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    Draft

    Price

    $40.00

    * 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
    4  /  5
    Ease of use
    5  /  5
    Color
    N / A

    Pros

    • 1 year warranty
    • 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 offers great protection at a good price. It's excellent at absorbing impact forces in a crash and provides great ventilation. And with adjustable straps, occipital stabilizer, and locking side-slides, it allows for a high level of fit adjustment. Note that for about $20 more you can get the same helmet with a multi-directional impact protection system (MIPS), a promising technology designed to reduce the risk of concussion.

    About

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