 |   Publisher : Bell Company : Bell |
Features
- 1 Year Warranty
- Visor offers protection from the sun and elements
- PinchGuard buckle for no-pinch buckling
- Rear reflector offers added visibility
Product Description
Fresh new helmet shape is packed full of premium features! Innovative helmet design offers a dynamic new look. QuickFit system delivers the perfect fit and exclusive Bell CamLocks adjust easily for an optimal fit. Sixteen vents help to keep you cool whileSimilarProduct
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Customer reviews
Fashionable and affordable helmet 
by .. M. Flores (Irvine, CA)
Bell Adrenaline is a value for its comfort, fashion and meets US Consumer Product Safety Commission guidelines. Backed by a $20 crash replacement (save your receipt), its an unbeatable deal!
Adrenaline does not let my head get unbearably hot and sweaty with its averagely sized vents. If you're riding around in Nevada with hundred degree plus weather, or a weekend warrior who is going absolutely all-out, look elsewhere. Otherwise, commuters, leisure and trail riders will be satisfied.
Just don't expect a helmet that feels like you're 'not wearing' a helmet - the vents are definitely not of the higher end.
The strapping design fits well around my head (Size 7 1/4), and with proper fit, can sit slightly above your head to allow airflow from back to front. Plus! The helmet does not rattle AT ALL when moving your head back and forth. All this is done by the plastic suspension system fits the crown of your head and allows the helmet to sit slightly above your head while completely secure.
The suspension is a design I have seen done effectively in Firefighter Helmets and some military Kevlars. The beauty about adjustment of the Adrenaline suspension system is that it can be done one-handed with a plastic hold-release mechanism while still on your head, instead of having to remove the helmet and move around the Velcro on military or firefighter helmets.
The straps are more of a minor compliment to make sure it doesn't fall off from being lifted or thrown off. The straps are thin, but the buckle is curved for your chin. If the suspension is fitted snugly, you could almost get away without wearing the straps and feel comfortable.
The pads are thin and few in number, but I see this as an advantage as it won't retain as much heat and sweat as larger pads.
Adrenaline's design mimics higher end designs with a quasi-tear drop design. The carbon-fiber pattern and the long lines racing across makes it stand out nicely from the rest of the pack. The generally round shape is found to be the safest design, and this accommodates it well without looking like a child's helmet.
The visor leaves plenty to be desired - with the visor sitting about an inch higher than being flush with the bottom edge, it does little to block the sun. It appears the visor is more for fashion and design than efficacy.
Having said all that, my experience with helmets is slightly different from most. I'm accustomed to wearing firefighter or military helmets where I often had to operate in extreme heat conditions under helmets without ventilation! I wore 50lbs of gear, a no-vent Kevlar helmet on foot patrols in Iraq when it was 140 degrees outside.
All said, even with my experience in helmets, if you're looking for a good looking helmet with good accommodations for comfort while retaining safety, this is an excellent deal for its price!
unique product by .. jon ()
I just purchased this after spending time in Walmart, Canadian Tire, and the bike shop, where I tried on everything available in my size.
Many of the models from Bell, Raleigh, and others, have an uncomfortable hard plastic piece that drops down and presses into the back of the head, right in a spot where I have a protrusion at the base of my skull...and all are uncomfortable.
The Adrenaline has an elastic passing across this area, which holds everything snug and causes no discomfort.
I also liked the coverage of the helmets which were dual bmx/skater stying, but after trying one on found it felt heavy, and saw it was around 485 grams. The Adrenaline is much lighter, about 260 or so, and I decided that was a preferable compromise.
The elastic in the back is part of what they call their "true fit" system, which ensures for kids (and adults) that the helmet fits your head and sits properly without any adjustment. Only the chin strap needs to be adjusted, and nothing to fiddle with on the side straps.
It felt like an excellent fit for me, but I guess it depends on your head shape being somewhere in the range that the helmet is designed for. Anyhow, it's certainly worth checking out.
A safe helmet at a bargain! by .. BAH (Long Island, NY USA)
I continue to buy Bell helmets because they are comfortable, safe, great looking and at a good price. After many years, my older Bell helmet which is similar to the Bell Fusion Slant had the little cushion pieces wearing out so I decided to get a new helmet. Once I put the Bell Adrenaline helmet on, it felt great and snug. It kept my head cool as well. Also, I like the design and color. My gripe is that the visor could be longer and lower and it's not as sleek as my other more expensive Bell helmet but the price surely makes up for it. I give this helmet a 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Great by .. Christopher S. Collins (UCLA)
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.
Great helmet, depending on head size. by .. D. Seskey (Pittsburgh, PA)
It says adult helmet but it doesn't fit all the way on my head. Well, let me rephrase that, it does it all the way but it doesn't go as far down on my forehead as it should. Once again though I have a much larger than normal head.
The snap really is pinch free and it does work in the elements (got caught in the snow storm in Pittsburgh while riding and it kept the wind and snow out of my face.
Overall strong product and durable.