Bell Citi Bike Helmet
Bell Citi Bike Helmet
- Constructed with fusion in-mold microshell
- Utilizes ErgoDial fit system and cam-lock levers
- 16 channeled vents force cool air in and warm air out
- Weighs 255 grams and comes in Universal Adult size
- Complies with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s safety standards for bicycle helmets
Built with all the urban sensibilities of the Metropolis but with a few less frills, the new Citi delivers midrange features at a base-model price. From the ErgoDial fit system for easy sizing adjustments to the durability of Fusion In-Mold construction, the Citi delivers like a bike messenger in traffic. Includes Blade visor, easy-adjust Cam-lock levers, air-moving Channeled Ventilation and the option of adding a Flip Mirror.Built with urban sensibilities in mind, the Bell Citi Life and Style B
List Price: $ 59.99
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Great Helmet, Great Price,
I bought this helmet 2 months ago and it is great. This is the first helmet I have ever worn and was skeptical about wearing one. After wearing it bike riding for 2 months, I would never ride without one again. It is very lightweight. It fits perfectly. I didn’t even have to adjust the straps. The cooling vents work well at least at the moderate temperatures in San Diego. The main reason I bought this helmet was that it was one of the few helmets recommended by Consumer Reports along with the Bell Slant and the Schwinn Intercept.
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|Exactly what I wanted — but not too stylish,
Saw that this was the highest rated helmet on some of the websites so I picked it up. This helmet is designed for people with 55-61 CM heads. My head is 59.25 cm, so I was a bit worried about fit because I’m on the high end of the scale. But the helmet fits perfectly and is very comfortable. I don’t even notice that I’m wearing it. It’s also extremely solid and feels very durable compared to the other helmets I’ve worn.
On the downside, I look pretty goofy when I’m wearing it. That’s not a big deal to me — if my head is safe, I’m happy. But if style is important to you, I’d at least consider a racing helmet instead of this commuter helmet. Imagine yourself wearing a doubly-thick baseball helmet that’s had the ear protection removed. That’s how this looks.
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|Hey! It’s a helmet,
Okay, I could go into how I think the areo-dynamic helmet is NOT going to help the average-joe (even though he may think so), nor will I go into how stupid I think those things look on average-joes (even though he may think he looks cool). I will go into what I think about my Bell Citi helmet.
It does exactly what I want it to do – give my spouse a sense of security while I’m on my commute to work. It was rather inexpensive. It’s adjustable, so that it can fit on my head they way it’s supposed to. Plus, it comes with some reflective stickers (great for my early morning commute), and the air vent help keep my head cooler during the summer (a very good thing here in Phoenix).
I know the visor is really a nose guard for when you fall (and yes, eventually you will fall!), but I wish it was also a sun visor (oh well, that’s what sunglasses are for).
Other than that – This is a practical safety device! And unless you’re Lance Armstrong (or equivalent person), go for the practical.
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