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    Bell Super Helmet

    Looks like there are some cool features available on this helmet. It's not available until mid-2013.

    Bell Super Mountain Bike Helmet - Bell Helmets

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    Quote Originally Posted by in the trees View Post
    Looks like there are some cool features available on this helmet. It's not available until mid-2013.

    Bell Super Mountain Bike Helmet - Bell Helmets
    ...that's looks to be a good helmet, i like the full coverage in the back and i think that would be my next one if i ever get back into XC , thanks for sharing...ralph
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    I saw pics of this helmet from Eurobike and it piqued my interest. I was going to pick up a Urge helmet but decided to wait til this one came out as the features, venting look better than the Urge. Also, Bell helmets fit my head nicely and Urge sizing is an unknown (at least to me). I like the larger amount of coverage for the rear of your head but still has excellent venting for hot days.
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    Look like CambriaBike has them now? Says it will ship in 10-14 days

    Bell Super Mountain Helmet 2013 100099557 at CambriaBike.com

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    Quote Originally Posted by dworley505 View Post
    Look like CambriaBike has them now? Says it will ship in 10-14 days

    Bell Super Mountain Helmet 2013 100099557 at CambriaBike.com
    I doubt it. The Bell web site says available May 2013.
    "Ships in 10-14 days" means Cambria does not have them in stock.

    I am hoping the Super fits me as well as other Bell models
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    good call Shiggy. I'm not familiar with Cambria. I'm in the same boat as you, I love the way Bell helmets fit me. I also like this style of helmet. I'm looking into the POC Trabec as well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dworley505 View Post
    good call Shiggy. I'm not familiar with Cambria. I'm in the same boat as you, I love the way Bell helmets fit me. I also like this style of helmet. I'm looking into the POC Trabec as well.
    I have the POC. Fits perfectly.
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    Bell Super Helmet - YouTube

    This could be a Bell Feature alternative (if it fits).

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    Quote Originally Posted by ronyc View Post
    Bell Super Helmet - YouTube

    This could be a Bell Feature alternative (if it fits).
    You mean a Giro Feature alternative.

    They are the same use target . Traditionally Bell and Giro helmets have different fits. The Feature does not fit my head well at all.
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    Already ordered a Giro Hex on 40% off. Maybe I'll get a Super in a couple of seasons. I'd love to get a POC but they cost twice as much, for some reason

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    My fault, Giro Feature.

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    Sexy! Protective design. I'll order today if a available, but the market won't wait.

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    Awesome..just what i wanted?

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    anyone own a bell super currently? would like to hear some feedbacks on the helmet.
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    So far so good

    Quote Originally Posted by fondoo View Post
    anyone own a bell super currently? would like to hear some feedbacks on the helmet.
    I got a first ride with my Super yesterday, a two hour rooty/rocky aggressive XC ride on Vancouver North Shore. I've been riding Fox Flux helmets for the last 5 years, so that's my basis for comparison.

    At first glance the helmet looks great, the I love the green color, the coverage on the back side and over ears is superior to the flux, and construction is high quality.

    I wore the helmet around the house for a couple hours prior to riding so I could get it adjusted, and during that time I thought the chin strap was rather uncomfortable but that feeling never occurred during the ride. Temp was a perfect 70F so I can't vouch for hot days (yet), but I definitely felt the brow vents and the cool flow of air across the forehead that they provided. No issue with lack of ventilation in this mild temp.

    The Super is really comfortable, with quality padding that is noticeably denser and IMO better than the Flux. With the wheel adjustment on the back, the helmet fit snug and didn't move around on my head during choppy descents, although I'm thinking I would like the ratchet in the wheel adjuster to have more fine indexing.

    I haven't tested the GoPro mount yet, but did snug it up with the simple velcro strap and it seems to sit pretty tight, definitely better than the GP helmet strap could ever cinch up.

    I'll provide another update once I get some miles on the lid and some So Cal hot days, but so far I'm a fan of the Super.

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    I recently switched from the fox flux to the bell super. So far I'm loving the super compared to the fox. I think the ventilation is a tad bit better, the pads are more comfortable, I like the tilt adjustment to get the helmet sitting on your noggin properly. The tilt up visor is the icing on the cake for me. I ride with goggles often especially when racing enduro, and the ability to just pull the goggles up is a welcome feature. The only gripe I have with this helmet is that the area around the ears will just slightly touch the top of my ears. This hasn't been a discomfort and I really don't notice it. I think this issue is because the helmet sits low on the head and has such good coverage. I have big ears so this likely wont be an issue for most people.

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