Customer Reviews

Bell Bellistic Bike Helmet

5 star:		(9)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I ride both mountain bikes and Motorcycles; and learned the hard-way that there is a big difference in helmet sizing depending on the intended use. For Motorcycles I need a 'medium' helmet for my average sized adult head... a size large motorcycle helmet fits loosely on my skull and is therefor not as safe.
This is why I originally ordered a 'Medium' Bell Bellistic bike helmet; only to have it arrive and cause my ears to burn while trying to put it on and take it off for the first time. The good news is that the return was easy and I was credited all but the $6.70 return S&H. I re-ordered the same helmet in the next size bigger and it too is pretty darn tight (considering it's a 'Large' and I don't have a 'Large' head). I decided to keep it rather than return the same product AGAIN for the same reason.
My next disappointment was on my inaugaral ride: the mouth protecting area of the helmet smelled strongly of the synthetic chemicals used in the production process and as I huffed and puffed up a hill every inhalation was laced with off-gassing chem's; seriously detracting from the enjoyment of my ride. I've left it out in the sun and rain and wind for about a week so it's probably "good to go" by now. My advice: Order 1 to 2 sizes bigger than you think you need, and let it breathe before you hit the trails.

This is a great helmet. I bought it to replace another Bellistic I bought a few years ago. I'm an aggressive mountain bike rider, and have unfortunately landed on my head a few times; the Bellistic kept my head in one piece. It is cheaper than other good helmets, the trade off is that it has fewer air vents than some (so I bought a white one for those hot summer days). It also does not have a removable liner, so it's harder to wash. The sizes run small. I usually wear a size small, but my Bellistic is a medium. I'm giving it 5 stars because based on the price, it is excellent. I have friends who have spent $200 or more for their helmets with more vents and removable liners.

This hetmet is great helmet to have. It is light weight and can take a beating. I have had it for a little over a month and it has been great.

I just purchased this item and it looks amazing, but I couldn't do much with it since the Medium size I ordered was almost child size, so I am having to return it. I am not sure if the large size will work but I am afraid this may be a mislabeled child item.

I bought this helmet for use on my 30mph Urban Electric Bike. I needed something with a little more protection than my simple bike helmet. Works great. I can still hear everything I need to with the slots over the ears, visibility is great as well. A great buy!

Only complaint is the size. I have a large and it is still snug (even through that is probably safer). Get one size bigger than you think you need.

Product is great, very good quality however sizes are crazy.... my nephew uses a size S and that is what we ordered... helmet stopped at his forehead... ask for at least one bigger size, if you are S then buy a M or L. It is frustrating the time you spend returning the item and then having to order again...

My 3 and 5 year old both like biking, scootering and more. We had very good helmets already but not full face. Other parents recommended that we get a full face helmet. We shopped around and I bought two of these (different sizes) for the kids. It has saved them several times now. They tell me that visibility is very good and they do not get hot at all. I'd recommend these. The kids are excited to wear them and we are happy they are well protected.

My son was very happy with the Bell BMX Helmet......the colors just look so awesome on it, it was made good and well worth the money!

These helmets are way too small for the sizing. Had to send back without using so can't comment on quality.

Most reviews here mentioned the sizing is too small and recommended to get 1 or 2 size bigger.

My head is a Medium for the Giro Xen and Fox Flux. Since most suggested to get a size or two bigger, I purchased a Large. Well, I received the Bell Balistic (large) today; tried it on; and the helmet happened to be loose on me. After inserting the extra pads that the helmet came with and playing around with it on my head, it was still loose.

Knowing that the Bellistic's padding does not come out so it can be easily wash, I planned to wear a bandanna over my head so I would sweat mostly into the rag instead of the padding. After trying the helmet on with the bandanna, the helmet snugged perfectly-- not too tight and not too loose.

The quality of the Bellistic is excellent. With the helmet on, I pounded my head to the table and the it did the job-- no pain and nothing uncomfortable. The helmets shape is wonderful because the goggle strap wraps around the the lower edge, which does not cover any air vents.

Overall, great helmet, great price.