Bell Vela Women's Helmet | $45.73
BikeRadar verdict
"A good-looking gem of a lid at a superb bargain price"
The Vela is sized for the theoretically smaller female skull and is a real bargain. The retention cradle extends inside and is anchored into the crown of the helmet rather than the sides, providing security without being too vice-like and helping to keep the air flowing.
One-handed volume adjustments are easy to make with the Ergo-Dial ratchet, and the cradle is smooth with no sharp edges to snag long hair.
An unobtrusive and removable peak complements a sleek back end and a covered snaplock protects chins from clumsy pinches.
Camlock buckles keep straps in place and weight is not unreasonable for this price, though there’s a fair bit of exposed EPS at the back which is vulnerable to scrapes.
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Specification
- Name:
- Vela Women's Helmet
- Built by:
- Bell
- Price:
- $45.73
- Description:
- Sophisticated graphics and colour schemes in a specific women's size make for a helmet that looks good and feels great to wear
- MPN:
- CB914773
- Available In (Mens/Womens):
- Womens
- Weight (g):
- 255 g
- Sizes Available:
- One-Size
- Features:
- Easy-adjust Cam-lock strap levers to dial in the perfect fit
- Fastening Type:
- Adjustable Strap
- No of Vents:
- 23
- Helmet Sizes Available:
- One-Size
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