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Bell Faction BMX Helmet

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Item # 747090

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BMXers and aggro MTB-types might not agree on much, but they are fairly unanimous in their affection for the Faction helmet.

Setting a new standard in skate-inspired helmets, this one has it all--style, fit and comfort
Impact-resistant ABS hard plastic shell covers the EPS foam liner for superior protection when you go endo
Twelve strategically placed vents keep you cool

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Bell Faction BMX Helmet Customer Reviews

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Bell Faction BMX Helmet

3.7

(based on 7 reviews)

71%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Durable (5)
Lightweight (4)
Nice fit system/pads (4)

Cons

Best Uses

Everyday riding (6)
Cold-weather riding (4)
BMX (3)
Mountain biking (3)

- Sizing:
- Feels full size too small
  
  Feels half size too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  67%
  (4 reviews)
  Feels half size too big
  
  Feels full size too big

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

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 7 customers

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Oct

2009

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Feels real. Bell has the experience...

By blaiddwyn

from San Francisco, CA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Durable
Nice fit system/pads
Protection

Cons

Best Uses

Cold-weather riding
Everyday riding
Mountain biking

Comments about Bell Faction BMX Helmet:

My head is difficult to fit for helmets - long and narrow - yet this feels good, and comes with three sets of different thickness foam pads, so I am good for any season also with a Buff (like a bandanna) underneath. I have worn helmets for skydiving, motorbiking, cycling - nearly forty years... this one is solid - can't think how it could really be any better.

Apr

2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Works for me

By Mortimer

from Spokane, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Nice fit system/pads

Cons

Best Uses

Cold-weather riding
Everyday riding

Comments about Bell Faction BMX Helmet:

Plan to use as basic safety equipment. Also required by law here.

A solid helmet that looks like it might protect you in a fall. No frills or color schemes. No rear adjustments. Got it for half off.

Does not have a lot of airflow. A bit on the warm side. Adequate for me. Quite pleasant with damp hair (like after a haircut).

Jan

2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Solid utility lid

By Clan_ZW

from Pittsburgh, PA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Durable

Cons

Poor fit
Poor ventilation

Best Uses

BMX
Cold-weather riding
Everyday riding
Mountain biking

Comments about Bell Faction BMX Helmet:

Reasonable budget lid, it's well made and seems very solid, but it's heavy and doesn't breathe really well. The Faction comes with a lot of extra pads to help tailor the fit, but if you're like me and have a bigger melon, the Large may be a bit on the tight side.

Aug

2011

(1 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

this helmet sucks!!!

By je11yf1sh

from puyallup, wa

About Me Collegiate/Pro

See all my reviews

Pros

Good ventilation
Lasted over 3 days
Lightweight

Cons

Falls apart
Not safe
Poor fit
Undurable

Best Uses

Nothing
Sucking

Comments about Bell Faction BMX Helmet:

im 14 years old and i have to work for everything. a helmet is not cheap. but i had to by one if i wanted to bmx or mountain bike anymore. my parents rules not mine. so i spent [$] on this helmet and im doing dirt jumps in my friends yard witch are only five feet or so and i took a lite fall and my bell faction helmet split into 5 peices literaly.and the helmets plastic cut my head. the gashes werent that deep. but herei am looking for a new helmet after 4 days. dont by this thing youll probly end up like me.

Jul

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

BELL FACTION HELMET

By ED G

from PHILA.PA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

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

Cons

Best Uses

BMX
Cold-weather riding
Everyday riding
Mountain biking
Road cycling

Comments about Bell Faction BMX Helmet:

I have used this style helmet for about 4 years and I am very happy with it. It has a lot of space for decals so it is easily personalized. Recently I was looking for a helmet for my 5 year old grandson. He did not fit the child helmets but the medium Faction with pads worked perfectly. I like the look of this helmet and I can also use it when I rollerblade. Great product and very sturdy.

May

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Good fit for kids

By MacD

from Algonquin, IL

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Durable
Lightweight
Nice fit system/pads

Cons

Best Uses

BMX
Everyday riding
Good fit for kids

Comments about Bell Faction BMX Helmet:

My 3.5 year old has a big head (21.5"). I had trouble finding a quality, good fitting helmet. Bell has this helmet for kids - called the FRACTION. However, they only sell it in XS and S. The Small only went to 22" (no room for growth after this summer). I found this helmet, the FACTION, in a Medium (21.25" - 23"). Bell provides 2 sets of foam inserts for the helmet. When I added the 'larger' foam inserts - the helmet fit my son perfectly. A huge plus is that as he gets older - I can swap back in the 'thinner' foam inserts. I see him using this helmet for a number of summers. Great purchase.