Bell Sweep R
Bell’s been making helmets for nearly 50 years—for everything from Formula One racing to Olympic cycling. The experience shows through in our “Best Of”—the Bell Sweep R. Bell pioneered the process of bonding the outer microshell to an inner EPS foam layer and the Sweep R makes the most of it. Specially designed ventilation channels in the helmet's liner steer cool air in at the front of the helmet, take it across your head and let the warm air flow out rear vents. So your head stays comfortably air-cooled at just any speed while the Bell “Geared Positioning System” gives you the ability to adjust fit perfectly with just one hand. As if that weren’t enough, The Sweep R has looks to match. Bell designers have developed exclusive methods for applying graphics to helmets, so that the Sweep R is among the most graphically stunning and appealing helmets you’ll ever see. If you’re looking for a great all-around helmet, definitely check out the Sweep R.
After thorough independent research, we selected the Bell Sweep R as a 3LUXE "Best Of", to see our other two Bike Helmet selections visit our Bike Helmet Overview.
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Bell Sports, Inc.
1924 County Rd. 3000 N
Rantoul, IL 61866
www.bellbikehelmets.com 1924 County Rd. 3000 N
Rantoul, IL 61866
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FEATURES
- In-molding is the process of bonding the helmet’s Microshell to its EPS foam layer to provide a sturdier, more solid helmet. The EPS foam is shot into the thin Microshell cap when it is in the mold—thus the name—rather than formed separately and taped on later. This process was pioneered by Bell and is now the industry-wide standard for all high-end helmets. It’s now standard on all Bell adult and child helmets.
- In-Mold bottom wraps bring a new level of durability, solidity and aesthetics to helmets. By bonding Microshell material to the lower half of the helmet, In-Mold bottom wraps cover what on most helmets is a less durable, exposed EPS foam.
- GPS delivers the ultimate one-hand adjustment for superior fit and comfort. Simply turn the dial to click in to the perfect custom fit.
- In order to maximize venting and minimize bulk, high-end helmets like the Sweep, Ghisallo and X-Ray now feature internal reinforcements. These composite skeletons fortify helmets the same way rebar makes concrete stronger. This allows for bigger vents, more advanced styling and lighter weight, while still meeting stringent safety standards.
- Specially designed ventilation channels on the interior of the helmet's liner bring cool air in through the front, pass it over the head and flushes warm air out of the rear ports. You'll find some form of this feature on almost all Bell helmets, but higher end helmets feature deeply sculpted channels that keep air moving whether you're bombing it at 30 mph, or huffing it uphill at single digit speed.
- Bell's Cam-Lock strap levers make it easy to adjust the straps around your ears. Simply open the cam…position comfortably and close the lever. Done.
- Getting helmet graphics to hit the right spot on the helmet without distorting or warping is more challenging than most people realize. It’s why you see many companies only doing helmets in solid colors or with very simple graphics. Bell designers have pioneered methods for registering graphics, making some of the most graphically complex and visually appealing helmets in the world.
