Bell Stratus MIPS review
A cool option in every sense of the word
GBP £130.00 RRP | USD $170.00 | AUD $260.00 Skip to view deals
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Bell’s attractively styled Stratus MIPS has a three-part Fusion In-Mould polycarbonate outer shell, which is bonded to the EPS foam core strengthened by an internal polycarbonate roll cage. It has 18 generously sized vents and our size Large weighs 317g.
The rear occipital cradle has two skeleton supports, a rubber-covered rotary dial and adjusts to four heights. The Float Fit system’s lateral supports extend from the MIPS cap, integrating the helmet’s fit.
Two extensive pads cover the crown of the head, and the front, where an Overbrow Ventilation and Sweat Guide pad keep moisture away. Lightweight webbing straps are kept flat by easily adjusted Tri-Glide junctions.
The Stratus fits superbly and feels light when worn, as less of it is in contact with the head. Security from the Float Fit system is impressive without the straps fastened and it’s spacious enough for winter head wear. Generous internal channels whisk air from the brow right over the head, keeping you cool.
In a nutshell, Bell’s Stratus looks great, fits superbly and performs so well that your head definitely needs insulation when it’s cold.
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Product Specifications
Product
| Price | br_price, 5, 3, Price, AUD $260.00GBP £130.00USD $170.00 |
| Weight | br_weight, 5, 6, Weight, 317g (L), Array, g |
| Brand | br_brand, 5, 10, Brand, Bell |
Features
| Features | br_Features, 11, 0, Features, Vents: 18 |
| MIPS | br_MIPS, 11, 0, MIPS, Yes |
| Helmet type | br_helmetType, 11, 0, Helmet type, Road |
Authors
Robin Wilmott is a freelance writer and bike tester. He began road cycling in 1988 and, with mountain bikes in their infancy, mixed experimental off-road adventures with club time trials and road races. Cyclocross soon became a winter staple and has remained Robin's favourite form of competition. Robin has always loved the technical aspect of building and maintaining bikes, and several years working in a bike shop only amplified that. Robin was a technical writer for BikeRadar for nearly a decade, and has tested hundreds of bikes and products for the site. He has also written extensively for Cycling Plus, Velonews and Cyclingnews.
