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Price

$45.00

* This Model May Have Limited Distribution

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.
This product is not in active testing. The score may be based on earlier methods.
What goes into the Overall Score?

EXPERT LAB TESTS

Impact absorption
5  /  5
Ventilation
5  /  5
Fit adjustments
3  /  5
Ease of use
5  /  5
Color
Green

Pros

  • 1 year warranty
  • One year damage replacement program
  • Occipital stabilizer for adjustable fit
  • Ratchet-style dial to easily adjust fit of occipital stabilizer
  • Retention strap length can be adjusted, allowing side-straps to be repositioned

Cons

This model had no discernible flaws in its performance.

CR's Take

This adult bike helmet from Bell offers very good overall protection at a good price. It's rated Excellent at absorbing impact forces in a crash. Plus, it provides great ventilation and is easy to use. It's one less-than-superb quality: It offers several features for adjusting the fit, but not as many as the highest rated helmets.

About

The Bell Traverse is part of the Bike Helmets test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Bike Helmet models like the Traverse 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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