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 Great price for a decent bike helmet, November 8, 2005
By Jesse D. Walker (Logan, UT)
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I needed a bike helmet. This one was hard to pass up for this price. It's made by Bell, a well-known manufacturer. The helmet is rather simple. What you would get by spending more money on a different helmet would be one that was slightly lighter, with more air vents and a fancier strap adjusting mechanism. This helmet came with the visor (not yet attached, so you can put it on or not), three pieces of extra padding (thicker than the padding that comes installed in case you want to switch), and a generic instruction manual (written for all Bell helmets, not just this one). Anyway, it looks decent, and will protect its wearer in case of a crash as well as any other helmet.
63 of 65 people found the above review helpful.
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 Life Saver!, July 1, 2006
By Murkereedime (Reisterstown , MD)
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This Helmet saved my life I went over the handlebars of my bike sent about 12 feet hit the ground headfirst I weigh about 230 so I would be dead had I not worn this helmet.I'm amazed at the quality of this product Highly Reccomend!!
50 of 53 people found the above review helpful.
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GREAT PRODUCT FOR THE MONEY., February 9, 2006
By C. Cain Jr.
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I don't like to wear a helmet. If you are smart you will. The Bell Radar is light, comfortable, stylish and inexpensive. I don't plan on seeing how it will hold up under a crash, but based upon the design, it should. If I were riding in the mountains, or needed extra protection, I would upgrade to one of Bells more expensive products. This one will be fine for me.
14 of 18 people found the above review helpful.
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 cheap in price and in make, June 5, 2007
By quackhead (New York, NY USA)
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While shopping for a helmet, I noticed that this helmet had decent reviews and the price was good. However, after a couple of weeks of use the cheap plastic that attaches the strap to the helmet broke off. Looking at it and the design, I can see why it broke off. Without this attachment, the helmet is useless. Tried taping it, but the design makes it difficult for it to stay on.
I had purchased another product from Bell (the headlight and taillight combo) that also had incredibly poor quality parts and design flaws. This product was so poorly made, when I tried to insert the battery, the thing literally crumbled. Five different parts broke off in a snap.
It seems the company has been doing a lot of cost cutting and it really does show in its products.
13 of 14 people found the above review helpful.
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saved my head, March 10, 2007
By billw (Sugar Land, TX USA)
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I had a wreck 3 weeks ago and the helmet did its job. My head hit the pavement on a fall during a training ride. The foam cracked instead of my skull. Many thanks to Bell for making a reasonably priced and effective product.
11 of 12 people found the above review helpful.
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I have a big head..., November 11, 2006
By Ron R. Santua
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...and could never find a decent helmet. All the others pinched the side of my skull as if they expected me to have a peanut shaped noggin. Then, one day as I was admiring the gray hairs starting to sprout on my sides I realized my head was not spherical but that I had a natural bump on the right side. I'm no phrenologist (i.e., head bump reading fortune teller) but I could tell this helmet was in my future, snug, light, unobtrusive and stylish. Moral: knobby, big headed cyclist stop here.
8 of 9 people found the above review helpful.
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 Helmet doesn't adjust properly!, December 19, 2007
By morning cappuccinos (Philadelphia, PA)
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Although this item is indicated to a range of sizes (and I picked a size with a similar range to my current bike helmet), this helmet just could not adjust to fit properly. There is no "band" around the head to adjust fit. So, although one could adjust the neckstrap to make the helmet more snug-seeming, it will never fit around your head properly (unless your head is the EXACT size).
With the fit of this helmet, frankly it isn't safe! This helmet I'm promptly returning.
7 of 7 people found the above review helpful.
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Dumb fit, August 19, 2007
By James P. Ansbro (Richmond, Va.)
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The "smart system" didn't work for me so I must be dumb. I normally wear a large helmet. I fiddled for over an hour trying to get a tight fit and could not.The Bell instructions did not indicate how to tighten up the fit. The back strap is non adjustable. I am returning it.
5 of 5 people found the above review helpful.
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 Doesn't sit on head well, September 28, 2006
By gelie
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This helmite does not sit on my head very well. The strap that makes the perimiter shorter is attached to teh strap that holds it verticly in place. Therefore you can't make on part smaller without making the other smaller as well.
5 of 7 people found the above review helpful.
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why pay more?, May 8, 2007
By C. williams (AZ, United States)
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i'm seeing extremely similar helmets in store that cost 3 to 4 times as much. the helmet looks nice, fits nicely and protects just like any other helmet out there. I wouldn't waste your money when this gets the job done.
3 of 4 people found the above review helpful.
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nice comfortable helmet, July 15, 2006
By lynn (hayward, wi)
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i looked around for a helmet i liked and at a decent cost, and i really enjoy this helmet no complaints on it.
3 of 5 people found the above review helpful.
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Cheap but effective, February 12, 2007
By Joecompute (Buffalo Grove, Il United States)
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This helmet has an outer shell much like the plastic packaging of, say, a self serve MP-Player or such. The action is all in the foam lining - the color shel is a thin hard film of plastic. Not terribly elegant, but for the price I paid (under $10) quite a novelty
3 of 7 people found the above review helpful.
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Do I have to wear this?, May 5, 2008
By Michele Christmas (Jacksonville, FL)
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That is what I said when I was told that I should get a bike helmet when I decided that I wanted to get a bike. But I am so happy that I followed my friends advice and ordered it, it came to me quicker than my bike did, I put it on and the fit is great and I even fell off my bike and my head hit the ground and it was well protected. I happen to be in the store to get a bag for my bike and I saw a Bell helmet and it was way more expensive than what I paid from Amazon. Thanks for the savings.
2 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
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Not so attractive, April 26, 2008
By Ataber (New York, NY United States)
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I know bike helmets aren't meant to be flattering, but the cheaper Bell helmets, like this one, tend to make one look like a mushroom-head. After much careful study and input from friends, it appears the the problem lies in the extra swath of visible grayish styrofoam along the hairline, giving the whlle thing a less-than-sleek look. That said, it keeps my head unsmushed, so I'll wear it anyway.
2 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
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Average helmet, January 25, 2008
By rage_wrx (NY,USA)
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I bought this helmet and a Kent USA Aero helmet ,and comparatively its not all that good.You can get the Kent for just $2-3 more.The fastening system on this one isnt what I would call original.The Kent has a snugger fit.Also there is very little extra padding(just a small piece for the forehead whereas Kent gives you the whole thing),but for $15 what more could you ask for.My wife says she's not going to wear it anyway .So i guess this is for those who buy a helmet just because the law binds you to wear one!!!
2 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
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Good Solid Helmet, September 17, 2007
By Mike H. (Brooklyn, NY)
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If you are looking for a good helmet that fits well, look no further. The web inside sits on the head pretty well and the chin strap has "anti-pinch" which is a relief. I always hated getting skin caught when trying to close it. Also doesn't catch facial hair (for guys and some ladies...haha)
Seriously though, the helmet is good for the price. There is one little thing I would change though. The sweat pads inside get soaked way to quick and maybe should have been made from different material, like microfiber. Instead it is made from a spongy material that gets super wet. All in all, good buy.
2 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
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good everyday helmet, August 14, 2007
By K. Levise (Utah, United States)
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I ordered this helmet to replace the basic one that I use when riding around town or to use as a backup helmet in case something happens to my more expensive one. The biggest difference between this one and a better helmet is mainly in the fit adjustment and in the ventilation. They are all pretty much made of styrofoam and plastic. If you are looking for a good value on a bike helmet, this one sure fits the bill.
2 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
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too big, June 14, 2007
By Internet Shopper Extraordinaire (Philadelphia, PA)
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I ordered the small/medium and it is still too large for my head and slides around. I guess I will have to go for the kiddie size next time. Other than that it is a typical bike helmet. Not as sleek as a giro, but it will work.
2 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
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good helmet, doesn't vent terribly well, May 23, 2007
By mr rwn (east nashvegas, tn)
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I use this helmet for my morning and afternoon commutes.. 16mi roundtrip through city and greenway conditions. I have a big head, literally and figuratively, so the medium/large rides a little high on my noggin. It's still reasonably comfortable.
I've added some $5 Nathans reflective stickers to increase visibilty. (I won't hesitate to suggest that anyone who rides with traffic should light themselves up light a christmas tree.)
My only complaint would be that now that we're getting into the upper 80's, it does not vent very well. I suppose that is what you pay for in the more expensive helmets.
2 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
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Great helmet, incredible price!, November 15, 2006
By Colin D. Joye (Cambridge, MA)
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Well, any bike helmet is just a block of styrofoam and some pretty plastic outside, so I decided I'd buy the cheapest one around. It's great for the money!
2 of 5 people found the above review helpful.
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Cheap Quality, October 15, 2009
By Rob (Philadelphia, PA)
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The product claims it is "the best in it's league" which essentially means that this is what you get for what you pay. When looking at the product before I bought it, I though this was a decent buy for the price. Now I realize I should have invested a little more money and gotten myself a better helmet.
Day 2 after buying it, the strap came off but I was able to fix it. On day 10, the helmet fell on to the floor (I was not wearing it when it fell) and the side cushioning broke off. Now that was beyond repair and made me realize that cheap quality is what you get when you try to save money. If you are a regular city biker like I am, I would advise you to stay away from this product. Go to a local EMS store or something and get a much better helmet for about 20 bucks more.
1 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
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Cheap, but it does the job!, June 17, 2009
By C. Padovan (Boston, MA USA)
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It arrived sooner than it was predicted and I'm using it for the last month. I could adjust for my head and my husband's since the size is Medium/Large, using the extra foam that came together with the helmet. I have to confess that the appearance is a little bit "cheap" despite the fact that it has "2 stars" (of 3 maximum) related to security and comfort. I hope never need it in an accident but the price totally worth it!
1 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
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You get what you pay for, April 16, 2008
By Skruffy (Boston)
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This is a decent helmet, though a bit clunky and awkward. It also does not fit as comfortably as a better helmet does. It's not uncomfortable, just not as good.
You'd be better of shopping around for a better helmet left over from a previous model year at a discounted price. You'll pay a little bit more and get a helmet that feels much better on your head.
1 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
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Worth every penny, March 22, 2008
By DNAgirlie (Portland OR)
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For the price this helmet was well worth it. It fits nicely and is lightweight. I have a large head and it was easy to adjust properly. Its just a good basic safetly helmet and i also like the design.
1 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
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Bike Helmet, August 23, 2007
By C. Chin Loy (Kingston, Jamaica)
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Won't know until I really need it, wearing it is fine, but it feels as if landing on it could still be painful as it doesn't quite catch the contour of my skull... May just be the shape of mine though. Airy and non restrictive which is good.
1 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
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Decent cheap helmet, August 14, 2007
By newB roadie (cincinnati OH)
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For the money this helmet can't be beat. It fits well. I only give it three stars because it is pretty heavy compared to the pricier models, and it doesn't vent as well as the pricier models, which is what you pay for in the more expensive helmets...That being said, I hope I never have to find out the hard way how effective this brain bucket is, but it seems like it will do the trick...
1 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
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helmet, September 24, 2007
By Lori Morris (St. Charles, MO)
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I have enjoyed this helmet. It fits on my head very well. I like the little visor that came with it. It helps with blocking out the sun's rays.
1 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
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Good standard helmet, August 14, 2007
By Megan Hauser (Chicago, IL)
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This helmet fits well and is comfortable enough riding short or middle distances (5 mi+). You might want something fancier if you're more hardcore about riding, but for a casual cyclist it's great.
1 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
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On the fence, August 8, 2007
By R. Missaghi (Minneapolis, MN USA)
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do you really need a helmet? Motorist give 3-8inches less clearance to cyclist wearing one. At 30mph it simply shatters anyway. It only covers the top of your head, if your gonna wear one you may as well wear a full face helmet. That said I wear this anyways, it's nice, messes up my hair, doesn't "breathe" as much as i'd hope, but i've never tried another one.
1 of 5 people found the above review helpful.
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Good Cheap Bicycle Helmet, January 3, 2007
By Independent thinker (Turlock, CA USA)
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But it has not been put to the test, and hopefully never will.
1 of 6 people found the above review helpful.
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good but not great, September 2, 2010
By great shopper (dallas, TX)
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I bought this Bell Radar (small size) for myself and a Schwinn Thrasher Adult Micro Bicycle Helmet for my husband. I really love my husband Trasher more than my Radar. This helmet has elastic band at the back but it is not really an adjustable like schwinn Trasher has. so even though Bell Radar is smaller in size, still Schwinn Trasher fit me better because of the adjustable system.
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Not bad at all, but one major issue, August 19, 2010
By C. Veresh (Taylor, MI)
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It's worked, though I haven't tested the it's melon protecting abilities fortunately. I had one, potentially major issue with it when the clamps thread did not extend long enough to go under my chin and snap in place by my ear. I never thought I had a long face, and I still don't, but if your head is shaped more like an egg than a basketball like mine than you might want to watch out. To rectify the problem I extended the clamp to the very edge and sowed it to stay there and now it fits fine, though barely. Other than that, it's comfortable, keeps my head cool, and the cap-like front end is nice. And you can't be the price (though if the melon breaks, think less positively of that).
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Comfortable and inexpensive, August 15, 2010
By H. Le
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My wife likes this helmet because it is very comfortable and easy to adjust. Hope we will never have to find out it the helmet really can protect her or not, but so far so good.
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quality helmet, June 28, 2010
By maryroush
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This is my first helmet and it is lightweight and has great ventilation. Kool art on it. My two friends had just purchased theirs, for about twice as much money, then tried mine and returned theirs to reorder this one. They thought the fit was a lot better. Thanks for the great price!
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Bell Radar Bike Helmet, March 16, 2010
By Moso42 (Plain City, OH)
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I bought this item as a gift for my brother and he loved the color and fit.
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Nice price; poor fit, January 18, 2010
By Daredevil XLI (Silver City, NM)
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Fairly attractive, reasonably priced helmet. Ordered small/medium based on head-size (cm.) designations on display page. Could not make proper fit either securely or comfortably (wobbled high on head). Returned (on Amazon's dime) & ordered Bell Citi (safety yellow) universal fit. Much better. Amazon credited my return w/ no problem.
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Good for the price, December 31, 2009
By Sameer (Virginia)
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If you are looking for a cost effective helmet, this is as good as any. The construction quality is not the best, but it does provide adequate protection for your head in case of a fall. It's not the most comfortable helmet, but it sits on my head snugly. If you are a biking enthusiast, this helmet is not for you. If you are like me and go for an occasional ride, then the price of this cannot be beat.
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Good adult helmet, unadjustable, but good price, October 8, 2009
By Book, game maven (Chapel Hill, NC)
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This is a good adult helmet, at the moment I bought it top 3 cheapest ones you could get free delivery on. It has one (the cheek) place you can adjust it for better fitting, but it fits me very well and the price is fantastic for a helmet.
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Not very adjustable; neck strap position a poor fit for me, September 6, 2009
By kaivamei (USA)
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I got this for the simplicity of adjustment, and it is simple! But there is a tradeoff in that adjustment is limited.
The neck strap position is a poor fit for me -- it is too far back, annoyingly pressing up against the top of my neck -- but there is nothing I can do about it. So in the end, this turns out to be a very uncomfortable helmet.
In short: you're fine if it happens to fit you; but if not, tough luck.
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Cannot beat the price., July 11, 2009
By FPS fanatic (Shoreview, MN USA)
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I pleased with the product it fits fine and it does what it is meant to do. The price was what attracted me the most and I was a little worried when I purchased it that it would feel really cheap, but I was pleasantly surprised by the design and fit. Good product, great price.
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Comfortable, inexpensive, June 24, 2009
By SPB-RU (CA USA)
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This was one of the least expensive helmets, and, since I only use my bike occasionally, it was a good option for me.
The helmet is comfortable and the holes allow enough air through to provide nice cooling to my head.
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Helmet, June 7, 2009
By Clinton C. Wigen
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This Bell helmet arrived in great time and condition. Fits nice, light weight, very comfortable, good buy.
Clint.
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Sturdy, lightweight, and comfortable, May 15, 2009
By Frank J. Perricone (People's Republic of Vermont)
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About the only thing I don't like about this helmet is the color: my wife's helmet is a nice red that matches her bike, but for my size my choices were bland silver and bland grey.
But the helmet feels solid and is light and comfortable, with good ventilation. The straps are easy to adjust and the fit is good; the helmet comes with stick-on pads to improve the fit but I didn't need to use them.
I haven't given it the test of actually falling while wearing it, thankfully!
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Bike Helmet, June 8, 2008
By maceyman (Oceanside, NY USA)
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My first bicycle helmet, so I'm not sure what makes a great helmet. But, it's light weight, good fit, everything I was hoping for. Very happy
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didn't fit, May 26, 2008
By Blake S. Cameron
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The helmet's fine, but it's way too big. A more prominent fit guide would have helped avoid the wasted money.
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Bell Radar Bike Helmet, May 4, 2008
By Coconut girl (san jose, ca, usa)
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Great Helmet, fits and adjusts to different sizes nicely... visor is easily attached and removed, great value for a trusted brand that doesnt make you look too geeky
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Good for the price, February 7, 2007
By Taylor H
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Good overall helmet for the price but certainly not the best quality or the most comfortable.
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Good basic bike helmet, January 3, 2007
By J. McClellan (Roanoke, VA)
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I bought this helmet for my son. It adjusts easily and looks good. The visor does not secure very well to the helmet, but a little glue would solve the problem if you really want it on the helmet. Very good helmet for $10.
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Saved by the Bell!, November 3, 2009
By Science Rules (Chantilly, Virginia)
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After I reconditioned my 35 year old English bike, I thought that I never used a helmet before, so why start now. But my wife insisted that I get a helmet so I looked for an inexpensive one on Amazon. The second time I road my bike, I went flying over the handlebars and totally wiped out. If I wasn't wearing my Bell Radar Bike Helmet, I'm quite sure I would not be writing this review. Bell - I won't leave home without it!!
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Good buy, April 17, 2008
By Josh (VA, USA)
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Comparing the prices that are on the market for a similar product, I am happy that I bought this one. I dont ride my bike too much and I am satisfied with it as it serves the purpose. Great value for money.
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Excellent value, November 30, 2007
By David Adams (Philly)
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So much less than the other helmets i looked at, and it's perfect. Fit's great and looks good, except for aesthetics, I don't see any reason to spend more.
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Bell Radar Bicycle Helmet, September 23, 2007
By Donald W. Ferguson (Duvall, WA United States)
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Product is just what the description said it is. Good product for a good price. Very happy with my purchase.
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Radar Bike Helmet, September 3, 2007
By easy rider (Ft Myers, FL)
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I like the product fine. It's light and easy to wear . Not too ostentatious. The strap is a little skinny making it cut into the chin a little when properly worn. Otherwise it's just what I wanted.
phil
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Bell Bike Helmet, May 7, 2007
By K. Ginsky (Savage, MN United States)
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This was just what I was looking for and the shipping was very quick.
0 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
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OK Helmet, July 13, 2006
By Ivan D. Ivanov
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The helmet is OK, medium large is right, the front part is not very well strengthened.
0 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
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Great, July 5, 2006
By Emily S. Dugan (Somerville, MA)
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I have used it several times since purchasing and it has been reliable so far!
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