Item #892280

Bell Formula LED MIPS Cycling Helmet

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                  Description

                  The already impressive performance and value of the Formula shines even brighter with the addition of an integrated 20-lumen rechargeable LED rear light.

                  Light up the road

                  It is widely regarded that increased visibility equates to increased safety. To that end, Bell has taken their classy all-rounder, the Formula, and incorporated a bright, 20-lumen rear LED into the fit system. It's unobtrusive, highly visible, easily rechargeable with an included micro USB, and it just might make the difference between being seen and not.

                  Integrated MIPS

                  Integrated Mips (Multi-Directional Impact Protection System) is designed to reduce rotational forces that can result from certain impacts. By integrating the Mips slip plane into the retention system, Bell is able to reduce complexity and weight for a compact, better ventilated helmet that fits more closely to the head.

                  Float Fit

                  A minimalist, lightweight fit system with an easy-to-turn rubber overmolded dial for adjustments (integrated with Mips®).

                  No-Twist Tri-Glides

                  Quick-adjust fasteners that help keep straps flat and properly positioned

                  Sweat Guide

                  Sweat Guide pad design pulls moisture away from the brow pad and away from eyewear.

                  Specifications:

                  • Impact Management: Integrated MIPS
                  • Chemical Composition: Stainless Steel Lithium
                  • Construction: Fusion In-Mold Polycarbonate Shell
                  • Battery Type: Lithium Ion
                  • Fit System: Float Fit LED
                  • Weight: 303 g for Size M/L
                  • Certification: Complies with the US CPSC Safety Standard for bicycle helmet for persons age 5 and older

                  Part Numbers for Bell Formula LED MIPS Cycling Helmet

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                  Rated 2 out of 5 by from Good function, bad design, worse support I'll preface by saying that safety wise, the helmet is solid, MIPS is a nice add. It's very comfortable, and it sits very firmly on my head - but your mileage may vary. These are to-be-expected necessities. Now come the two glaring issues I had: 1 - The LED light is non-removable. It is connected to the inner framing of the helmet through 2 Microscopic soft plastic pegs, that must have lasted me a couple of months before being completely scraped away by regular helmet movement - now it just hangs there limply, and gets in the way of the adjustment mechanism to make the fit way less comfortable and convenient to adjust. It also has an absurdly outdated battery tech that lasts a miserable less-than-an-hour before needing to recharge, which is a pain, since you have to find somewhere in your home to connect a melon-sized helmet, every day if you commute in the dark. This is made even worse because someone chose to save 2 cents on the connector to make it Micro-usb instead of usb-c. This makes it annoying to connect and prone to failure. 2 - Now for the surprise-problem I would've never predicted. The inner helmet liner (some thin and soft synthetic textile), that contacts your head, is very cheaply made - it's a couple of layers, I think two outer textile layers with super thin foam in between to cushion. This is fine, but all of it is just glued together, leading to them coming apart after maybe a year of commute. And yet again, this would've been fine, should we be able to pay 5 bucks for a new liner (at a cost to Bell of a few cents each in BOM). I tried to do so, except there is no stock on planet Earth. After getting in touch directly with Bell support, their recommended solution is to... "call multiple authorized partner retailers for them to push orders internally, so that demand can be detected, and maybe trigger Bell to manufacture more stock". The second issue above I feel is just straight up negligent and anti-consumer practice. For a liner that could even be share design between entire product lines, a company of Bell's size should be mandated and certainly expected to carry repair parts for regular wear and tear. I'm sure this won't reach class action size, but it's another example of obsolescence by design. Cheap no-name helmets have better designed QoL features than an established market leader. Maybe someone in Product Dev will be inspired.
                  Date published: 2024-07-13
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