Joining the line-up of ¾ helmets for 2017, the
Bell Riot Helmet is a perfect marriage between vintage style and modern functionality. This year seems to be big for Bell’s open-faced and ¾ helmets, and the Bell Riot and Riot Checks helmet are part of the new wave of retro-inspired lids.
Constructed with a composite shell, the Riot helmet comes in 5 shell and EPS liner sizes to give riders the best fit to achieve the sleek, low profile look. The easy-to-change faceshield mechanism and NutraFog shield add a modern edge to the classic looks of the Riot helmet, providing riders with the best of both worlds. The Bell Riot Helmet’s wind-and-weather tight gasket seal ensures protection from the elements in the unfortunate case of riding through some inclement weather.
Bell Riot Helmet Review:
If the simplicity of a solid helmet isn’t your style, the
Bell Riot Checks helmet achieves the same vibe as its brother, but with a more retro-racer vibe. Though it may be a more subtle color-scheme than other graphic helmets in Bell’s 2017 line-up, it’s still designed in classic Bell fashion. Bold colors, the checkerboard lining, and thick silver stripes that are reminiscent of the Custom 500 Chemical Candy, the Riot Checks helmet is unmistakably a Bell construction.
This season sees Bell really addressing some of the key issues that riders using ¾ helmets might have, while also providing them with more fun, creative colorways beyond the traditional solid colored, open-faced helmet.
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