Do Bell motorcycle helmets run small?
Fit. The Race Star Flex fits a full size smaller than some helmets from other brands.
How do I know what size helmet to buy?
SIZING: To measure your head size, wrap a tape measure horizontally around your forehead. Select the helmet that is the closest fit to that size. A helmet should fit snug on your head. If it moves while wearing, it is too large.
Do Bell Helmets run small or large?
Helmet Sizing Bell Helmets
Bell Helmet Sizing Chart | ||
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Size | Metric (CM) | Inches |
Small | 57 | 22-3/8 |
Medium | 58-59 | 22-3/4 to 23-1/8 |
Large | 60-61 | 23-1/2 to 23-7/8 |
Are Bell Helmets good?
Having said that, Bell has scored a massive 4.4/5 across all 14 tested helmets over the years, which is the highest rating of any helmet brand overall. As always, you can read all our Bell helmet reviews here.
What happens if your helmet is too big?
Too little means your head might not be well-protected in a crash. A too-big shell with a really thick liner can mean too much wind resistance and too much weight on your neck. When you are trying on helmets, you should leave the one you’re looking to buy on your head, in the store, for a solid ten minutes.
How do you measure the size of a bell?
Use the straight edge across the lip of the bell and measure from the bottom of the beam to the straight edge for the overall height of the bell, then subtract the inside height C. Dimension F is the mounting bolt diameter.
What size helmet is 51cm?
Ambush
Helmet Size | Cir. (in) | Cir. (cm) |
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Small | 20″-22″ | 51-56cm |
Medium | 21.25″-23″ | 54-58cm |
Large | 22.5″-24″ | 57-61cm |
X Large | 23.25″-24.75″ | 59-63cm |