Spot Motorcycles » Bell http://www.spotmotorcycles.com Motorcycle Accessories and Apparel Tue, 02 Apr 2013 07:12:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.2 Bell MX & Street Vortex Torn Helmet, Snell & DOT | Polycarbonate Silver, Gold, or Red http://www.spotmotorcycles.com/bell-mx-street-vortex-torn-helmet-snell-dot-polycarbonate-silver-gold-or-red/ http://www.spotmotorcycles.com/bell-mx-street-vortex-torn-helmet-snell-dot-polycarbonate-silver-gold-or-red/#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:57:48 +0000 Tim http://www.spotmotorcycles.com/?p=5912 Bell MX & Street Vortex Torn Helmet,When I started in motorcycles in the 1970s, Bell helmets were the big deal. My first street helmet was a Bell Star. You saw Bells on motocrossers, street racers, and all over the road. Sometime in the '80s and '90s, Bell helmets lost their luster and their edge in the market. Bell has been working hard to rebuild their reputation and their customer base. The U.S.-based company is working to steal back wearers from the Japanese and Italian helmet manufacturers.

The Bell Vortex Torn Helmet is a nice addition to this rebuilding effort. The composite polycarbonate alloy shell was designed in the company's state-of-the-art design facility in California. The helmet is both Snell M2010 (the newest standard) and DOT certified. The ventilation has been designed to flow good air while reducing wind noise. Long-term wearers say that it is a relatively quiet helmet.

The shield change system is of the tool-less design -- a variation of the Shoei idea. The helmet has other nice features like a noise-reducing neck roll and integrated headphone pockets. It also includes an anti-fog and anti-scratch face shield. The helmet comes in three color variations and in sizes XS through 2XL.

It appears Bell helmets are back.

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]]> http://www.spotmotorcycles.com/bell-mx-street-vortex-torn-helmet-snell-dot-polycarbonate-silver-gold-or-red/feed/ 0 Bell Apex Full Face Snow Helmet Shield Kit | Winter Riding Gear http://www.spotmotorcycles.com/bell-apex-full-face-snow-helmet-shield-kit-winter-riding-gear/ http://www.spotmotorcycles.com/bell-apex-full-face-snow-helmet-shield-kit-winter-riding-gear/#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:47:47 +0000 Star http://www.spotmotorcycles.com/?p=371 Bell Apex Full Face Snow Helmet ShieldIdeally you don't want to be riding in snow. It's unpredictable, it's slippery, it's hard to gauge depth, and it's cold! But, for you die-hard riders who just WILL get out there no matter what the weatherman says, or for long-distance trips where you are liable to go through various types of weather, you can ride safely and with more warmth with the Bell Apex/Spring Helmet Heated Snow Shield Kit.
This kit will convert either your Bell Sprint or your Apex Helmet into a heated snow helmet. Worn underneath your helmet, it comes with the face mask, the heated shield, the temperature controller and a snow breath box (which is a small box that pulls your humid breath out of the shield so you don't end up with the dreaded Fogged-Over Interior Shield).

This is a wonderful invention, particularly the heated shield, as snow simply melts immediately off of it instead of collecting. However, be aware that this item is a one-size-fits-all and people with very small heads can end up with the top of the mask sliding slowly down over their eyes, giving them the appearance of a little kid trying to rob a bank. So try before you buy.

At about $85, give or take a few bucks depending where you find the kit, this is well worth the money if you enjoy riding in snow or plan on crossing any mountain passes anytime soon (or for you snowmobilers!)

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The helmet pictured at right is their model 7R. It features a composite shell, made of Kevlar, Carbon fiber and fiberglass. That allows it to provide maximum strength and protection while remaining extremely lightweight.

This helmet is also designed to provide maximum airflow, with its visor-placed air intake vents and inner line with air channels. The liner is also removable and washable.

Other features include a chin bar lined with shock-absorbing EPS, a five-year manufacturer's warranty, roost guard and goggle-grabbers for a firm fit.

This helmet is also available in other color patterns.

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