Bell Bike Full-Face Helmet - Manual (Page 4)

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FiTTing THe HelmeT To your Head
this helmet can only protect you if it fits well. Be sure to try on different
sizes and choose the size which feels secure and comfortable on your
head. never wear anything under your helmet.
positioning
wear the helmet low in front to
protect the forehead (Figure 1a).
Do not wear the helmet tilted
back on the head (Figure 1B).
Fit
the helmet fits correctly when:
1. the padding holds the helmet firmly in place.
2. the straps have been adjusted, fastened and tightened so that the
helmet movement is limited.
Follow THese sTeps To geT THe proper FiT:
1. put the helmet on.
a. if you have a D-ring: unthread the chin strap
from the Double D rings. if you have a side
squeeze buckle: unfasten the chin strap by
releasing the buckle.
b. hold the straps out of the way with your
thumbs while you put the helmet on (Fig. 2).
c. position the helmet correctly.
2. adjust the fit in the crown area.
a. the padding should grip the crown of your head firmly, but
comfortably, all the way around.
b. to check the fit, look in the mirror and rotate the helmet from left
Figure 2
RIGHT WAY WRONG WAY
Figure 1A Figure 1B
to right and enough to cause the skin
on your forehead to move as the helmet
moves (Diagram a).
3. Fit the cheek area.
a. the padding in the cheek area reduces
side to side helmet movement.
b. the padding should grip the sides of your
face very firmly to do this.
4. Fasten the chin strap.
If you have a D-ring:
thread the loose end of the strap
through the Double D-rings as shown
in Figure 3.
If you have a side squeeze buckle:
a. the loose ends of the straps must be
passed through the rubber “o” ring.
b. close the chin buckle and tighten the
combined straps until they are comfortable
underneath your chin. position the buckle
away from your jawbone.
c. pull on the end until the strap is snug, so
it is almost uncomfortable and well back
against your throat.
d. when riding, always wear the helmet with
the chin strap in this position.
cHecK THe FiT
1. with the helmet on and the straps fastened and pulled tight, try to
remove the helmet from your head. grasp it securely and make a serious
effort to roll it off your head by moving it forwards and backwards.
Diagram A
Figure 3
a
b