Bell Bike Standard Helmet - Manual (Page 5)

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a height adjustment option. unsnap the pins and
slide the arms up or down. snap pins into the
most comfortable position for you. the fit system
should be snug, but not uncomfortably tight.
E. one-step Fit system (Figure 17)
Follow steps 1 and 3 above. the fit system
should be snug but not tight.
step 5: checking the Fit anD aDJustments
Before using the helmet, make sure it fits correctly, the straps are correctly
adjusted, and the chin strap is tight enough. put the helmet on in the
correct position. Fasten the chin strap and pull it tight. stand in front of
the mirror.
a. check the fit. grab the helmet with both hands and twist it to the
left and to the right. if the helmet fits right, the skin on the forehead
will move as the helmet moves. if it does not, the helmet is too loose.
return to step 4.
B. check the straps. grab the helmet with both hands and try to
remove it by rolling the helmet forward and backward as far as you
can. make a serious effort. this is important. if you can roll it
off the head completely in either direction, by rolling it forward so
far that its blocks your vision, or backward far enough to expose
the forehead, it doesn’t fit correctly. repeat steps 2 and 3 until the
helmet movement is minimal.
warning: if you cannot adjust the helmet to fit properly according to
step 5, Do not usE this hElmEt. replace it with a different size or model.
return it to your dealer or contact Bell
® for assistance.
once you are satisfied that the helmet fits correctly and that all straps
are properly adjusted and tightened, take a short test ride. pay attention
(Figure 10). With your thumb, press the gps dial upward and turn
clockwise to tighten the fit. to loosen the fit, simply press the gps
dial upward with your thumb and turn counter-clockwise (Figure
11). the fit system should be snug, but not uncomfortably tight.
c. twin axis gear (tag)
Fit system
Follow steps 1–3 above.
next, find the tag gear
located at the back of your
head at your occipital lobe
(Figure 12). With your thumb,
press the tag dial upward and turn clockwise
to tighten the fit. to loosen the fit, simply press
the tag dial upward with your thumb and turn
counter-clockwise (Figure 13). the tag fit
system is equipped with a height adjustment
mechanism. slide the fit system up or down in
the helmet until it is in the most comfortable
position for you (Figure 14). the fit system should
be snug, but not uncomfortably tight.
D. speed Dial Fit system
Follow steps 1–3 above.
next, find the speed Dial
gear located at the back of
your head at your occipital
lobe (Figure 15). With your
thumb, press the speed Dial
upward and turn clockwise to tighten the fit (Figure 16). to loosen
the fit, simply press the speed Dial upward with our thumb and
turn counter-clockwise. the speed Dial fit system is equipped with
Figure 17
Figure 12 Figure 13
Figure 14
Figure 15 Figure 16