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Price

$159.90

CR's Expert Take

How did it perform in our expert lab testing?

Overall Score

The Overall Score for this model is derived from our expert lab test results.
Current Range of Tested Bike Helmets
What goes into the Overall Score?

EXPERT LAB TESTS

Impact absorption
5  /  5
Ventilation
3  /  5
Fit adjustments
4  /  5
Ease of use
5  /  5

Pros

  • 1 year warranty
  • Rotational mitigation technology - MIPS
  • Ratchet-style dial to easily adjust fit of occipital band
  • Retention strap length can be adjusted, allowing side-straps to be repositioned

Cons

  • No occipital stabilizer

CR's Take

This relatively expensive Adult mountain bike helmet from Bell is rated excellent for impact absorption, excellent for ease of use and good for ventilation. The many adjustment features translate to a very good rating for fit adjustment. The length of the strap for the retention system can be adjusted. This helmet comes in 3 sizes. The weight is on the heavier side and among those we've tested is considered worse. This helmet has the following notable feature: technology to limit the effects of rotational impacts. It comes with a one year warranty.

About

The Bell Super Air MIPS is part of the Bike Helmets test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Bike Helmet models like the Super Air MIPS are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Impact absorption: The ability of a helmet to absorb impact forces in a crash, which reduces the rate of deceleration experienced by the head. Based on laboratory impact testing.

Ventilation: The evaluation of how well air flowing through the helmet provides cooling during rides. Based on actual usage and expert judgement.

Fit adjustments: The evaluation of the features and versatility of the retention system when adjusting the fit of the helmet. Based on expert judgment.

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