Bell Star helmet
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How's the wind noise at highway speeds? Is she as quiet as she is pretty?
A friend of mine let me try his Bell Star. The new one is different than their model from just a year or two ago. It looks very similar but they're very different. So don't get confused if you see one for $175. That's the old one. The new ones are in the $550 - $600 range. And if I had the money for one, I'd be all over that helmet. The most comfortable helmet I've ever put on my head. Very light, very quiet, and the design of the visor and the anti-fog vents is incredible. I wore it on a cold 45º morning. My Shoei was fogging up horribly no mater what I put on it, even using the crack open function on it. But the Bell showed zero sign of fogging and at the same time, no cold breeze on my face. Well worth the money if you can afford it. This is the one I'd be getting. http://www.cyclesector.com/BELL_STAR_LIVIN_LARGE_RED_BLACK_HELMET_p/helmets-bell-livinlarge-red.htm
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I've done two rides so far and with all vents open it's a little noisy, but not much different than the EXO 700 I wear or my friend's Shoe RF1100 that I've tried. I wear ear plugs anyway so it's definitely a gentle whooshing noise at about 80/85. This one also has more sound insulation around the base of the helmet too with the chin skirt (best fitting one I've tried) and the padded neck roll.
The only difference between the 2010s and the 2009 models that I know of are two things: Snell M2010 rating (affects only the smaller helmets really and it's negligible) and the more accurate fitting of the helmets relative to your "normal" size. Meaning, I bought the 2009 model C-Note at $200 (still selling in stores for $599), but I normally wear a medium and in this model I bought one size down and it fits perfect, best of any helmet I've tried. The 2010 models are sized differently ... if you wear a medium, buy a medium.
The only difference between the 2010s and the 2009 models that I know of are two things: Snell M2010 rating (affects only the smaller helmets really and it's negligible) and the more accurate fitting of the helmets relative to your "normal" size. Meaning, I bought the 2009 model C-Note at $200 (still selling in stores for $599), but I normally wear a medium and in this model I bought one size down and it fits perfect, best of any helmet I've tried. The 2010 models are sized differently ... if you wear a medium, buy a medium.
another thing to add about the bell helmets...
They also have self tinting visors. I would love that ability. I work shift rotations, so I ride in both day and night too and from work. I hate carrying my clear visor so I kinda just chance it riding with a tinted. =(
I have a RF1100 and I love that helmet. But like Jon, I have fogging issues too. I've tried on the Bells and they fit and feel extremely nice. I wish I waited a few months before I bought the Shoei.
I've heard mixed reviews about self tinting visors. Anyone have experience with?
They also have self tinting visors. I would love that ability. I work shift rotations, so I ride in both day and night too and from work. I hate carrying my clear visor so I kinda just chance it riding with a tinted. =(
I have a RF1100 and I love that helmet. But like Jon, I have fogging issues too. I've tried on the Bells and they fit and feel extremely nice. I wish I waited a few months before I bought the Shoei.
I've heard mixed reviews about self tinting visors. Anyone have experience with?
review
Bell Star 2010 - webBikeworld
For your reading pleasure, they do talk about the new v. older model as well. This article also links to the other helmet reviews, so you can bump two brands side/side if you want.
Bell Star 2010 - webBikeworld
For your reading pleasure, they do talk about the new v. older model as well. This article also links to the other helmet reviews, so you can bump two brands side/side if you want.
My boss has the Bell Star Cerwinke model (black and white sharpie graphics, carbon fiber shell) and he has the auto-tinting visor. I can tell you it works great, even gets darker than my dark smoke visor that I wear all the time on my helmet. Pretty quick transition and very clear. I may get one myself, except I look at my perfectly good visor and figure I'll wait until it gets chipped and/or scratched before I get it
I cant get my tinted transition visor to fit right on my bell helmet
ajskillz13
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if it's the new Transitions visor, it will fit on the Bell Vortex, Star and new RS-1. Not sure about any other models. Should just snap in place with the quick action system.
I have the rsd apocalypse vortex and the right hand side won't clip in straight so it doesn't shut tight I'm afraid of breaking it because the gears click so hard but the stock shield is so smooth so somethings not right. I just got it brand new in the mail last week I should have gottEn the bell star I may still exchange but o love the design on the helmet
I'm afraid of breaking it because the gears click so hard but the stock shield is so smooth so somethings not right. I just got it brand new in the mail last week I should have gottEn the bell star I may still exchange but o love the design on the helmetajskillz13
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Try finding the spot where the left side clicks in and try to get the right in at the same angle. If it seems to engage correctly, but still doesn't line up, I would exchange whichever part seems defective.
I would suggest calling Bell Support first. Had to call them once about a speaker wiring question and they were super helpful and quick in responding.
1-800-456-BELL(2355)
I would suggest calling Bell Support first. Had to call them once about a speaker wiring question and they were super helpful and quick in responding.
1-800-456-BELL(2355)
jamewatson
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Yeah i am totally agree with you, but did you have tried HJC helmet. I think it is best and popular brand in gears, because they are manufacturing a good quality products and its full face helmets are fabulous. I have an HJC full face helmet and I am happy with my helmet.