Bell Citi Bike Helmet

Bell Citi Bike Helmet

Bell Citi Bike Helmet
List Price: $59.99
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Category: Sports
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Equipment Details

Manufacturer: Bell
Brand: Bell
Color: Orange
Product features:
  • Constructed with fusion in-mold microshell
  • Utilizes ErgoDial fit system and cam-lock levers
  • 16 channeled vents force cool air in and warm air out
  • Weighs 255 grams and comes in Universal Adult size
  • Complies with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's safety standards for bicycle helmets
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Sports reviews of Bell Citi Bike Helmet

Customer Review: Great helmet. Period.
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars

My first helmet - purchased about a year ago - was a Bell Faction, which is a BMX-style helmet. I've always hated racer-type helmets that make you look like an alien, so I went that route when I suddenly became a newbie bicycle commuter.

That helmet was fine - it was simple, fit well, and gave me the look I wanted.

After a while, I began to realize that it was pretty heavy and hot - basically no ventilation - also the weird-ish padding inside was starting to fall off. I still don't like the racer helmets, so I did a little research and found this little gem for the sweet spot between road racers and mountain bikers/BMX-ers. Definitely lighter, more aerodynamic, better cooling vents, and it does look great, I think.

The comment about it looking like a baseball helmet is way off - this person clearly has never worn a helmet before. The Bell Faction - now that's a baseball helmet. (Since this is now my 2nd helmet, clearly I'm an expert now :-) ) This helmet is WAY less bulky than the Faction, although, yes, I'm sure it is probably a little larger than a racer helmet.

Also, contrary to some comments, the bill on the front is ***NOT*** for forehead protection -- that's just silly. Its function is to block sun and rain - and it works pretty well, too. Just slip it a tad more forward than you would normally wear it when riding into the sun or rain, and it'll keep you from being blinded, and keeps rain off your glasses, too. GREAT feature. With my old Faction helmet I used to wear a baseball cap beneath my helmet for the same reason - no need for that any more.

On hot days, the vents are great. Yeah, a racing helmet has more vents. They're also a little silly looking and generally way more expensive. Now that it's November, it's getting a little colder, but I just wear a skull cap or knit cap underneath, and it keeps my head warm.

I was a little worried about the one-size-fits-all thing, but the helmet is attached to your head by a suspension of plastic webbing that expands and contracts by adjusting a dial (like most hardhats, if you know what that's like), so it fits great (I do have a medium sized head, though), and if I wear a knit cap underneath, I just open it up a little, and it fits great then, too.

The matte gray is really attractive. I don't know if it's reflective (since it's on my head I can't see it), but it does have a great slot on the back for your blinky light - great safety feature - I just keep my light there 100% of the time now.

What can I say, I really like this helmet!
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Description of Bell Citi Bike Helmet

Built with all the urban sensibilities of the Metropolis but with a few less frills, the new Citi delivers midrange features at a base-model price. From the ErgoDial fit system for easy sizing adjustments to the durability of Fusion In-Mold construction, the Citi delivers like a bike messenger in traffic. Includes Blade visor, easy-adjust Cam-lock levers, air-moving Channeled Ventilation and the option of adding a Flip Mirror.
Built with urban sensibilities in mind, the Bell Citi Life and Style Bike Helmet delivers midrange features at a base-model price. This life and style-bike helmet is constructed with a fusion in-mold microshell, which utilizes the process of bonding the helmet's microshell to its EPS foam layer, rather than forming the two separately and taping them together later, to provide a sturdier, more solid helmet. This helmet features Bell's ErgoDial fit system to deliver an easy one-hand adjustment with the press of a button and slide of the dial for a firm, snug and comfortable stability.

The Citi also features a removable blade visor, and cam-lock levers that make it easy to adjust the straps around your ears. For your comfort, this bicycle helmet includes 16 channeled vents that are specially designed to force cool, fresh air in through the front and around your head, while flushing warm air out of the rear ports. The Citi helmet comes in Bell's Universal Adult size (54-61cm), weighs 290 grams, and complies with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's safety standards for bicycle helmets.

Helmet Tips--You Should Always...

  • Wear a helmet when you ride
  • Wear your helmet low in the front to protect the forehead
  • Fasten your buckle and tighten your chin strap
  • Check your adjustments every time you wear your helmet
  • Inspect your helmet regularly for signs of wear or damage
  • Wear a helmet designed for your activity

About Bell
More world champions have worn Bell Helmets than all other helmet brands combined. From Grand Prix racing through the Indy 500 to Olympic cycling, Bell helmets have played a vital role in protecting sportsmen and women for nearly 50 years. Bell began as a small auto parts store in a suburb of Los Angeles. Growing under the leadership of Roy Richter, Bell became a leader in safety equipment for auto racing, motorcycling, and then bicycling. His commitment to creating great product through a close connection with the sport, along with his trust of and care for the people who worked for him, turned Bell from a one-man operation into a multi-million dollar enterprise. His legacy lives on today in Bell's commitment to racing, quality and innovation.

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