Got my Bell Custom 500
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From: NC
I'm in Nebraska, & there is absolutely no place at all to try on one of these Bell 500 helmets for size & fit. I've been lookin at this helmet for a couple of months now, but I'm scared to buy one on line. I'm right between a XS & a SM, (ya I'm just a little feller). From how they fit on you guys that have bought them, which way should I go on this?
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: South Orange County, California
Tried on the Bell and the Biltwell novelty today. The Bell isn't any bigger than the Biltwell and I liked the fit and quality of the Bell better. Plus that Biltwell shell is pretty pliable... I have spent too much time and money on my education to risk my brains in that Tupperware Biltwell even though it's a nice looking lid. I will be getting a Bell for the warmer months and will keep wearing my Shoei ff when it's not too hot.
Road Master
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I'm in Nebraska, & there is absolutely no place at all to try on one of these Bell 500 helmets for size & fit. I've been lookin at this helmet for a couple of months now, but I'm scared to buy one on line. I'm right between a XS & a SM, (ya I'm just a little feller). From how they fit on you guys that have bought them, which way should I go on this?
Road Warrior
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From: Currently in Japan
I'm happy with my Bell 500 (orange flake). I would like to get a Fulmer to add to the collection but have not found anywhere that sells them online. This is the one thing hard about serving overseas...anyone know if I can even get a Fulmer V2 from an online store?
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No Problem, I will measure and give her feedback on the fitment and her measurement in the morning.
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Louisville, KY
I have the gloss black bell 500 and the bell vortex with the reflective shield, I am very happy with both. My head measures 22 5/8 and the 500 chart shows a Medium, ordered it off ebay and it fits perfect, very snug but does not bother me. You have to give it a bit of a pop at the top to get her on so there is no wobbling around or lifting on the highway. As far as noise, when I am riding real hard, I get a bit of just went to gun range with ear plugs not ear muffs would be the best way I can describe it.
The vortex has the same sizing chart so naturally ordered the medium, absolutely way to tight and no way you could wear it for any length of time. I sent it back and got the large, this on is tight, tighter than the 500 in medium, now that its broke in it's very comfortable.
All in all I dig both helmets. Being DOT on the 3/4 I still wonder how much protection I would get if my head hits the road or worse but it's got to be better than nothing...
The vortex has the same sizing chart so naturally ordered the medium, absolutely way to tight and no way you could wear it for any length of time. I sent it back and got the large, this on is tight, tighter than the 500 in medium, now that its broke in it's very comfortable.
All in all I dig both helmets. Being DOT on the 3/4 I still wonder how much protection I would get if my head hits the road or worse but it's got to be better than nothing...
Road Master
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They thing with Fulmer is that they don't sell to online retailers. I called then once about this and they stated that this was because of concerns regarding proper fitment. I would maybe try contacting Filmed direct to recommend a local retailer.
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I just got the Bell 500 Speed Soul and I really like it. Very nice quality. I was wearing the Lick's 3/4 NovDot in a Large and I like that helmet, just got lifting at speeds. I ordered the Bell in a Medium and it's nice and snug with zero lifting at high speeds. My head is a 22 1/2.
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I measured in at 59 1/2cm and the Large was spot on for me.
I had tried on a XL when I bought mine and it did sit lower on y head than the Large but I was concerned it wouldnt be tight enough so I went with the Large. I would say if you like a tighter fitting helmet go with the XS but if you like a more comfy fit go for the Small.