Review of Bell Radar Bicycle Helmet

Bell Radar Bicycle Helmet
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Bike Helmet

On: 2008-06-08

My first bicycle helmet, so Im not sure what makes a great helmet. But, its light weight, good fit, everything I was hoping for. Very happy

didn't fit

On: 2008-05-26

The helmets fine, but its way too big. A more prominent fit guide would have helped avoid the wasted money.

Do I have to wear this?

On: 2008-05-05

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.

Bell Radar Bike Helmet

On: 2008-05-05

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

Not so attractive

On: 2008-04-26

I know bike helmets arent 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 Ill wear it anyway.

Good buy

On: 2008-04-17

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.

You get what you pay for

On: 2008-04-16

This is a decent helmet, though a bit clunky and awkward. It also does not fit as comfortably as a better helmet does. Its not uncomfortable, just not as good.

Youd be better of shopping around for a better helmet left over from a previous model year at a discounted price. Youll pay a little bit more and get a helmet that feels much better on your head.

Worth every penny

On: 2008-03-22

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.

Average helmet

On: 2008-01-25

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 shes 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!!!

Helmet doesn't adjust properly!

On: 2007-12-19

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 isnt safe! This helmet Im promptly returning.

Excellent value

On: 2007-11-30

So much less than the other helmets i looked at, and its perfect. Fits great and looks good, except for aesthetics, I dont see any reason to spend more.

helmet

On: 2007-09-24

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 suns rays.

Bell Radar Bicycle Helmet

On: 2007-09-23

Product is just what the description said it is. Good product for a good price. Very happy with my purchase.

Good Solid Helmet

On: 2007-09-17

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 doesnt 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.

Radar Bike Helmet

On: 2007-09-03

I like the product fine. Its 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 its just what I wanted.

phil

Bike Helmet

On: 2007-08-23

Wont know until I really need it, wearing it is fine, but it feels as if landing on it could still be painful as it doesnt quite catch the contour of my skull... May just be the shape of mine though. Airy and non restrictive which is good.

Dumb fit

On: 2007-08-19

The "smart system" didnt 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.

Good standard helmet

On: 2007-08-14

This helmet fits well and is comfortable enough riding short or middle distances (5 mi+). You might want something fancier if youre more hardcore about riding, but for a casual cyclist its great.

good everyday helmet

On: 2007-08-14

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.

Decent cheap helmet

On: 2007-08-14

For the money this helmet cant be beat. It fits well. I only give it three stars because it is pretty heavy compared to the pricier models, and it doesnt 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...

On the fence

On: 2007-08-08

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, its nice, messes up my hair, doesnt "breathe" as much as id hope, but ive never tried another one.

too big

On: 2007-06-14

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.

cheap in price and in make

On: 2007-06-05

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.

good helmet, doesn't vent terribly well

On: 2007-05-23

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. Its still reasonably comfortable.

Ive added some $5 Nathans reflective stickers to increase visibilty. (I wont 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 were getting into the upper 80s, it does not vent very well. I suppose that is what you pay for in the more expensive helmets.

why pay more?

On: 2007-05-09

im 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 wouldnt waste your money when this gets the job done.

why pay more?

On: 2007-05-08

im 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 wouldnt waste your money when this gets the job done.

Bell Bike Helmet

On: 2007-05-08

This was just what I was looking for and the shipping was very quick.

Bell Bike Helmet

On: 2007-05-07

This was just what I was looking for and the shipping was very quick.

saved my head

On: 2007-03-11

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.

Cheap but effective

On: 2007-02-13

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

Good Cheap Bicycle Helmet

On: 2007-01-04

But it has not been put to the test, and hopefully never will.

Good Cheap Bicycle Helmet

On: 2007-01-03

But it has not been put to the test, and hopefully never will.

Good basic bike helmet

On: 2007-01-03

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.

Great helmet, incredible price!

On: 2006-11-15

Well, any bike helmet is just a block of styrofoam and some pretty plastic outside, so I decided Id buy the cheapest one around. Its great for the money!

I have a big head...

On: 2006-11-12

...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. Im 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.

I have a big head...

On: 2006-11-11

...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. Im 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.

Doesn't sit on head well

On: 2006-09-29

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 cant make on part smaller without making the other smaller as well.

Doesn't sit on head well

On: 2006-09-28

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 cant make on part smaller without making the other smaller as well.

nice comfortable helmet

On: 2006-07-15

i looked around for a helmet i liked and at a decent cost, and i really enjoy this helmet no complaints on it.

OK Helmet

On: 2006-07-13

The helmet is OK, medium large is right, the front part is not very well strengthened.

Great

On: 2006-07-06

I have used it several times since purchasing and it has been reliable so far!

Great

On: 2006-07-05

I have used it several times since purchasing and it has been reliable so far!

Life Saver!

On: 2006-07-02

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.Im amazed at the quality of this product Highly Reccomend!!

GREAT PRODUCT FOR THE MONEY.

On: 2006-02-10

I dont like to wear a helmet. If you are smart you will. The Bell Radar is light, comfortable, stylish and inexpensive. I dont 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.

Great price for a decent bike helmet

On: 2005-11-09

I needed a bike helmet. This one was hard to pass up for this price. Its 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.

Great price for a decent bike helmet

On: 2005-11-08

I needed a bike helmet. This one was hard to pass up for this price. Its 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.