Review of Bell Adrenaline Adult Bicycle Helmet (Blue)

Bell Adrenaline Adult Bicycle Helmet (Blue)
By: Bell Average Rating: 4.0 Total Reviews: 10
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Good Helmet

On: 2008-09-12

A very adjustable helmet, also comfortable. And doesnt look too dorky.

All in all, I would recommend this.

Serves the purpose

On: 2008-09-06

Unfortunately, it does not fit all. Otherwise, it is a good pick for the price.

Good helmet, but not flashy or super comfortable

On: 2008-08-30

This is a very well-priced, decent all-around helmet that does what it is meant to. I dont find it particularly attractive, though. I also think it isnt the best fit on my head compared to some of the ridiculously expensive ones Ive tried at bike shops.

Great Helmet -- Great Features

On: 2008-08-22

Getting into the safety aspects of bicycling later in life, this is my first bicycle helmet. I had not bought into the need for a helmet on bicycle, but I think they have come a long way in the past few years. Although a neophyte to bike helmets, I do have 40 years of motorcycle experience and am a motorcycle safety instructor, so I will compare this helmet with my experience with another type of safety helmet !
1 - Hard plastic shell : The shell seems a little too pliable but I am going to assume that it offers adequate protection
2 - Polystyrene - used to absorb the impact: Seems less dense than I had expected -- this too was a little too mushy --

--- Overall for these two safety features, I suppose because a bicycle helmet protects at a significantly lower speed, you would want your hard outer shell and your protective polystyrene to give at lower speeds -- so I give TOP MARKS to the Bell Adrenaline helmet

3 - Comfort Pads : The comfort pads are pretty lame -- the tiny pads are velcroed in -- and the fitting system is designed as a one size fits all -- It works, but it exacerbates the problems with the comfort pads and retention system ! Wearing the helmet a short time leaves you with a sweaty head. This helmet is VERY hot.

4 -- The Retention System : This too is a little disappointing -- although you just want to clasp the helmet to your head, the straps are either too loose or too tight and jammed into your ear. I have read the directions and fooled around with them === I guess I just have a funny head -- but this would probably be resolved if we went back to sizes on a helmet instead of 1 size fits all.

So for these two features I would rate the Bell Adrenaline -- well -- not so good.

Overall -- I would rate the helmet good and pray that the Bell Company works on the comfort pads and retention system and has a better model out the next time I am in the market !

Fred Meyer has it for $15.99

On: 2008-08-08

I ordered this before reading the reviews. It cost me $24.99 from Amazon.com and I saw the EXACT same helmet at Fred Meyer for $15.99. I am still waiting on the helmet. Should have checked my local store first. That is a HUGE price difference. Lesson learned.

Bought from wal mart but just as good here too

On: 2008-07-14

It is very comfy and is lightweight yet durable. Bell you have done it again!

buy it at wal-mart.

On: 2008-03-10

fits great. looks great. I found out 2 days after buying it here, that you can get one at wal-mart for about $10.

cheaper at walmart

On: 2007-10-20

The bike helmet is great. It even looks real cool even on an old guy like me. Delivery was prompt. Merchandise in excellent condition and great quality. Just found out it is $5 cheaper at WallyWorld. Oh well. Im satisfied. It was easier than going to Walmart and standing in line.

cheaper at walmart

On: 2007-10-19

The bike helmet is great. It even looks real cool even on an old guy like me. Delivery was prompt. Merchandise in excellent condition and great quality. Just found out it is $5 cheaper at WallyWorld. Oh well. Im satisfied. It was easier than going to Walmart and standing in line.

Great

On: 2007-10-05

The helmet is well designed and has the appropriate adjustments for a comfortable yet snug fit. The visor is optional. I highly recommend this product.

pretty good helmet

On: 2007-07-05

very sleek design, but if you have a larger head do not buy because it will look odd. the strap system is a little difficult to get right, but when you do it fits great. padding system is a little light and are not adjustable but overall a great product.