Bell Custom 500 review: Retro style, composite fibreglass, open face helmet with quick-drying antibacterial interior. This guide considers the listed features and the checks to make before buying.
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Key features of Bell Custom 500
Sportsbikeshop lists the following details for the checked version:
- Composite fibreglass shell construction
- Multi-density EPS liner
- Quick-drying, antibacterial interior liner helps manage sweat while fighting odour-causing bacteria
- Genuine leather interior
- Integrated 5 snap pattern for after market shields and visors
- Padded chin strap with D-ring closure
Protection and construction
The listed approval is ECE 22.06. Check the exact helmet label and specification for the version you are buying, particularly if you need it for a track event.
Fit and adjustment
The chin-strap fastening is Double-D. Make sure you are comfortable operating that fastening and adjusting it securely before choosing the helmet.
Fit and the exact version
Try the helmet on before committing to a size: check even contact around the head and secure retention with the strap fastened. Shell specifications do not establish whether its internal shape suits you. If you use glasses or an intercom, check their fit with this exact helmet and the relevant fitting instructions.
Versions and options
The checked listing links to these options: Matt Black, Crate Ice Blue, Flake Emerald, Crate Stone, Flake Rootbeer, Flake Purple, Vintage White, Black. Check the selected version and available sizes before ordering; the linked price may apply to a particular option.
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