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Bell Citi Bike Helmet

Bell Citi Bike Helmet

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Built for the urban environment, the Citi helmet helps you safely navigate the city streets—now available in yellow safety color.

  • ErgoDial fit system is easy to adjust: a simple press of the button and slide of the dial brings a firm, snug fit
  • Side strap cam-lock levers quickly fine tune the fit
  • In-Mold Fusion process integrates liner and microshell into a single structure for lightweight strength and superior protection from sudden impacts
  • Features 16 channeled, air cooling vents
  • Blade visor stays in place with minimal intrusion on helmet's surface; logo plugs (included) give helmet a seamless look when visor is detached
  • Reflective highlights improve nighttime profile

Universal adult sizing: 21.25 - 24 inches.

Imported.

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Bell Citi Bike Helmet Specs
Specification
Description
Best use
Cycling
312 grams
16
Yes
Unisex
Weight
Vents
Visor
Gender

Bell Citi Bike Helmet Customer Reviews

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Bell Citi Bike Helmet
 
3.8

(based on 10 reviews)

86%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Convenient back-of-head adjustment (8)
  • Good ventilation (5)
  • Lightweight (5)
  • Nice fit system/pads (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Everyday riding (7)
    • Road cycling (6)
    • Cold-weather riding (4)
    • Warm weather (4)
      • Sizing:

      • Feels full size too small

         

        Feels half size too small

         

        Feels true to size

         

        88% 

        (7 reviews)

        Feels half size too big

         

        Feels full size too big

         
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Avid cyclist (4), Casual/ recreational (3)

    Reviewed by 10 customers

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    Apr

    4

    2008

    (21 of 22 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Great for commuters; performed perfectly

    By Abe for Obama!

    from Berkeley, Ca

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

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    Pros

    • Convenient back-of-head adjustment
    • Good ventilation
    • Lightweight
    • Price
    • Style

    Cons

    • Limited sizes

    Best Uses

    • Commuting
    • Everyday riding
    • Road cycling
    • Warm Weather

    Comments about Bell Citi Bike Helmet:

    I bought this for my girlfriend and she thinks it's the only "normal" looking bike helmet she's ever seen (i.e., not "weird" looking).

    I own the Metro which is the same as the Citi with two differences that MAY be important:
    (1) The Metro comes in difference sizes rather than "one size fits all" ... my head was too big for the Citi otherwise I'd have preferred it because ...
    (2) The Citi is cheaper (about $25 cheaper!) with nearly all the same features.

    The remaining differences are:
    (3) different colors available (not important, though I do prefer the "matte" black to the shiny version on the Citi)
    (4) different attachments available for the Metro (all of which are a waste of money, much better lights and mirrors available which will not be proprietary to a particular helmet)

    Otherwise they are identical.

    Bottom-line: if the Citi fits you're getting a great deal on a stylish and performance oriented helmet ... after all, if you're willing to wear it then it will perform much better than another helmet that may be just a little lighter or aero but which looks horrible and thus stays at home.

    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (21 of 22 customers found this review helpful)

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    Oct

    7

    2007

    (12 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Well design for safe commute

    By becool

    from Houston, TX

    About Me Commuter

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    Pros

    • Available in yellow
    • Convenient back-of-head adjustment
    • Easy replacement policy
    • Good ventilation
    • Lightweight
    • Reflective materials

    Cons

    • Uncomfortable strap

    Best Uses

    • BMX
    • Cold-weather riding
    • Everyday riding
    • Mountain biking
    • Road cycling
    • Warm Weather

    Comments about Bell Citi Bike Helmet:

    I bought this b/c it is highly recommended by Consumer Reports due to its superb impact protection. The helmet is designed with commuting in mind and has many reflective panels—even the straps are reflective. The only issue I have is the strap which has a sharp edge. When it comes too close to my ear, it can be very uncomfortable.

    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (12 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

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    Apr

    24

    2008

    (10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    perfect helmet

    By JpSLC

    from Salt Lake City

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

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    Pros

    • Convenient back-of-head adjustment
    • Easy replacement policy
    • Good ventilation
    • Lightweight
    • Nice fit system/pads

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Everyday riding
      • Mountain biking
      • Road cycling
      • Warm Weather

      Comments about Bell Citi Bike Helmet:

      If you want a good basic helmet, this is it. It is cheap and it fits perfectly. I will never buy another helmet without the rear fit wheel. No matter if I'm wearing a ski hat, a bandanna, or nothing under it, I can instantly tighten the helmet down for a perfect fit. It's not even too ugly as helmets go.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

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      Apr

      23

      2008

      (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      So far so good

      By Kaz Kougar

      from Springfield, OR

      About Me Avid Cyclist

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      Pros

      • Convenient back-of-head adjustment
      • Dig the Yellow
      • Good ventilation
      • Nice fit system/pads

      Cons

      • None none so far

      Best Uses

      • Cold-weather riding
      • Everyday riding
      • Road cycling
      • Warm Weather

      Comments about Bell Citi Bike Helmet:

      Received the helmet yesterday, made my first commute today. So far I love it, especially compared to the [$]helmets that I am used to. The fit and feel of the helmet is much more solid. To the reviewer who said that it would be better for someone with upright handle bars, I commute with drop bars and the visor is not an issue. Different head shapes, maybe? Bottom line, try the helmet before you buy it everyone's head is shaped different but if this helmet fits you right, you won't be disappointed

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size

      (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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      Feb

      15

      2008

      (4 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      Good idea, poorly executed

      By TDK

      from Boulder, CO

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      Comments about Bell Citi Bike Helmet:

      This helmet should work well for someone who uses upright handlebars. With drop bars the visor blocks my vision. I could take the visor off, but the mirror attaches only to the visor. Also the mirror and other accessories don't come with the helmet, you have to pay extra.

      (4 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jun

      13

      2008

      (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      Nice fit, and affordable

      By The Chemist

      from Albuquerque, NM

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      See all my reviews

      Pros

      • Convenient back-of-head adjustment
      • Nice fit system/pads

      Cons

      • Lacks ventilation

      Best Uses

      • Road cycling

      Comments about Bell Citi Bike Helmet:

      I just got back into cycling (haven't since I was a kid) and needed a helmet. I have a big head, and was surprised that the universal fit actually fits well (better than "large sized" helmets of comparable cost). However, after using it for about a week in the hot Albuquerque sun, I realize that there are not enough vents, and it feels like my head is in an oven.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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      Mar

      6

      2009

      (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Solid, Safe Commuter Helmet

      By charlieahern

      from Cupertino, CA

      About Me Avid Cyclist

      See all my reviews

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      Pros

      • Convenient back-of-head adjustment
      • Durable

      Cons

      • Pad came unglued
      • Strap tape peeling

      Best Uses

      • Cold-weather riding
      • Everyday riding

      Comments about Bell Citi Bike Helmet:

      I bought an orange Metro model, which was similar to the Citi, except for available options.* BUY the optional visor mirror for[$]. I LOVE this feature. Particularly valuable for commuters who mix it up with traffic.* Orange (or yellow) color and reflective tape provide visibility for commuting in the dark.* Rugged-This helmet gets banged around on the on-board Caltrain bike racks.* Two minor flaws- 1)The reflective tape on the strap quickly peeled off. 2)A pad attaches to a velcro circle that is glued to the inside of the helmet. The circle came unglued, but the pad mostly stays in place anyway.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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      Aug

      2

      2010

      (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      2.0

      Universal Sizing Isn't

      By Charles on 2 wheels

      from Pacoima, CA

      About Me Avid Cyclist

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      Pros

        Cons

        • Poor fit

        Best Uses

        • Road cycling

        Comments about Bell Citi Bike Helmet:

        I owned a Metro model which is similar to this model. The Metro saved my head in a spill and I spent only four days in the hospital instead of the morgue. When I ordered my replacement helmet this was my first chose as the Metro had been discontinued.

        Unfortunately the Citi is only available in one Universal size which only works if you have a Universal sized head (I don't). I returned my new Citi for an Influx (Large).

        I also like that this helmet was available in a bright color to make the rider more visible.

        Bottom line: If this fits your head then get it. Protect your head!

        • Gift:
        • No
        • Sizing:
        • Feels full size too small

        (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        May

        22

        2009

         
        2.0

        Poor Ventilation, Hot, Sweaty

        By bodytechnician[@]

        from Berkeley, CA, USA

        About Me Avid Cyclist

        See all my reviews

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        Pros

        • Convenient back-of-head adjustment
        • Durable
        • High Visibility
        • Lightweight
        • Smooth Rounded Shape

        Cons

        • Inadequate Ventilation
        • Poor fit

        Best Uses

        • Cold-weather riding
        • Everyday riding

        Comments about Bell Citi Bike Helmet:

        Used this helmet during utility cycling; commuting, errands, shopping, etc. Upgraded to Giro Hex; great ventilation, better fit.
        Citi yellow comes with reflective stickers, reflective straps; good visibility in traffic.
        Smooth rounded shape is safer than helmets with elongated rear projections that can snag in a crash (see Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute bhsi.org or helmets.org).
        Citi helmet has poor ventilation, and gets hot. If you are cold all the time, and rarely sweat, this might be a good helmet for you.
        Pads in front are difficult/impossible to remove, cleaning them is more work than pads with velcro.
        Universal fit helmets don't fit as well as ones that come in S, M, L. If you have a large head, a universal fit helmet doesn't give as much coverage; it sits on top, doesn't come as far down the sides.

        • Gift:
        • No

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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        Sep

        26

        2008

         
        5.0

        Helmet With Style

        By Great Lakes Hiker

        from Blue Water Country / Michigan

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        Pros

        • Convenient back-of-head adjustment
        • Good ventilation
        • Lightweight
        • Nice fit system/pads

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Bicycle commuting
          • Everyday riding

          Comments about Bell Citi Bike Helmet:

          I barely got a chance to use my first one before one of my teens claimed it as their own. So I got a second one to replace it. Grey and the cloth covered covered look great.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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