk Hollar West Virginia
Date Reviewed: April 8, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$50.00 | | Purchased At: | REI | | Strengths: | It is a helmet and has more foam than holes. | | Weaknesses: | Fit is not so good for me. Not as comfortable as Giro | | Similar Products Used: | Giro | | Bike Setup: | training wheels | | Bottom Line: | Well, I was riding down the road and was hit by a freight train and killed. Seems I did not read the warnings and continued to use this after a crash because it looked ok. The foam had been crushed and it lost its ability to asorb impact. Of course, it wouldn't have helped with the train anyway.
USed for years, it is ok. It is a bike helmet. pads are better than Giro junk which falls apart quickly. A bear to adjust. The fact that it is not as aerodynamic as others cost me the Tour De France 2 years in a row. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Grant Meredith
a Cross Country Rider
from Wodonga, VIctoria, Australia
Date Reviewed: January 1, 2001 | | Favoriate Trail: | Lots of em' | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$50.00 | | Purchased At: | Cant remember | | Strengths: | Wont break easily, I had several bad crashes.....it's still fine | | Weaknesses: | Not enough working air vents, your head gets hot after a while.
Visor gets in way | | Similar Products Used: | Bell - something....... i can't quite remeber
| | Bike Setup: | 99 GT Arrowhead | | Bottom Line: | this helmet will protect you if you stack, but you will have a very hot head by the end of a long ride | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
DIMA
a Weekend Warrior
from brooklyn
Date Reviewed: March 28, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | 1.price
2.tough built | | Weaknesses: | 1.ventilation is not adequate
2.visor interferes with your sight | | Bike Setup: | mongoose switchback | | Bottom Line: | considering that the only way to get some air flowing through the vents is to bend your head down and then not being able to see anything because of the visor it's aiiiiight. Although i have to admit that i've used it for quite a while and it took a lot of abuse and still is in working shape | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sean J
a Cross Country Rider
from Kincardine Ont
Date Reviewed: March 18, 2000 | | Favoriate Trail: | anything with lots tech. and xc | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | still wearable after 3 years | | Weaknesses: | Really weak shell, dosent look good, hot, not quite stylin | | Similar Products Used: | CCM (what a joke) | | Bike Setup: | tange frame, race race cranks, stx rc and xtr wheelset | | Bottom Line: | This helmet can take a lot of punishment, i hit a tree head first on a downhill and the helmet didn't crack (my neck still hurt pretty bad though). The outer shell is weak though and will become brittle in the cold and soft in the heat. Its a good helment for recreational riders or downhillers who don't want full face helmet. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
David Sennes
a Racer
from La Crosse, WI, USA
Date Reviewed: February 28, 2000 | | Favoriate Trail: | Squeezer | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | cheap, does what it is supposed to do | | Weaknesses: | uncomfortable, very big, and hot, not to stylish either | | Bike Setup: | moab 1 98' | | Bottom Line: | I got it for free when i bought my bike, i wonder why i have it=) | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ian Vickery
a Weekend Warrior
from Baltimore
Date Reviewed: January 13, 2000 | | Favoriate Trail: | Loch Raven | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | Protestion
Price
| | Weaknesses: | Looks big on my head
My head gets hot after an hour of riding | | Bottom Line: | This helmet has saved my life. I was riding on a slight downhill trail that was unfamilar and caught some air off a mound. The trail makes a sharp right about 15 feet after the mound. In mid-air I paniced and put on my brakes. When I hit the ground I was sent flying head first into a bed of rocks.
The side of my helmet (near the temple) hit a good size rock. After regaining my sight 5 minutes later, I thanked God that I had that helmet on. My helmet has about a half-dollar size dent on the side of it. Aside from looking big on my head and it getting a little to hot, I have to give it 5 flamers. It server its purpose, it kept my big head from being cracked open. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Merv
a Weekend Warrior
from Singapore
Date Reviewed: November 18, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
Comfort
Strong & tough helmet
Resilient | | Weaknesses: |
Looks big on me....
Too few vents...
too hot when riding for an hour or so.. | | Similar Products Used: |
Normal helmet...
no brand... | | Bike Setup: |
Giant ATX 860
Manitou spyder 99
Magura HS 33
Profile fibre re bars..
rock shox seat post.. | | Bottom Line: | Its an ok helmet....but i got it off a friend...
I kinda agree with those who said it was rather hot after a long ride....
however overall...its a good for protection and head banging....
i'll give it two chilis and a half... | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jason Zais
a Racer
from Minnesota
Date Reviewed: July 9, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Price | | Weaknesses: |
Bad ventilatioin-especially on long rides
straps | | Similar Products Used: |
Bell evo2
Giro exodus
Giro hammerhead | | Bike Setup: |
does it mater? | | Bottom Line: | This was an ok helet for me. I'm 15 and this was my first mountain bike helmet, but since i,ve crashed on it 4 times (last one my head hit a tree at about 20mph). It can survive a crash and work again, but it doesn't deliver the ventilation and comfort of my new Evo2 which was only 50 bucks! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brett
a Weekend Warrior
from Denton TX
Date Reviewed: June 30, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Bottom Line: | Good price serves the purpose of a helmet. My big complaint is it gets a little toasty here in TX. I end up using part of my water just to keep my head cool and that's a waste of water. Especally in hot summer days around here. But hey it serves the purpose and saved my butt once when I flipped over the handle bars down a really steep hill. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jim
a Weekend Warrior
from NJ
Date Reviewed: June 12, 1999 | | Favoriate Trail: |
Hawshorne | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Lack of weight.
Price
Fit. | | Weaknesses: |
Maybe a couple larger vents- no big deal | | Similar Products Used: |
Specialized | | Bike Setup: |
Set-up. Helemt with some kickin 5 buck quickie Mart fake Oakleys. | | Bottom Line: | Great Helmet. I own the Oasis Pro- '98 model of this one. Cannot beat the price. Wish mine came with a visor. No big deal tough. Thats what my shades are for. Great helmet, fit, price, look, function. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Erik
a Weekend Warrior
from Kingston, Ontario
Date Reviewed: April 12, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Saves your head from being destroyed | | Weaknesses: |
The velcro holding the back brace always comes off.
The visor is terrible.
Inside padding is pretty useless | | Bottom Line: | I really dont like this helmet too much. I bought it because of the price, but for something you have to wear all day it is worth going out and spending a few extra bucks. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rob
a Cross-Country Rider
from Bowie, MD
Date Reviewed: March 25, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Inexpensive helmet that provides good protection. I have had it protect my head from overhanging branches several times! | | Weaknesses: |
Not enough ventilation. Also mine is black-which abosrbs more heat. | | Bottom Line: | Ok choice for a first time helmet or if you are on a limited budget. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike Tomashiro
a Weekend Warrior
from maple ridge B.C
Date Reviewed: March 21, 1999 | | Favoriate Trail: |
red mountain all trails | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
it has saved my head at crazy speed bails , its strong, its cheap enough | | Weaknesses: |
i should have picked a smaller size because every time i shave my head my helmet is to big | | Similar Products Used: |
i have a full face bmx/downhill helmet it is the best its made from pryme | | Bike Setup: |
i ride a 99 specialized fully active direct drive enduro,fullsuspension rear shock rock shox delux,front shock rock shox judy long travell | | Bottom Line: | this is a helmet that does save lives,it has helped me escape near death experiences many times, | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Alex Campbell
a weekend warrior
from edmonton
Date Reviewed: March 10, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
My chemistry teacher had this decent-looking helmet kicking around his classroom for months. My friend and I were in after school one day when he offered me the helmet. a quick inspection and a what the hell later, I was cruisin with this slick piece of gear. The vents are OK, but when I get sweatin` it gets a little toasty. The straps slipped and the visor keeps coming off. (a little duct tape solves this problem nicely). My brother can`t wait to get his greasy little hands on it when I get a better brain bucket. It has its quirks, but doesn`t everything you wear for several hundred hours? | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Alli
a cross-country rider
from NF, Canada
Date Reviewed: February 24, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
This helmet is okay i guess. It fits snugly and confortably on my head. And its fairly cheap. But I don't like the way the straps dig into my chin/neck, even after adjusting them. The ventalation is poor, my head always sweats when i ride. Overall its a pretty good helmet, if i had my time back, I would have bought the Louis Garneau Alien instead. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
cher chin
a weekend warrior
from Singapore
Date Reviewed: November 1, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Bell vertigo saved my life yesterday! Went first trial ride with friends and lost control at first down hill. I cannoned off the bike upon impact and ramed the ground, head on. Stood up, lost my glasses, brusied my knees and elbows but luckily, head is ok (except a little concussion and slight neck sprain). My poor front rim has been disfigured. Turned into an S-shaped junk metal with twisted spokes. I believe the impact was estimated at least 100 G.Vertigo helmet DOES protect as well as it looks (although it resembles the old Oasis with an added visor)...... I give it four chillis. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nick Bailey
a cross-country rider
from Bristol, England
Date Reviewed: October 17, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I brought this green silver and black helmet in a sale in Edmonton, Canada because it was cheap.
The fit seems a bit tight and it gives me a headache !
But as it only cost me $25 (less than a tenner) it leaves me with lots of money for head ache tablets. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
NICK C.
a weekend warrior
from SINGAPORE
Date Reviewed: October 16, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
A damn good piece of head equipment. It looks a lot better then the cratoni helmet I used to have, the vents actually work. It fits snug aroung my head protecting what little brain I have left from my crazy riding style. This is a helmet that I would definatly reconmend to all riders. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
ken
a cross-country rider
from canada
Date Reviewed: September 30, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
this product is all right the hard body is good the ventilation is all right but the padding is hopeless ditto the visor. i ripped mine off. i cant get a good fit either. take my advice, get a GIRO INCLINE OR IF YOU ARE RICH A HAMMERHEAD OR EXODUS!!!!!! !!! !! !! ! !!!! !!! !!! !!! !!! !!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris
a weekend warrior
from Canberra, Oz.
Date Reviewed: September 10, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Got one for $69AUS, which is pretty good, and I'm very satisfied. It is made well, fits perfectly, and I don't seem to have the ventilation probs of many others here. Nice colours, and I like the visor too. Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaa! :) | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Greg
a weekend warrior
from New Brunswick, Canada
Date Reviewed: August 7, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I would definitely reccommend this helmet to anyone. I've seen a lot of complaints about the ventilation on the helmet but so far I haven't noticed in the 2 years I have had it. The colors are great, it fits perfectly on my head, doesn't move around and has saved my head numerous times. The best feature of the Bell Vertigo Pro is the price! I paid about $39 Canadian (which is about $1 American now-a-days :)) for mine and it has done it's duty and done it well. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kevin L.
a weekend warrior
from Toronto, ON
Date Reviewed: August 1, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Haven't crashed so seriously on my head to say if this is a safe helmet, but I guess that's what the certifications are for! Helmet looks ok, but I'm kinda tired of the way this helmet looks now, hehe, starting to long for the Bell EVO2 or some of the Giro's! But anyway, this helmet is reasonably priced and fits quite well, no slippage, and no rattling on bumpy single-track. Only complaint I have about this helmet is that it doesn't really keep your head cool. Ventillation is inadequate. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve
a cross-country rider
from PA
Date Reviewed: July 31, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I wish I would have gotten the same helmet all of these other people are talkin about. My Vertigo Pro is an annoying piece of junk. The visor is driving me nuts. The pathetic little plactic pin that is supposed to keep the thing down in the front never stays in the hole it's supposed to. All I get done doin is pullin it back down into position and back into the hole. The vecro for the padding slides around and exposes the glue that is supposed to hold it. I rip my hair out every time I take the thing off. The ventilation is nonexistant to say the least. The only good thing this helmet has goin for itself is the price and the colors don't look like a bad acid trip like alot of others do. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jacques
a cross-country rider
from Pretoria, South Africa
Date Reviewed: July 13, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Bought this helmet for $39.95 in NYC. Great value for money and great fit. The only problem is that you must glue the straps after you found your fit because they tend to slip during rides. I'll give it a 4 because the ventilation lacks, but I must add the extra star for the price! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mark
a weekend warrior
from Nova Scotia, Canada
Date Reviewed: June 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
The reinforcement of helmet laws in my province have forced me to buy a helmet. I went to many of the local shops and found that there were a lot of very cheap helmets (around $20) which looked aweful, and there were a lot of expensive ones ($70+) that still didn't look that great. I finally settled on the Vertigo Pro helmet by Bell because I liked it's looks, the visor, and it fitted me great. The price was the best part, though, at only $39 plus tax.
I would definately recommend this helmet to anyone, and I think that the new color scheme for this helmet (for 1998) is pretty awesome too...
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Submitted by
Cris
a weekend warrior
from Jacksonville, Florida
Date Reviewed: February 20, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This helmet fits me well and is comfortable. While I am riding I don't even know it's on my head.
Maybe that is just because I am busy watching out for tress though. I would buy this helmet again and
weighing in at $39.95 it didn't break my bank account. Minus one for minimal
ventilation though...4 stars. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sherman
a weekend warrior
from British Columbia, Canada
Date Reviewed: February 15, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This is one of the lower end helmets on the Bell line. I don't really like it that much. I just don't like the Bell padding system. I can't get a good fit with it. This is a good helmet if you are using it for just riding around town and not really too aggressivly. It is very economical. It serves its purpose. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bob
a cross-country rider
from Alabama
Date Reviewed: January 22, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I think this helmwt is great. I have ridden on this helmet for years. I think it is great helmet and would recomend anyone to wear it. I have worn this helmet in all conditons snow, rain, sleet, and once durng a tornado (scarest thing ever). I haven't ever wrecked on the helmet. But I will be getting a new helmet soon so this one will hit the scrap pile soon. I think the ventiliation is sucks hard but overall a good fitting helmet. I would recomend it. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Shepski
a cross-country rider
from Western Australia
Date Reviewed: January 15, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This is a great helmet for $70
what can i say??
i think it looks great
offers fairly good ventilation
rounded padding so your head doesnt move the pads when
you put it on - a nice touch
great helmet but the service i got from bell was less than enthusiastic
i fell off my bike in a huge way, lande d on my head
and broke the helmet. I dont mind that, i didnt feel a thing, it protected
my head like it was supposed to, but two months has passed since
i sent it back to bell for a half price crash replacement
phone calls did nothing.
poor effort mr bell, bu great helmet nonetheless!!! | | Overall Rating: |
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