Bell MX-9 MIPS Torch Off-Road Motorcycle Helmet
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Scott
> 3 dayIts been a long time since I bought a dirt-bike helmet, but it seems like this one was not much more expensive than the Answer A-Tech I bought back in the mid-80s. Its certainly far more comfortable, though, and lighter. The only thing that takes getting used to is the visor tends to move up and down while riding, especially when the wind catches it at higher speeds. It may just be that the visor screws need to be tightened up a little, but the old helmets (with snap on visors) never had this issue.
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Pierce
> 3 dayLove my mx9. Bit of a warmer helmet fyi. Bought the one on this listing for my wife it came without a lens. Double checked and the ad description explicitly says includes a lens. To be fair the photo shows it without a lens. But since I already bought one and it did come with a lens, plus the description, I figured it was a goof. Emailed bell no response ever. So after a couple weeks I requested a swap through Amazon. Replacement came, no lens. Time to return and go buy from Rocky Mtn instead
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Rose Hahn
> 3 dayGreat fit. Great quality for the price.
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Joseph Baker
Greater than one weekThe product page is titled Bell Unisex-Adult Off Road Helmet. The item in my Orders page is called Bell MX-9 MIPS Equipped Motorcycle Helmet (Solid Matte Black, Large). This is important, because the MX-9 MIPS and MX-9 Adventure MIPS are two different products. The description, on the color I ordered, says MX-9 Adventure MIPS. The price is right for the non-Adventure model. The key difference is that only the Adventure model has a shield. The product description claims Helmet ships with clear shild. NOT Tinted. What I received does NOT have a shield, nor does it have a shild. This matches the pictures, which do not show a shield. This is the base MX-9 MIPS with no shield and I dont think you can purchase a compatible shield. The overall product seems fine otherwise at a glance, but I wanted one with a shield for winter riding so Im going to have to return it. Getting a cold weather version of a Scorpion AT950 instead.
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Justin
> 3 dayHelmet fits perfectly. Bell helmets have always been a go to for me. Tried and true Helmet. Love the MIPS system that bell uses. Bell cares about their customers happiness and safety. Love this helmet.
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Credx2
Greater than one weekThis helmet is exceptionally well made. The quality fit and finish is first rate. It’s a little heavy but I think that is a function of the quality. If your head shape fits a Shoei you’ll be comfortable in this. For the price this is a first rate helmet. I will be buying another one for my kid. He has a good helmet, this is better.
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Daniel Henrickson
> 3 dayKind of hard to see out of cause of the small window in the helmet
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Bob VM
> 3 dayMy head circumference is 63cm as far as I can tell which is 7-7/8 to 8 hat size. I tried a 2XL helmet. I could get it on my head, but it was too small. The 3XL fits better. I use it for BMX. I was concerned that the mouth guard would block my view, but it doesnt. The visor is fine, but I have to tighten the plastic screws to hold it in place. The carrying bag is nice. I wear glasses, and I cant put the helmet on or off without removing my glasses. Also when the helmet is on, there is a little side pressure on the side pieces of the glasses. It hasnt caused any problems not did my glasses move out of place. The helmet doesnt feel too heavy. Its working out fine for BMX. My 2 youngest sons also have very large head circumference about 98-99 percentile. My 4 year old already measures for a medium adult size.
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Danny Mosley
> 3 dayGood fit, works well with glasses
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Happy Camper
> 3 dayThe helmet, perhaps, has a design issue that makes it uncomfortable on the cheek bones. The Styrofoam shell (see arrows on the picture) is non-compressible and extends inward at the cheek bone. The 35mm cheek pad which rests on the shell compresses but has no where to go. The cheek pad has seams which add to the uncomforted. In the picture you can see that the cheek is narrower than the head. I purchased one size larger, which otherwise fits (not a size issue). Otherwise it is a light weight helmet of nice quality. The cost of return shipping is on the purchaser.