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The Bell Sweep Helmet is a no-nonsense helmet that balances strength-weight ratio with aplomb. Well-ventilated and as light as the top line Volt, the Sweep checks all the boxes of modern helmet design and expectations, but makes only the tiniest dent on your pocketbook.
The Sweep’s 20 vents will keep your head you so ventilated you’ll think you’re riding bare-headed. There has been debate recently as to whether a helmet can get too light and heavily vented to be safe. You won’t have to worry about that, though. With the Fusion In-Mold Microshell, Bell has created a helmet that has molded together the fuselage and the EPS foam as one piece rather than coming in two separate entities and then glued together. Bell pioneered this process, and it results in a sturdier, safer helmet. In order to minimize bulk and maximize ventilation, the Sweep’s Internal Reinforcement structures fortify the helmet’s strength, but still allow for the sorts of ventilation that modern riders demand.
Bell has long made the removable visor an element of their helmets. This time the Sweep has what they call a VPV, or Variable Position Visor, that not only is removable, but adjustable vertically up to 15 degrees. Just move it up or down with your hand to find the desirable position. That’s not all that is adjustable: Bell has set out to make their helmets the most comfortable by allowing for all possible types of heads. They’ve taken into account that helmets need not only have an adjustable circumference, but also a different height in terms of where the retention strap rests on the occipital lobe. By designing their Twin Axes Gear (TAG) fit system, Bell makes it easy to find the perfect way to make the Volt suit just about any head’s size around as well as up and down.
The cam-lock levers help you find that final chin strap adjustment from your ears to your jaw. The Bell Sweep Helmet comes in three sizes of Small, Medium and Large. It is available in Matte Black/Carbon, Red/Black and White/Silver. Like the Volt, the Sweep weighs just 297 grams.
Bottom Line:
You value your brain, and you like to ride hard. So does the Sweep.
The Bell Sweep is for you if you have a "Bell Head". I tried Giros, but they never quite felt right. I ran into an engineer for Bell one day and he said the fits are different for the 2 brands (Bell and Giro are apparently owned by the same company). That having been said, I love the Sweep - it is light, comfortable and easily adjusts. The visor is generally off for me since I ride on the road, but the idea of a dual purpose helmet makes great sense. I have not had drying issues, but I ride it in Utah with no humidity, so that probably helps.
I got one of these bad boys to replace an older model of the Bell Influx (a helmet I liked a lot) after I crashed on it. I've been extremely happy with it thus far. It ventilates like crazy and looks pretty sick too. I went for the bright green color scheme, which doesn't seem to be available this season. Bummer.
I've been using this helment for a year road and mtn biking. This evening: Single track...switchback...little too much speed...off side of trail...front tire drops between logs running parallell to my direction of travel over a small ditch...take a header, first thing to hit logs...my Bell helmet...square on top of my head. Slow motion thought was that I was screwed and will be seriously hurt. On impact I felt the pads/hard foam lining compress around my head. Amazingly, I had barely a headache, small dent in the helmet outer shell, tiny scratch on my knee, (maybe a sore neck tomorrow morning)...thank you Bell!!! This baby was worth every penny today...
Are replacement pads available when the internal padding deteriorates
Are replacement pads available when the internal padding deteriorates over time? I have owned excellent helmets from both Bell and Giro......they still look good, but the padding inside has all but disappeared.
Bell North America has pretty good customer service, you can call them and request replacement pads if something were to happen during the warranty period.
You can also by replacement pads through a local Bell dealer or online, search Bell Replacement Pads.
This helmet is fantastic. It fits well, and vents great. A little heavier than some of the new ultralighters out there, but comfort is great. I really love the padding system. It soaks up sweat like noones business, and seems to channel it to the sides of your face, an important feature during our 110+ degree days here.
An important thing to consider is a place that has a satisfaction guarantee. If it doesn't fit you can always return it then.
That being said I am the same way. I measure right at 59 and have found that both the Large AND the Medium fit me fine. Keep in mind that just because your head measures right at 59 doesn't mean you want your helmet to be exactly that. It should fit like a belt, not too tight but not loose.
I went with a large helmet because it still fits snuggly and I have some extra room for the winter when I want to wear a cap or balaclava under it. The choice is yours, good luck!
I use this one for racing and it keeps my head cool in the Florida summer sun. Pretty lightweight and very adjustable. Looks awesome, especially in the green color scheme! Overall, another great helmet you can trust from BELL.
I've worn Bell helmets for years, but when it was time to replace my old one, I looked at several brands. I ended up ordering 2 different Giro models, but could never get the right fit without spending an arm and a leg. So I ordered the Sweep and have been very happy with it. At least as good of a helmet as the Giros at a lower price.
Pros: Light, well vented, detachable visor so it can double as a road helmet, looks pretty awesome.
Cons: Im nit picking here, but the pads on the inside take forever to dry, Ive put on my helmet still wet from the day before plenty of times.
I love this helmet, Ive had one for a few seasons and I have no complaints. I think it is just as nice as the much more expensive Giros and would recommend it
Just got the helmet, and after 1 ride I can tell I'll like it better than the Giro Pneumo it's replacing. I don't know if it actually is lighter than the Pneumo, but it feels lighter. Fits more snugly, without the two Pneumo Dents in my forehead after every ride (better padding. Looks are great too, but I wish I'd gotten a flashier color this time... the matte mag/ti is pretty subdued. Not the helmet's fault though. This is my first high dollar Bell, and I can see why people buy them. Specialized and Giro have been ok, but this one fits me better.
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