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Bell Citi Bike Helmet
#161
based on 12 reviews
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Category Average
$44.99 - $47.99
from 16 stores
Pros
Cons
- Inadequate ventilation (1)
- Lacks ventilation (1)
- Limited sizes (1)
- Pad came unglued (1)
- Poor fit (1)
- Sits high on the cranium (1)
- Strap tape peeling (1)
- Uncomfortable strap (1)
Best Uses
- Everyday riding (10)
- Road cycling (6)
- Cold-weather riding (5)
- Warm weather (5)
- Good for commuting (2)
- Mountain biking (2)
- Bmx (1)
- Wet riding (1)
Where to Buy
Bell Citi Bike Helmet
| 15% Off A Single Item at DicksSportingGoods! ends 01/31/10 |
BizRate Rating
Good 8.6
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| 15% Off an Entire Order at Joe's Sports ends 01/31/10 | ||||
Product Reviews
Bell Citi Bike Helmet Reviews
Most helpful positive review
[12 of 12 customers found this review helpful]
Most helpful negative review
Great for commuters; performed perfectly
"I bought this for my girlfriend and she thinks it's the only "normal" looking bike helmet she's ever seen (i.e., not "weird" looking). I own the Metro which is the same as the Citi with two differences that MAY be important: (1) The Metro comes in difference sizes rather than "one size fits all" ... my head was too big for the Citi otherwise I'd have preferred it because ... (2) The Citi is cheaper (about $25 c..." Read Full Review »
Apr 04, 2008 by Abe for Obama!
Poor Ventilation, Hot, Sweaty
"Used this helmet during utility cycling; commuting, errands, shopping, etc. Upgraded to Giro Hex; great ventilation, better fit. Citi yellow comes with reflective stickers, reflective straps; good visibility in traffic. Smooth rounded shape is safer than helmets with elongated rear projections that can snag in a crash (see Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute bhsi.org or helmets.org). Citi helmet has poor ventilation..." Read Full Review »
May 22, 2009 by bodytechnician[@]
Displaying 1 - 5 of 12 Reviews
[12 of 12 customers found this review helpful]
Bell Citi Bike Helmet Review
Great for commuters; performed perfectly
- Convenient back-of-head adjustment
- Good ventilation
- Lightweight
- Price
- Style
Pros
- Limited sizes
Cons
- Commuting
- Everyday riding
- Road cycling
- Warm Weather
Best Uses
"I bought this for my girlfriend and she thinks it's the only "normal" looking bike helmet she's ever seen (i.e., not "weird" looking).
I own the Metro which is the same as the Citi with two differences that MAY be important:
(1) The Metro comes in difference sizes rather than "one size fits all"
…"
Read Full Review »
[8 of 8 customers found this review helpful]
Bell Citi Bike Helmet Review
Well design for safe commute
- Available in yellow
- Convenient back-of-head adjustment
- Easy replacement policy
- Good ventilation
- Lightweight
- More »
Pros
- Uncomfortable strap
Cons
- BMX
- Cold-weather riding
- Everyday riding
- Mountain biking
- Road cycling
- More »
Best Uses
"I bought this b/c it is highly recommended by Consumer Reports due to its superb impact protection. The helmet is designed with commuting in mind and has many reflective panels—even the straps are reflective. The only issue I have is the strap which has a sharp edge. When it comes too close to my …" Read Full Review »
[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]
Bell Citi Bike Helmet Review
So far so good
- Convenient back-of-head adjustment
- Dig the Yellow
- Good ventilation
- Nice fit system/pads
Pros
- None none so far
Cons
- Cold-weather riding
- Everyday riding
- Road cycling
- Warm Weather
Best Uses
"Received the helmet yesterday, made my first commute today. So far I love it, especially compared to the [$]helmets that I am used to. The fit and feel of the helmet is much more solid. To the reviewer who said that it would be better for someone with upright handle bars, I commute with drop bars …" Read Full Review »
[7 of 7 customers found this review helpful]
Bell Citi Bike Helmet Review
perfect helmet
- Convenient back-of-head adjustment
- Easy replacement policy
- Good ventilation
- Lightweight
- Nice fit system/pads
Pros
- None
Cons
- Everyday riding
- Mountain biking
- Road cycling
- Warm Weather
Best Uses
"If you want a good basic helmet, this is it. It is cheap and it fits perfectly. I will never buy another helmet without the rear fit wheel. No matter if I'm wearing a ski hat, a bandanna, or nothing under it, I can instantly tighten the helmet down for a perfect fit. It's not even too ugly as helm …" Read Full Review »
[9 of 9 customers found this review helpful]
Bell Citi Bike Helmet Review
Bell Citi Helmet Highly Recommended
- Convenient back-of-head adjustment
- Good ventilation
- Lightweight
- Nice fit system/pads
Pros
- None
Cons
- Cold-weather riding
- Everyday riding
- Road cycling
Best Uses
"This is a fantastic all purpose helmet. The fit system allows one to truly "dial in" their fit. I use this helmet for every day commuting. "
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Where to Buy
Bell Citi Bike Helmet
| 15% Off A Single Item at DicksSportingGoods! ends 01/31/10 |
BizRate Rating
Good 8.6
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| 15% Off an Entire Order at Joe's Sports ends 01/31/10 | ||||
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