BELL HELMETS
Z20 Aero MIPS
-296g (Medium)
-Progressive Layering - The process of engineering a helmet liner with variable EPS foam densities to better manage the transfer of energies after some impacts.
-Fusion in-mold polycarbonate shell
-10 vents - Overbrow ventilation features intake ports on the brow of the helmet to usher in cool air and push it through the air-channel matrix for full-head ventilation
-MIPS® technology
-X-Static and XT2 Padding: Quick-drying materials, woven with real silver fibers, inhibit growth of odor-causing bacteria and fungi
-Float fit race system
-Sweat Guide - Sweat Guide pad design pulls moisture away from the brow pad and away from eyewear
Sizes: S, M, L
BELL Z20 AERO MIPS REVIEW SUMMARY
Pros
- Comfortable padding
- Fit system
- Ventilation (surprisingly)
- MIPS
- Lightweight (for an aero helmet)
Cons
- Glasses port doesn’t provide a firm hold
- Strap material feels a little coarse
- Feels a little bulky at the front
- Price
Z20 MIPS
-305g (Medium)
-Progressive Layering - The process of engineering a helmet liner with variable EPS foam densities to better manage the transfer of energies after some impacts.
-Fusion in-mold polycarbonate shell
-18 vents - Overbrow ventilation features intake ports on the brow of the helmet to usher in cool air and push it through the air-channel matrix for full-head ventilation
-MIPS® technology
-X-Static and XT2 Padding: Quick-drying materials, woven with real silver fibers, inhibit growth of odor-causing bacteria and fungi
-Float fit race system
-Sweat Guide - Sweat Guide pad design pulls moisture away from the brow pad and away from eyewear
-There is also a Z20 Ghost MIPS version which provides a reflective finish so that a rider is more visible in dull lighting
Sizes: S, M, L
BELL Z20 MIPS REVIEW SUMMARY
Pros
- Excellent ventilation
- Adjustability
- Comfort
- Sleek and classy design
- Reflective finish/good visibility at dusk and dawn (Z20 Ghost MIPS)
- Plenty of padding
- MIPS
Cons
- Slightly heavy for a top end helmet
- Sweat guide can get overwhelmed on hot days or during intense riding
Javelin
-482g (Medium with visor/shield)
-3 vents
-X-Static and XT2 Padding: Quick-drying materials, woven with real silver fibers, inhibit growth of odor-causing bacteria and fungi
-Fusion in-mold polycarbonate shell
-Seamflex earflaps make it quick and easy to put on or remove
Sizes: S, M, L
BELL JAVELIN REVIEW SUMMARY
Pros
- Comfortable
- Ventilation
- Fit
- Easy to get helmet on and off in triathlon transitions
Cons
- Not the lightest TT helmet
Stratus MIPS
-300g (Medium)
-Lightweight internal polycarbonate rollcage
-Fusion in-mold polycarbonate shell
-18 vents - Overbrow ventilation features intake ports on the brow of the helmet to usher in cool air and push it through the air-channel matrix for full-head ventilation
-MIPS® technology
-Float fit race system
-Sweat Guide - Sweat Guide pad design pulls moisture away from the brow pad and away from eyewear
-There are also two versions of the Stratus. The Stratus Ghost MIPS version provides reflective decals so that a rider is more visible in dull lighting. The catalyst is the same helmet except with a removable front visor
Sizes: S, M, L
BELL STRATUS MIPS REVIEW SUMMARY
Pros
- Comfortable
- Excellent fit
- Clever MIPS integration
- Good adjustment
- Sweat control
- Value
Cons
- Not the lightest (it’s hard to tell)
- Slightly fiddly height adjustment
Formula MIPS
-285g (Medium)
-Fusion in-mold polycarbonate shell
-19 vents
-MIPS® technology
-Float fit LED system & rear LED light
with a lithium iron internal battery (Formula LED MIPS)
-Sweat Guide - Sweat Guide pad design pulls moisture away from the brow pad and away from eyewear
-There are three versions of the Formula. The Formula LED MIPS is the same helmet as the Formula MIPS except it has the rear LED light attached. The Formula LED MIPS Ghost has the LED light and also provides reflective technology so that a rider is more visible in dull lighting.
Sizes: S, M, L
BELL FORMULA MIPS REVIEW SUMMARY
Pros
- Good protection
- Well ventilated
- Good Fit
- Comfortable
- Well finished
Cons
- Not the lightest
- No reflective decals on the rear
Falcon MIPS
-297g (Medium)
-Lightweight internal polycarbonate rollcage
-Fusion in-mold polycarbonate shell
-18 vents
-MIPS® technology
-Float fit system
-Sweat Guide - Sweat Guide pad design pulls moisture away from the brow pad and away from eyewear
Sizes: S, M, L, XL
Avenue MIPS LED
-Fusion in-mold polycarbonate shell
-18 vents
-MIPS® technology
-Ergo fit system
-LED system & rear LED light
with a lithium iron internal battery
-Sweat Guide - Sweat Guide pad design pulls moisture away from the brow pad and away from eyewear
-There is also an Avenue MIPs version and a women's version called the Avenue MIPS W
Sizes: Universal size
Trace MIPS
-Fusion in-mold polycarbonate shell
-16 vents
-MIPS® technology
-Ergo fit system
-Sweat Guide - Sweat Guide pad design pulls moisture away from the brow pad and away from eyewear
There are four versions of the Trace:
-Trace MIPS (unisex and women's version)
-Trace MIPS LED (unisex and women's version) - includes an LED system & rear LED light with a lithium iron internal battery
Sizes: UA, UW, UXL (depending on the version)
