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Bell Motorcycle Helmet
The Bell Motorcycle Helmet: Back To The Future
Back in the 80s the legendary Bell helmet was synonymous
with motorcycle helmets. In fact, just about every
motorcycle enthusiast on the road used a Bell motorcycle
helmet.
Bell was the first motorcycle helmet manufacturer to
introduce expanded polystyrene (EPS) liners into its
helmet range, making Bell motorcycle helmets the most
protective on the road or race track. Today, EPS liners
are an industry standard.
Then in 1991 the Bell brand was bought by Italian
motorcycle helmet manufacturer Bieffe, which gradually
phased out the Bell motorcycle helmet until the brand
was all but forgotten.
But in 2002, Bell Sports repurchased the Bell motorcycle
helmet brand, and set it up as a separate entity from
the parent company. So today Bell motorcycle helmets are
back on track.
As before, Bell specializes in the best motorcycle
helmets at the best price, and, as before, innovation is
the Bell key to success. The modern Bell Company owns
more design patents than any other motorcycle helmet
manufacturer, including the trademarked Fusion In-Mold
Microshell Bonding and the Geared Position Fit System.
The Bell range includes full and open face street
helmets, off road helmets, racing helmets and half
helmets.
In the Bell off road motorcycle helmet range, the Moto 8
is creating the biggest Buzz. The Moto 8 features a flip
down `flying bridge’ visor that blends inn with the
crown of the helmet when it is up. Dynamic graphics in
strong colors and space age design make this Bell
motorcycle helmet stand out in a crowd.
Comfort for the wearer is paramount, with removable and
washable Drytime comfort liners and the trade marked
Velocity Flow Ventilation system.
Open face street helmets are making a comeback now the
Bell version is available. The Mag-8 was even lauded by
WebBikeWorld, not usually a fan of open face helmets,
for its sleek lines and European flair. Primarily
concerned with safety, WebBikeWorld also praised the
Mag-8 for giving good protection.
One of the great features of the Mag-8 is its
retractable shield, which comes in smoke or clear
versions. The Mag-8 is solid colored, in pearl white,
black, candy red, pearl blue and titanium with a high
gloss shine. To protect that shine, all helmets come
with a free fleece helmet bag.
The new Bell full face street helmet, called the Sprint,
is as good looking as it is protective. The edgy
graphics and dynamic color range of blue, black, silver
and red look great, and the composite shell, removable
liner and fully adjustable air intake vents give maximum
protection and comfort.
But the Bell Motorcycle Helmet company also offers one
other service no competitor can match – if your dream is
to own a vintage collectible Bell motorcycle helmet from
the 80s, Bell will track one down for you. The Bell
website has a number of vintage helmets available, all
in original packing and all made in the USA.
New or old, with a bell motorcycle helmet, you can go
back to the future.
About the Author
Gail Kavanagh is a freelance writer living in
Queensland, Australia. A former newspaper journalist,
Gail has written for anthologies and for print and
online publications, as well as a number of content
sites. She writes an astrology column for Coffee Cramp
Magazine, is the editor of The Kitchen Herbal at
www.openhearth.com and the author of several books at
www.lulu.com/kavanaghsattic including The Working
Writer's Market Guide. Gail's website is
http://www.valeofavondale.com. She is a regular contributor to
http://My-Motorcycle-Helmet.com
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