Replacement for Bell Slant helmet

[Twilkes]

I need to replace one of these helmets, does anyone know if there is an equivalent model in Bell's current lineup? I liked the angled look rather than just a big dome on my already big domed head.

Amazon product ASIN B00YCN2L0IView: https://www.amazon.co.uk/BELL-21006300_1-Slant-Bicycle-Helmet/dp/B00YCN2L0I

 

[Twilkes]

Or any similarly styled helmet really.

 

[fossyant]

Planet X have a decent selection of cheap lids, road and MTB style. If you want the 'visor' their XC MTB model is similar to above.

 

[CanucksTraveller]

Giro do a few in that shape. I used to have a Giro with a peak that looked very similar.
https://www.giro.co.uk/cycling-c45/helmets-c47/mens-c53

 

[Twilkes]

I actually took the visor off as it affected visibility on a road bike. Still liked the shape though but it's kaput unfortunately.

 

[CanucksTraveller]

Yeah I did the same with my Giro, the peaks just pop off but they do retain that more "angled down" look.

 

[Cycleops]

Peak or no peak they still make you look like The Mekon.

 

[Twilkes]

Peak or no peak they still make you look like The Mekon.

I'd rather look like a sexy Mekon.

Got a few to choose from but FWIW the Bell Tracker seems to be pretty much the same as the Slant, if not identical, only comes in black though whereas I was looking for a blue or white one, not sure why so many cycling things are only available in dark colours. edit - it does come in other colours.

Incidentally, the one above did it's job perfectly as I landed on my back and my head whipped onto the tarmac and I heard the helmet crack but I had literally no pain or even hint of an impact on the back of my head. I used to not wear a helmet in my 20s and early 30s but was bought one by my employer and my wife asked me to keep wearing it on all rides.

If I'd been in my 20s nowadays I probably would have been wearing one anyway, as I'd have grown up wearing one, rarely see a rider without one these days.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

I actually took the visor off as it affected visibility on a road bike. Still liked the shape though but it's kaput unfortunately.

You mean you can’t be seen if the visor is on, a bit like an invisibility cloak?

 

[Twilkes]

You mean you can’t be seen if the visor is on, a bit like an invisibility cloak?

One visor to rule them all, yes.

 

[Cycleops]

I'd rather look like a sexy Mekon.

Is there such a thing ?

I found the Specialized Airnet to be one of the sleekest.

 

[fossyant]

Planet x have a load of lids - some nice road ones too for not much. I've got three PX lids and they are fine. I also have used top of the range Bell Road helmets in the past, much difference, possibly, but not in excess of £130 difference.

 

[vickster]

@Twilkes Did you ever get one? Blacks have Bell helmets on sale with extra reductions

https://www.blacks.co.uk/activities/cycling/br:bell/osa:view-sale-items/

 

[Twilkes]

I did, from Blacks - £17 plus delivery - it fits, is comfortable, and judging by the last Bell helmet it should do its job just as well.