Bell Solar Bike Helmet – Black/Red Guilt Trip Universal Size
@ With a breezy, comfortable feel and sporty look, the Solar Cycling Helmet by Bell Sports is a perfect choice for casual riders. Its 23 ventilation ports and easy-to-use features, including Bell’s own ErgoDial fit system, give you a great fit without the fuss. And the quality in-mold construction makes the Solar a bright choice for cyclists.Universal adult sizes: 21.25″-24″/54-61 cm.
- The ErgoDial Fit System brings one-handed adjustments to Bell’s Universal Fit helmets; a simple press of the button and slide of the dial bring snug and comfy stability
- In-mold polycarbonate shell bonds the helmet’s microshell to its EPS foam layer to provide a sturdier, more solid helmet; the EPS foam is shot into the thin microshell cap when its in the mold-hence the name-rather than formed separately and taped on later
- Certifications: CPSC Bicycle and CE EN1078
- Vents: 23
- Weight: 10.4 oz/294 g
List Price: $ 34.95
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Cycling Helmets
Bell Solar Bike Helmet BlackRed Guilt Trip Universal Size
Why pay more?,
Helmet technology has evolved to the point where there’s little functional difference between entry-level models and the top of the line ones. They all consist of a shell, nylon webbing and some EPS foam. And while the more costly units may carry stickers signifying compliance with multiple certification standards (Snell, ASTM, CPSC, etc.), keep in mind that manufacturers are obligated to pay for the costs of testing along with (in many cases) royalty fees that grant them the privilege of applying the stickers of certain privately-funded safety foundations. A given helmet may well comply with the latest Snell standard, but unless the manufacturer pays Snell’s fees, they can’t say it does.
So that brings us to the Bell Solar. I’ve worn many Bell helmets (and crashed a few) over the years and have never found their protection to be lacking in any area. I originally bought a Solar as the first adult-sized helmet for my still-growing daughter, so I didn’t want to spend too much on one that might well end up being replaced in a year. Once it arrived, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the adjustable-fit system would accommodate even my 60cm melon, and it was a couple ounces lighter than the dated Giro I’d been using. So I bought another one for myself. After more than 2000 miles of training, racing and touring (including 540 miles on the week-long Ride The Rockies), I have no complaints at all. The Solar fits well and has sufficient airflow to keep my head cool even when racing a criterium on a 90-degree day. Plus, its ridiculously low price means I have money left over to spend on other stuff for my bike.
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