Review of Bell Solar Bike Helmet

Bell Solar Bike Helmet
By: Bell Average Rating: 4.5 Total Reviews: 29
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Bell Solar Bike Helmet

On: 2009-12-17

The helmet fits well and has the good adjustment dial in the back. It is light and should be plenty cool enough. Curiously, it appears to be very similar to the Giro Transfer helmet we bought at the same time for the spouse. Blue Bell for male, Red/Silver for female, even more curiously the helmets- when adjusted properly- fit us both equally well! The Bell was less expensive than the Giro, so that was my motivating factor. I am pleased with this purchase & Amazon as usual delivered as promised.

bargain choice for comfy helmet

On: 2009-09-09

nothing fancy, just a basic helmet at a good price. it gets the job done, and the ventilation is adequate.

Good comfort, value

On: 2009-09-03

This is a nice looking helmet. The universal fit feature works well and adjusts fast. It fits my big head fine (7 1/2" hat size). You get a lot for your money, plus is comes with a bonus Bell sticker (that my son immediately claimed!).

Buy with confidence.

Broke on second use

On: 2009-07-25

The price is right, but the dial-fit wheel started to slip, and wouldnt tighten properly the second time I used it. That part is very flimsy and not well-designed.
The helmet has good cooling.
Seems to leave way too much of the back of the head exposed. I understand that the pointy part in the back will keep your head from hitting the ground if you fall backwards. However, if something were to hit you in the lower part of the back of the head - such as a truck mirror for example - there would be nothing to stop it except that flimsy, hard dial-fit buckle.
The chin strap fits uncomfortably, if you adjust it to hold the helmet securely. It really digs into that area where your jaw meets your neck. If you loosen it, then the helmet doesnt seem to be on securely.
Looks too bulky on my head.

Good helmet, great price

On: 2009-06-06

This helmet is highly recommended and worked perfect for me. Fits well on my head (adult male, 600") and tightens well.

Not many features, but who needs it? A great helmet for <$30!

A Great Choice

On: 2009-03-11

If youre looking for a simple and comfortable helmet, this is it.
For those wary of a "one size fits all" helmet, dont be. The helmet has a "web" of hardly noticeable plastic straps that can be tightened or loosened using a discreet dial on the back of the helmet. It makes this helmet, which without this system would wobble all over the place on my head, fit snugly. I havent been in a crash, so I cant speak for its protection, but Im confident that the helmet would do its job.
My only complaint is that it didnt come with a visor. I had seem some photos of the helmet with a visor, and every other helmet Ive bought came with one, but not this helmet. Perhaps it was just left out of my particular package.
All in all, a great choice.

Superior performance for the money

On: 2009-01-06

I think I paid $30 for this when I purchased it last spring through Amazon. It looks like some that cost three times that. The fit is great. The straps are comfortable and adjust easily, allowing for a secure fit. This helmet looks good, fits well and the price is right. What more could you ask for?

Saved my bacon!

On: 2008-12-10

I didnt read all the previous reviews but most discussed the fit. This helmet fit fine for me as well, but more importantly it works. I had a pretty bad accident with bone breaks (collar bone, multiple ribs)requiring surgery and felt a solid head thump on concrete. The helmet compressed and cracked but I had absolutely no head injury. Without a helmet I expect they would have had to wake me up!

Most bang for the buck!

On: 2008-10-12

I ordered one of these to try it out and was so pleased that we now have "3" of them and all who use them like them. Very cool in the summer, snug secure fit, and lightweight make them our choice here in Pensacola. The price was also a factor, but as I stated ,"the most bang for the buck". I dragrace and have worn Bell helmets for years so I knew they were top-notch. Highly recommended...Brent

Excellent fit

On: 2008-08-20

I was concerned about the "universal fit" fitting my 7 5/8ths hat size head.
No problem. It is comfortable and very light.

Bell Solar Bike Helmet

On: 2008-08-10

The helmet fits fine and is nice and light. It came in a timely manner also. Its a little iffy buying a bike helmet without getting it properly fitted, but in this case, it worked out fine as the helmet just fit. Maybe it was the luck-of-the-draw. I am pleased with my purchase.

comfortable , fits

On: 2008-08-08

I have a large head for a woman, and this helmet fits very well and is very comfortable to wear. I love the fact I could buy yellow to match my new bike

Decent helmet

On: 2008-08-05

This helmet has a nice array of adjustment features that works well. It is lightweight and has a good feel without being obstructive. So all in all a pretty good product.

Satisfied

On: 2008-07-14

Helmet adjusted easily, and fit great. I especially liked the great flow-through air design and the color scheme was almost a perfect match for my Trek 7100 Hybrid. Looks cool, not funky.

Bell helmet a good fit

On: 2008-06-27

For the price, this is a great helmet. It is easy
to fit, sits well on the head, but as yet its
safety is untested (thank goodness!).

Where to find the colors

On: 2008-06-15

You can find these helmets in just about any decent sporting goods store or bike shop. What you cant find is the availability of color via this Amazon retailer. The price plus shipping was still a deal and we got the color she wanted. Need I say more? On the helmet, it is one of the best one-size-fits-all helmets out there. The helmet fits a tremendously wide range of hat sizes. The vents allow excellent cooling and it is comfortable. Great buy, and thanks for stocking the helmet in red!!

Very light and fits well

On: 2008-06-01

Very light and fits very well. I have been very satisfied with this bike helmet.

very pleased

On: 2008-04-21

I bought this item as a gift and it fits my bf well and he loves it. It was shipped within two days and overall we are very pleased.

great product trick free shipping offer from amazon

On: 2008-04-05

Satisfied with product/dissapointed in the trick free shipping offer that did not happen...paid shipping so in turn paid too much for product!!!

Nice fit, good price

On: 2008-04-03

I was skeptical of the one-size fits all, as these rarely fit me, but I am happy to say the helmet fits fine on my 7 7/8 hat size head. It is just a tiny bit snug, but does the job. The price was right at twenty bucks for my blue and white helmet.

The build quality is excellent (better than my Giro Mojave that was falling apart). I hope to never have to use it, but it should hold up well. It is comfortable for my 11 mile bike ride.

Comfy fit

On: 2008-03-21

This is a nice looking and very comfortable helmet. I dont like these things tight and this seems to be shaped with a real head in mind, not a mannequin. It is certainly made for an adult not a child like many I have tried. It is easy to clip on and remove and does not make me sweat - my hair isnt so bad either after wearing. Since helmets are mandatory in most if not all states, I think this is a well-designed, comfortable necessity worth purchasing.

Good deal, fast ship, no visor

On: 2008-03-11

I knew that it didnt have one when I ordered it but I feel like they could have thrown in an optional add on visor. Overall, I am very happy with this helmet, good deal, fast ship, rather stylish. But I must warn that I have a big head and found that there are two tight spots about my temples where I had to compress the foam a little to get a comfortable fit. If my head was any bigger this helmet would not fit but as it is I think its very safe and snug.

Basic Bike Helmet

On: 2008-03-03

Basic Bike Helmet that is light, easy to put on and doesnt really bother you while riding. Fits pretty snug. I havent had to adjust it yet as it was done for me by a veteran Bike rider but it looks simple. Might suffer from wear/use on the inside but thats expected. Dont know when Ill have to replace it but it seems good enough.

nice helmet but not for huge heads

On: 2007-10-23

I have a large head. I was a little skeptical about the universal fit, but it does adjust so that it can fit most heads. For my head, I would prefer that the helmet was just a bit larger (the helmet is the constraint, not the adjustable inside). But, while at times it seems bit tight, Ive decided to keep it as the alternatives seem to cost twice as much.

Great Helmet!

On: 2007-09-05

Purchased the Bell Solar Bike Helmet and it fit comfortably. Easy to adjust once I figured out how the straps worked. Recommend this product and company to anyone interested in buying a good reasonably priced helmet.

I'm impressed!

On: 2007-07-29

I didnt have great confidence in the "universal fit" system - until I tried it. I have owned higher end helmets from Bell and Giro, and this fits as well as any Ive owned. I cant see spending $100 for a helmet when this Bell does as well for a third of that.

mom biker

On: 2007-07-07

This was a great helmit. It is nice & cool and I hardly know its on sometimes. Very easy to adjust too.

mom biker

On: 2007-07-06

This was a great helmit. It is nice & cool and I hardly know its on sometimes. Very easy to adjust too.

It fits!

On: 2007-05-13

After many helmets that wobbled back and forth on my head, this helmet has a racketing device in the headliner to tighten up the fit. It stays where I put it and protects my head.

It fits!

On: 2007-05-12

After many helmets that wobbled back and forth on my head, this helmet has a racketing device in the headliner to tighten up the fit. It stays where I put it and protects my head.

Solid, lightweight, unique

On: 2007-02-22

Recommend. Its a helmet, and functions fine as such. The extra pizazz of the aesthetics and easy adjustment put it over the top. I really like it, and get compliments... which says a lot.

Solid, lightweight, unique

On: 2007-02-21

Recommend. Its a helmet, and functions fine as such. The extra pizazz of the aesthetics and easy adjustment put it over the top. I really like it, and get compliments... which says a lot.