Bell helmet quality
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Bell helmet quality
When I started riding in the '60s Bell helmets were some of the best on the market. I was just about to order a Bell pit boss today. However the sales guy told me that although they were good at one time they have focused on bycycle helmets and let the motorcycle line slide.
I also heard they are trying to pick up the slack and make a better motorcycle helmet lately.
So I'm looking for opinions. Are they a low quality lid?
I also heard they are trying to pick up the slack and make a better motorcycle helmet lately.
So I'm looking for opinions. Are they a low quality lid?
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I have my original Bell from 1972, and also a new Bell Custom 500.
They are similar in quality if you ask me. I am happy with the 500.
But for $99 (what I paid for the 500), I don't think you can expect very much quality wise anyway.
They are similar in quality if you ask me. I am happy with the 500.
But for $99 (what I paid for the 500), I don't think you can expect very much quality wise anyway.
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I just purchased a new Bell pit boss two weeks ago and could not be happier. Everything about it is first class. The wife is so impressed we just ordered her one yesterday.
Do a quick search. There was a thread just a few days ago about this same thing with about three pages of feedback.
Buy from Revzilla online and get FREE shipping and a 30 day return if you are not happy.
I just purchased a new Bell pit boss two weeks ago and could not be happier. Everything about it is first class. The wife is so impressed we just ordered her one yesterday.
Do a quick search. There was a thread just a few days ago about this same thing with about three pages of feedback.
Buy from Revzilla online and get FREE shipping and a 30 day return if you are not happy.
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From: southeast PA
I also had a Bell in the 60's. Last year I got a 500 in the same color as my old one (orange) and think it's a great helmet. I actually stopped wearing my 1/2 helmet once I got it. Comfortable and for the price I think it's a very good deal.
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From: Sioux Center, Iowa
Happy with my Bell Pit Boss.
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Joined: Feb 2012
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From: ohio
No complaints with my 500 and is by far my favorite helmet out of the 4 on the shelf to choose from.
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