Bell XR Spherical Cycling Helmet Review - feat. Spherical x MIPS Design + Fidlock Buckle + Sub 300g

Описание: Traditionally, cycling helmets typically fall into a few categories with the primary ones being road, gravel and urban with each helmet variation optimized for a specific discipline. The Bell XR Spherical is designed to break traditional categories and serve as a do-it-all helmet for all cyclists regardless of riding styles. Bell markets the helmet as “built for every ride” and has integrated a variety of design details to maximize performance and safety. The helmet retails for $225 and features Spherical technology which is a ball-in-socket design powered by MIPS for rotational impact protection. To satisfy road cyclists, the helmet has a sub 300g weight and extensive ventilation. The helmet also features a “deep road” fit that blends the sleek design of a road cycling helmet with extended rear and sides for additional protection off road or commuting.

The Bell XR Spherical has what Bell refers to as a deep road fit that blends the light weight of a road helmet, the coverage of a gravel helmet and the safety of Spherical rotational protection system. It’s not all marketing hype either, as the helmet backs the claims up with an impressive sub 300g weight and multidisciplinary features. Bell also hasn’t forgotten about the visual design as the helmet is offered in 7 color schemes. That includes the standard white/black as well as unique blue, green, red fade graphics and a green camo option. For this review, we have the “Gloss Pinks” variation which fades from a burgundy color on the front to a dark pink on the rear. The inner portion of the helmet has a gloss pink finish which contrasts nicely with the darker matte outer shell. It’s an attractive graphical scheme that uses a color palette we traditionally associate with POC helmets.

The exterior of the helmet is covered in small rectangular vents that sweep from the front of the helmet towards the rear. One of the most distinct angles of the helmet is the top which has a U-shaped which has a reverse U shape with extended vents along the edges and structural connectors between the vents. Branding on the helmet is limited to glossy color-matched Bell logos on the side, the front and Spherical / MIPS logos on the rear. Our only criticism of the design is the rear reflective sticker below the vent that doesn’t quite fit the aesthetics. We would have preferred to see more integrated reflective detailing on the straps and around the vents...

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00:00 Intro
00:10 Unboxing + Specs
02:22 Fit + Finish
05:39 On The Road
06:48 Comparison (Lazer Vento, Lazer Jackal, Bolle Halo React)
09:48 The Final Score
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