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Bell Riot Solid Helmet Item # 550551
Description
Vintage style meets practical function. The Bell Riot is the malcontent Custom 500 that got tired of messing around with snap on shields and dreamed of a better life. You don't have to tolerate antiquated shield mechanisms to get your classic vibe.
Never again will you roll up to a stoplight and feel those stuffy claustrophobic feels set in- you know, the ones that make you want to rip your snap shield off and just breathe, or have you screaming inside your head at the red light (c'mon, go green already!) as your face shield steadily fogs up like a sinking ship.
The Bell Riot Helmet won’t make you a prisoner of your own radness. It won’t leak rain directly into your eyeballs when you get caught in a passing shower. It won’t rip off in the wind when you turn around at speed to check on your partners in crime. It is a killer classic helmet with a modern, easy-to-change faceshield mechanism and a wind-and-weather tight gasket seal. And that, my stylish friend, is a beautiful thing.
Features:
- 5 shell and EPS liner sizes ensure a low profile look
- Anti-bacterial Interior
- Low-Profile Fiberglass Composite Shell
- Multi Density EPS Liner
- NutraFog II™ anti-fog, anti-scratch and UV protected shield
- Padded Chin Strap with D-Ring Closure and Strap Keeper
- Industry-leading five-year warranty
- Includes clear flat face shield
Part Numbers for Bell Riot Solid Helmet
Reviews
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Rich from
Nice helmet...but...
Love the flip up visor, no problem riding 80km/h with it up. Helmet is a tight fit, not as comfortable as my Bell Custom 500. The only disappointment about this helmet is the comfort while wearing glasses. The helmet brow line is a bit low as well as a hardened interior ear cuff preventing glasses from sitting properly over your ear, unless you have a ear wrap type frame. Otherwise the fit and finish of the helmet is Bell Quality, happy with it. Nice that you can use the Bell Bullitt shields as well.
Date published: 2018-05-11
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Shawnimoto from
Great style, lacking comfort.
Needed an upgrade from another retro style helmet. The look is spot-on; however, the fit is less desirable and with my glasses on it is even worse. I think this is due to the lack of actual padding in the helmet which applies a bit more pressure than helmets I've had in the past. I ordered this after trying the custom 500 which didn't seem to have the same fit. I'm sure if I didn't wear glasses and was only taking this on a short rip around town it would be fine.
Despite the fit the helmet has some great positives. It's light weight. The Visor is snug and stays put going high speeds (140kph). It is quiet (unless you accidentally leave the visor open then it squeals like a police siren). And it has a nice overall finish.
Date published: 2018-07-24
Rated 4 out of
5
by
mnmrider from
Priced right.
If you don't like full faced helmets, this is one of the best models to consider for a reasonable price. Simple classic design. The padding is quite hard, which affect comfort. Not the greatest if you wear glasses but I guess (hope) that as it wears in, this will get better. Vents would have been a bonus. The optional sunscreen is not cheap. Overall good value for the money.
Date published: 2018-07-08
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Mo Knows from
Solid bargain for the price
Got mine off Fortnine practically the next day, love this site. The fit is intermediate oval as described and the fit is consistent with other brands. My other helmets range from L (long oval) to XL (int. oval) and the Bell Riot fits perfectly in XL. There's another review on here mentioning sunglasses and he's 100% right. It's a TIGHT fit to get sunglasses in so you might need to go shopping for a new pair as I did. Tip: Bring your helmet with you!
Fit & finish are surprisingly good for the price and I've had compliments on the look. (Matte black)
Only complaint is the replacement/extra shields are disproportionately expensive.
Date published: 2018-06-20
Rated 5 out of
5
by
ROMIUS from
3/4 alternative to the Bullit
Great fit, cool styling, good price...actually $60 cheaper now...so great price. Fast shipping.
Date published: 2018-05-08
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Remy from
On en a pour son argent.
C'est mon premier open face et j'en suis très satisfait.
Très léger par rapport à mon vieux modulaire ou le dernier en date le Bell Bullitt.
La visibilité est excellente, confortable aucun point de pression désagréable, bruyant sur autoroute, mais je suppose que c'est normal avec ce type de casque.
Très pratiques, les visières du Bullitt s'installent dessus à la perfection (flat et bubble iridium).
Facile pour l'enfiler, même pas besoin de retirer ses lunettes (soleil ou vue).
Pour rester dans les lunettes, mais de protection cette fois-ci, j'ai des Davida Aviator Retro Pilot T2 et elles fit parfaitement.
L'unique reproche serait que la ventilation est assez faible quand on est pris dans les embouteillages par temps chaud. C'est le plus chaud de mes trois casques.
Pour la finition, la qualité des matériaux, elle est une coche en dessous du Bullitt mais vu la différence de prix c'est un peu logique.
Je l'achèterais à nouveau avec plaisir.
Date published: 2017-06-23
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Deaner from
Great fit and comfortable
Bought it and love it. The visor is clear plastic though. No tinting.
Date published: 2019-09-08
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Chrome from
Under the radar
This quality bell helmet has snuck under the radar. It's a great combination of the Bell Bullitt and classic 500. I love the look and ordered the smoke and chrome visors. Quick shipping and a great price!
Date published: 2019-03-29
Questions
Perhaps a silly question but can you ride at non-highway speeds with the visor up?
Yes you can... As long as your eyes can bear it!
I loved my helmet... Cool and confortable.
Date published: 2018-05-16
does the lens come tinted?
No I am sorry. It is a clear shield.
Date published: 2018-07-04