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BELL Stratus MIPS Adult Road Bike Helmet

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$99.40

$ 42 .99 $42.99

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1.:Small (52-56 Cm)


2.Color:Matte Black


About this item

  • Synthetic
  • Made in the USA or Imported
  • LIGHTWEIGHT INTERNAL POLYCARBONATE ROLL CAGE FUSION, & IN-MOLDING POLYCARBONATE SHELL - A process pioneered by Bell bonds the helmet's outer shell to the EPS foam liner to create a sturdier helmet.
  • MIPS-EQUIPPED - MIPS stands for Multi-directional Impact Protection System, which is a leading slip-plane technology inside the helmet designed to reduce rotational forces that can result from certain impacts
  • FLOAT FIT & NO-TWIST TRI-GLIDES - A minimalist, lightweight fit system with an easy-to-turn rubber over-molded dial for adjustments (integrated with MIPS). Quick-adjust fasteners that help keep straps flat and properly positioned
  • SWEAT GUIDE & OVERBROW VENTILATION - Sweat Guide pad design pulls moisture away from the brow pad and away from eyewear. Overbrow Ventilation features intake ports on the brow of the helmet to usher in cool air and push it through the air-channel matrix for full-head ventilation
  • SPECIFICATIONS - Small (52-56 cm), Medium (55-59 cm), and Large (58-62 cm) Sizes. Important: always take a head measurement. Head sizes and shapes can vary, even within an age range. Using a helmet that does not fit can be dangerous; 18 vents.


BUILT TO PERFORM. Built with the same core design principles as the pro-level Z20, the Stratus combines lightweight aero efficiency with cutting-edge comfort technologies. The shape was refined for all-around road performance - ventilated for long climbs but still fast for the flats - and the integrated Float Fit system offers comfort and security with a streamlined fit and an oversized dial that's easy to adjust with one hand. The Overbrow Ventilation system pulls cool air in through the front and pushes it through an air-channel matrix to reduce overheating. And thanks to the adjustable No-Twist Tri-Glides, the straps stay flat and properly positioned no matter how hard you're hammering. This model also includes MIPS (Multi-Directional Impact Protection System) for added protection in certain types of impacts.


Customer
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2025
A great price for a great helmet. Easily adjustable and fits perfectly. Very comfortable and looks great. A great value.
BP
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2025
Bell helmets are by far my choice for protecting my head while riding my bicycle. Bell helmets fit properly, are lightweight, and are comfortable.
J. Krakar
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2024
I've been wearing Bell helmets for a long time because they fit my oval shaped head well. This model is a step up from my old helmet, which is a Bell Drifter, with better ventilation and a slightly comfier fit. I got it in the "ghost" version, which is very bright. It gives me more confidence riding in suburban traffic. The helmet is probably not the absolute lightest option out there, but it's light enough that I barely notice it when I'm riding. The straps were easy to adjust, and the dial in the back lets me tighten the helmet exactly like I want it. I tried a couple of Smith helmets before I chose this helmet, but they were heavier and did not look as nice on my head. Since the Stratus has been rated highly for safety and has a good implementation of MIPS, I feel confident I made a good choice.
Have Blue
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2020
I certainly wouldn't pay too much for this helmet and didn't. I got it via Amazon on some type of sale, for about 60. It does not seem to be a $100 or $120 helmet.Pros: comfortable, fits my head (just like for motorcycle helmets, the first priority is fit, and only secondary/tertiary do stylistic or other features come into play), the Bell sweat guard does the job on the brow (until it doesn't, but gives a rider plenty of time to either look down/press their forehead to it/press the helmet to their forehead to drain it - and it will be an impressive stream of sweat).Cons: yes, it allows air in, which is what we want, but perhaps it either allows more air in than other super-vented helmets, or it just isn't a correct design, but I feel this helmet is less aerodynamic than my last Giro. But the helmet certainly seems a little wider/mushroom-topped than the Giro.Neutral: there is a little tab, pictured and highlighted, that is a 'keyed' tab - mine somehow came undone, and despite trying to snap it back together it just wouldn't. It wasn't until I was analyzing it today that I saw it was a keyed tab. So it didn't break, but it did come apart at some point. I feel that some less aware may either not notice this, or never figure out how to put it back together. I'll call it a better design than a snap since it floats its range freely and probably has less of a chance of breaking.Verdict: A great mid range (not upper mid-range) helmet for casual cyclists. A little less aero than we roadies who hope, and do, maintain higher speeds should expect. I'm keeping it for gravel riding, and just bought a different brand to try for my road helmet.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2020
This is the best engineered helmet I have owned. First there is the MIPS technology which garnered high marks in both Consumer Reports and Virginia Tech ratings. The fit is excellent, especially the chin strap adjustments for around-the-ear comfort. Ventilation is very good too. But the best feature is subtle and missed in reviews. There are two notches on the front rim of the helmet where two vents terminate. They're pretty small but they give you the ability to look "through" the helmet rim when your head is tilted down so you don't have to tilt your head up. You can see the road ahead merely by looking up with your eyes. Pretty slick. I came to really appreciate this when I had to replace my Bell Stratus and went to another brand which offered a new non-MIPS protection system. It didn't have the peep hole notches and my neck ached after the first ride from tilting my head back. And on top of that, it wasn't as comfortable or well ventilated as the Bell. I immediately ditched it and got another Bell Stratus.The Bell Stratus costs more than the others but IMHO it is a superior product for roadies and well worth the money.
SAChapman
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2018
The short answer is that this helmet is comfortable, well-ventilated, and was highly rated by a study from Virginia Tech. Buy it.I bought this helmet because my existing one was a few years old and a Virginia Tech study was recently released that scientifically evaluated several different bicycle helmets, and this one made it into the top tier of helmets providing the best protection.I'm not certain that I believe you need to replace your helmet after 3-5 years as is recommended by the manufacturers, but it won't hurt anything but your wallet. Similarly, some believe that the MIPS system is unnecessary or even counter-productive. The Virginia Tech study suggests otherwise and most opinions seem to be that it is potentially beneficial. Of course no lab measurements can fully test for all the possible crash dynamics.My wife's measurement of my noggin and Bell's fitment guide indicated that I needed a large, which surprised me since I am not a big guy. Nor do I have a disproportionately large head. So I ordered a large and I must say that it does fit great. It easily adjusts with the wheel on the back of the head strap and the chin strap adjusts easily too. It is a noticeably better and more comfortable fit than my previous Bell which was just whatever seemed good at Target.Ventilation seems more than adequate, indeed at times with the sun at my back, I can see the vents in my shadow on the pavement.I ordered the purple one because when I ordered it that color was somehow $38 cheaper than all other colors. Go figure.If not this one, at least wear some helmet and come home safely from every ride!