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Like the rising sun, the new Solar lights up the Bell line. Features Bell's ErgoDial fit system, Fusion In-Mold construction, Cam-lock levers for easy strap adjustment and 23 ventilation ports to keep you cool.

User Reviews about Bell Solar Bike Helmet

No need to spend more on a quality biking helmet. It fits well, is not too heavy and looks great. No flaws in the finish and the padding is held on securely. The only thing missing is a visor, but most helmets don't come with one and serious riders don't use them anyhow. -- Comfortable and Well Made

I recently got a new Hybrid Bike, and needed a new helmet. I saw this Helmet at my local Bike Shop but they wanted $$ more. I tried it on for comfort, and it fit well. Got home, searched good old Amazon, and found it here for much less (of course)! So, I placed my order & it arrived w/in 2 days. I got the Charcoal/Black color.

This helmet is great! Comfort, fit & safety...is all I really need in a bike helmet..Oh, looks also! :) For what I call a moderately priced bike helmet, this one works. There really is nothing to this helmet, Adjust the straps, use the ErgoDial for Fit..and your pretty much "good to go"

I wore this out on Saturday for a 2+ hour ride, and had no issues...felt great!!

If you want to stay in the $25 range for a good, decent helmet that will help protect your Head in case of a fall..get this one! : )

Oh, and always wear a helmet, better to be safe!...<.> -- Well worth the price, comfort, fit & safety! Wear a helmet! :p

As an avid cyclist and racer for 30-plus years, I've long since outgrown the need to be seen using the latest gear endorsed by Lance or Alberto or Andy. Let's face it: A big reason for the high cost of many cycling accessories is marketing and sponsorships. Products like helmets are little more than commodities, so manufacturers have to differentiate their high-end brain buckets by paying big-name riders to wear them.

Helmet technology has evolved to the point where there's little functional difference between entry-level models and the top of the line ones. They all consist of a shell, nylon webbing and some EPS foam. And while the more costly units may carry stickers signifying compliance with multiple certification standards (Snell, ASTM, CPSC, etc.), keep in mind that manufacturers are obligated to pay for the costs of testing along with (in many cases) royalty fees that grant them the privilege of applying the stickers of certain privately-funded safety foundations. A given helmet may well comply with the latest Snell standard, but unless the manufacturer pays Snell's fees, they can't say it does.

So that brings us to the Bell Solar. I've worn many Bell helmets (and crashed a few) over the years and have never found their protection to be lacking in any area. I originally bought a Solar as the first adult-sized helmet for my still-growing daughter, so I didn't want to spend too much on one that might well end up being replaced in a year. Once it arrived, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the adjustable-fit system would accommodate even my 60cm melon, and it was a couple ounces lighter than the dated Giro I'd been using. So I bought another one for myself. After more than 2000 miles of training, racing and touring (including 540 miles on the week-long Ride The Rockies), I have no complaints at all. The Solar fits well and has sufficient airflow to keep my head cool even when racing a criterium on a 90-degree day. Plus, its ridiculously low price means I have money left over to spend on other stuff for my bike. -- Why pay more?

This helmet was worn by my riding partner when he struck an obstruction and face planted at speed receiving a front temple strike. He was wearing this helmet properly and this helmet absolutely did its job and saved his life. Please wear your helmet whenever you mount your bike.
-- Life Saver

I bought this helmet based on product reviews, because I knew nothing about bike helmets. I can say I'm satisfied with this product and use it regularly. It fits well, is comfortable to wear, and looks as good as the photo. -- Bike Helmet