Bell Race Star DLX Flex | Full Review
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- Опубліковано 6 сер 2024
- 👉🏼 Full Review Bell Racestar DLX Flex - amzn.to/3h3qeQV
0:00 Intro
1:00 3K Carbon Fiber Shell & Exterior
2:16 ProTint Photochromic Shield
3:37 Power Mesh Liner with Virus Cool Jade
4:40 Flex Impact Liner
5:22 Bonus Nuggets
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Amazing helmet. When I first put this lid on, I was extremely impressed. Huge FOV and great self tinting shield. VERY light and comfortable. And I never saw a reason for a pin lock as I've never had a fogging issue like I've had on my AGV's. It's not the quietest helmet, but all the other features make up for it
It is a fantastic helmet! I almost kept this for my daily rider and it is still in my top 2 of favorites! Thanks for the comment and be safe!
I got this helmet last winter and it's amazing compared to my cheapish $100 zox modular helmet. During the winter with all the vents closed I didn't fog up at all. This helmet does work my prescription glasses. My only issues with wearing glasses with this helmet might just be my problem because my glasses are smaller/flexible. If I had a pair of glasses that weren't so bendable there wouldn't be any issues whats so ever. Having the helmet for this long now, I've gotten use to it so no problems
Thanks for your insight! I don't wear glasses (yet) so I can't speak to the functionality with glasses. Being able to see while riding/wearing a helmet is a pretty big deal in my opinion! Thanks again for your comments, be safe!
I totaled my bike last month wearing this helmet,I just ordered a new one 🤙
Why doesn't this guy got atleast 500k subscriber's???
Ha! Thanks! I guess it’s just one sub at a time and try to be patient and consistent. Be safe!
You dont need the pinlock, its coated and mine has never steamed up. Pinlock looses the clarity of vision anyway. The Protint is the best visor I have ever used.
You should have more subs, solid vid
I have the flex version although I don’t think it’s the same as this because it doesn’t have speaker cut outs. I wear glasses and had to cut off part of the cheek padding; otherwise it’ll pinch the frames into your temples and cause headaches. No regret on owning it and although not quite “as comfortable” as my old Shoei (1200) it’s still one of my favorites.
It is a really comfortable helmet, although I hate that you would have to cut out any padding to make it work with glasses since that is a pretty standard thing for helmets. Thanks for the comment!
I bought bell star mips last year and became fan of Bell since that.
This is one of my wishlist, gonna get one when my star mips retired
These are such great helmets! I'm glad to hear that you like yours! Thanks and be safe!
I honestly love the red stripe as it matches with my Ducati Hyper red !
Carbon fiber itself costs under 1K$ is pretty bargain given that design and safety features
Couldn't agree more!
Getting this helmet this week but of course I live in Mass so it's hella cold and bike is on pitbulls for the winter. Maybe I'll use it on my 4 wheeler lol.
I'm sure it will look just as good on 4 wheels as 2! Be safe1
I need to know how loud it is. Lol i hace a simpson ghost bandit and its murdering my mind with how loud it is. I ride a harley in the upright position
What red code is this pl
I ride two naked bikes both heavily on track. I recently bought an Arai Corsair-x and as much as i love it it just doesn't fit me. I find it pressing uncomfortably close to my mouth. I've got a Pista GP RR as well but would like the second helmet to also work as a street helmet. would you say this helmet would fit better. I honestly would just go shoei x14 because i loved my rf1200 so much but theres been so much chatter on this that I feel I should give it a go.
So, I ordered a Pista Gp RR but the size was so small I couldn't get it on my head! I haven't gotten the next size up just yet so I can't speak to it. I am going to review the Arai soon but haven't yet. Between the DLX Flex and the RF1400 I would go with the bell. Both were great, in my opinion, with the edge in venting going to Shoei. The Bell fit even better and the photochromic shield comes standard. I liked the profile of the Bell more also but either option I feel would more than fit the bill for you. Best of luck, be safe!
Can you guys do a video on installing a Sena Communication system install With this helmet
Which specific Sena device are you wanting to see?
@@cyclegearguide1493 clearly nothing lol. Gotta love fire under the ass.
A little late to the party, but how do you like the 1190sx? Love my EBR
I really liked it! I did sell it in the fall but only because I wanted a bike with a windshield. It helps with the helmet reviews! Be safe!
Bought this helmet a few days ago and it had an amazing fit until I installed a sena system.. I removed the speaker port covers but the speakers still protrude enough to give me jaw/ear pain especially when removing the helmet.. any idea why or what would cause that? Also gotta add even in the rain the face shield doesn’t fog up.
Oh man, I hate to hear that it’s not working well with your Sena speakers. It’s hard to believe that the speakers would be thick enough to cause those issues but I hear you. I haven’t tried the Race Start with speakers but it seems like that’s what I need to start covering in my reviews. I would reach out to Bell and see if they have had other complaints with this issue and I’ll check it out myself and let you know what I find out. Good luck, be safe!
I believe Sena makes a thin speaker. I've heard others making the same complaint.
I got mine today, I ordered a large which is supposed to be 59-60cm, my head is 58.5cm around and this helmet was way too snug, giving me pressure all over and pushing my cheeks up way too much. quite disappointing as now I have to wait probably several weeks for a replacement and not even sure an XL will fit properly now.
Oh man! I hate to hear that. I ran into the same tire of thing when I tried the AGV Pista GP Replica, I couldn’t even get it down on my head! I used the sizing chart and ordered the size that I fell into. And at $1500 I was not very happy and I didn’t get the size up because of the disappointment. At some point I will but I was expecting something different. Best of luck, be safe!
Did the XL fit you?
@Christopher Pinero no, I ended up getting a different brand
Is this model available in XXL? I could find only XL
So, there are only a few of the Race Star models that don't come in XXL and this color is one of them. Sorry, about that, I know that is annoying when they leave out certain sizes for certain colors. I hope you can find another color option that you like because these helmets are awesome! Good luck, be safe!
Scorpion exo r1 air or this?
Do have both, Bell every day for sure 🤌
Nice Review.... But Why not you open all padding and show interior eps And air channel.... Next time when you review a helmet...you remove padding and show interior air channel.... Upload a review x lite 903 review..
Anyone else having a low whistling noise with their Bell Race Star? it's not like heavy whistling, but like wind coming in through a very tiny hole... No matter how I rotate my head, the whistle was still there.
No, I haven't. Please keep me updated if you find out what the cause is! Be safe!
@@cyclegearguide1493 checked every crack while driving and it seems that there's no "leak" when it comes down to wind. Need to note that I've been riding with all airways closed which might have something to do with air pressure inside. Will keep testing, but weather is not that favorable :D
Note, this only happens between ~50 to ~75 KM/H.
@@cyclegearguide1493 turns out, it was the little fillers that go into the holes of the coms that were causing the whistling. Finally a truly silent helmet when not tucked :D
@@blumen1991 that’s awesome!!! I’m so glad that you were able to figure it out! I will have to make a note of that for future reference!
Looks aggressive and racey. Need a good replacement for my AGV K1
How loud is it
I ride a naked sport bike with ear plugs in so my opinion on the noise level is not the one you should go with. I'm in the process of getting a bike with a windshield so I can weigh in on this aspect better. Thanks and be safe!
@@cyclegearguide1493 that’s the most important bike type for noise level actually lol. Every helmet is decent behind a windshield
@@Fee.1 With a windshield I wouldn't wear earplugs very time I ride, only on the longer trips. With my plugs in every helmet sounds quiet! I think I'm going to set up a small sound booth so I can measure dBs and be done with it, lol!
@@cyclegearguide1493 if you want measurement ideas check out Champion Helmets UA-cam channel they have a bike they deck out with measurement gear
Not only is it not pin lock but the pin lock they sell loses the photochromic aspect
I totally agree! As much as I love the photochromic, I feel like pin lock should be standard.
@@cyclegearguide1493 impressively shoei has a Transitions branded shield with Pinlock. Bell should be ashamed for a $150 shield. Also Sad Arai doesn’t offer a transitions shield, but they do offer other solutions, since they refuse to put visors inside the helmet no excuse though. But the Arai vents so well and I live in a hot environment. Know any other premium helmets that vent as well as the Race Star and Arai Corsair X.
@@Fee.1 The Shoei RF1400, in my opinion, had better venting than the Bell. The top vent works exceptionally well. The Corsair X is on my short list to review so I can't compare against the Arai.
@@cyclegearguide1493 try the Corsair x ASAP. Best helmet I’ve ever experienced. The 1400 is great I might have to reconsider going back to it for the features, but just plain helmet and quality…Corsair
@@cyclegearguide1493 and the k6 and pista can’t really be beat for all things considered on a light weight helmet
I watched until you said the price.
Lol! I totally understand. The price is steep but I feel like the quality is top shelf and if it’s in the budget it would be a solid choice.
@@cyclegearguide1493 I agree 100%, love this helmet. Might get a dual sport in the future so I'll be looking at bells top of the line dirtbike/adventure touring helmets. Have you seen the new bell moto 10 spherical?
@@SooHighFashion I have seen it and I love the new tech that the are coming out with. It will be great when the MIPS is standard even for the more budget helmets. Beauty and brains is a great combination!!!
Nearly 1.6kg is not a light helmet, for carbon that is ridiculously heavy
@@timmythetank I've realized that I should stop qualifying a helmet's weight and just share the actual amount. Thanks for the feedback, be safe!