Ride Tested: Bell Race Star Flex DLX Helmet
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ก.ค. 2024
- Ride Tested: Bell Race Star Flex DLX Helmet
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Join Brandon for an on-bike review of the Race Star Flex DLX, Bell's answer for riders seeking light weight, excellent aerodynamics, and race-ready protection. - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
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Hey, I was wondering if you can help me how I can record video's on my bike without wind noice? I have a GoPro Hero 7 with the sound adapter and a mic with a deadcat, but on my recordings their is still wind noice.
i need help fast. i am buying a used mc online on finn (basicly norwegian craigslist) he is 5-6h away from me, i want to ask him for a video of the mc what should i ask him to show on the vid. i am buying that one cuz it appears to be in good shape also he can provide shipping thru his job
Just bought my DLX this February and ive only got 9k miles in it so far (zx14r). I do have a Cardo Packtalk Bold installed. I dont have much experience with helmets but i was expecting things to b muffled more and my vision to be blocked. Not the case with this lid. The only complaint i have really is the ear pockets seem to b small. By the time i get home from work my ears r starting to get sore from an edge or folding. I was able to deal with it for a 500 mile day but went to sleep sore. But not so sore that it bothered me in the morning. Handles ice (in March) better than expected. And bugs clean off very easily w turtle wax ceramic applied too 👍👍
Plus the 5 year warranty, i had an issue with my newest race star, within a week they had it exchanged with a 100% brand new in box replacement. They are great to work with
Shouldnt ever need to warranty safety gear. Wether it was done easily or not Glad it was sorted for you.
@@guzziryder6566 It was for a cosmetic plastic accessory on it, not related to safety
Hey Brandon, how did you get that gopro to work on the jaw of the star? I can't find a good spot with the lines of the helmet. Got any advice?
Hi.
What did you think of the "nose protection" in the helmet? I do not have a big nose but the protection rubs against the nose, so hard that I removed it.
Is there a bigger you can get?
// Daniel
Sweden
Hi Brandon,
I’m comparing this to the aria rx 7 full face.
Any thoughts between this two helmets?
Would this bell new technology, safety and wind flow would put down the arai Full face rx7?
I'm quite excited to get this helmet later in the week. Next season should be much more stress free. Now just to wait for New England winter to be over lol
Hey, may not get an answer, but what communication system were you using on the video. I want to get something for my new race star, but I don't want to come across any fitment issues.
Is this loud ? I have GT air 2.. it is loud on the 60mph
I want it but cannot found the surge black red color. 😕
Is it quite while riding. Need to know. Thank you
Is the Race star the same helmet as the regular star but just carbon?
That transition shield is fantastic. Why can't the other premium helmet makers do that?
i need help fast. i am buying a used mc online on finn (basicly norwegian craigslist) he is 5-6h away from me, i want to ask him for a video of the mc what should i ask him to show on the vid. i am buying that one cuz it appears to be in good shape also he can provide shipping thru his job
What's it like if trying to put glasses on?
The spidi jacket looks awesome man.
talking about headshape: are there more oval helmet than intermediate oval? mein head seems to be xxl and pretty oval, bell xxl helmets fit but the don't sit really close to my ears. making them pretty loud through airflow i guess.
I also have a more long oval head shape and the Race Star DLX Flex absolutely did not fit me. I tried it in both a small and medium and beyond being a little tight front to back it was also incredibly claustrophobic inside. My nose and lips touched the front/breath shield/inner chin bar making it uncomfortable to wear. That said, it was incredibly light and, as stated in the video, the field of vision was amazing. The Transition shield, though, definitely didn't get dark enough; it was more of a light smoke than anything and sunglasses would be required on the sunnier/sunniest days.
As far as helmets built specifically for oval head shapes, I'm looking at the Arai Signet-X as my new helmet for next riding season and an upgrade from my current Scorpion EXO-AT950 - which is an intermediate-oval shape but fits decently after the break-in period, though it is still more snug front to back than is ideal.
Brandon, that visor did not darken at all, it was a PROTINT for sure? I know it was a bit overcast but I would have expected to see some tint to be showing...is it really just that subtle an effect?
Yeah... I used it on a sunny day too and it got darker but still not quite as dark as I would personally like. It is very gradual so it's tough to notice the transition but it does make a difference. Just wish it got a bit darker. -Brandon
Great video ❤️
Like another poster, I really wish this helmet had detents. It gets really hot in south Texas and I love to ride at lower speeds with the face shield up just slightly to let more air in. My dream helmet would be what this helmet has, plus detents, plus some high vis color on it. All black helmets do not appeal to me at all!
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 in the front and back 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.
Were you only getting pressure at the forehead and back of the head? That sounds like it may be more of an internal fitment issue and not a sizing issue. Your measurements fall within a Large (some people push for a MD with your measurement and plan for it to break in), however the pressure points you seem to be describing won't be fixed by changing sizes. Unfortunately if your head is more long oval than this lid just won't work for you. Feel free to contact our CS team and they can walk you through what you are feeling and recommend some alternatives based on it. Ride safe!
@@RevZilla yep, went and tried an XL that a local shop had and it had too much room side to side as suspected. I also tried a Shoei RF1400, X-14 as well as an Arai and an HJC and literally nothing fits my dome correctly. I'll probably have to bite the bullet and go back to a cheaper Scorpion or try an Icon.
Remember that photo chromatic films are temperature selective. Gets dark when it gets cold
Everyone says it's lightweight and feels great but I am just wondering...being 1500-1600gr doesn't it make it a heavy carbon helmet?
The weight is more in the middle of the spectrum now, but the reviews about it being lightweight are likely comparing it to the older Race Star version which was 6 ounces heavier. Now they are in the sweet-spot of the spectrum, and they weight is almost unnoticeable once you are moving.
I found that you need to throw that shield straight out in the direct sunlight on the hood or tailgate and let it go ahead and get that first full-blown transition. Bring it back inside and let it fully transition back. Then Cook that bad boy in one more time and she will be set. Then it will darken faster and darker from here on out.
I really dig my Bell Star. Comfortable and OUTSTANDING vision.
I only wear Bell helmets. California dude supporting a California company.
BUT, I might be leaving them for my ADV helmet.
Hey Bell, step it up. Make a carbon fiber ADV lid and some vents that can close. You would dominate the heavily growing market.
How does this one handle fog
The shields are all anti-fog coated, but if you are riding in cooler or wet conditions that may need some added reinforcements - Bell does offer the shield in a pinlock-ready version which you can then add a pinlock-insert too. That'll create a double pane window feature which eliminates fogging when needed.
www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/bell-panovision-pinlock-ready-face-shield
Awesome 👍🏾💯🇬🇧🇬🇧
Can anyone chime in on wearing a Bell Star on a bike with a more upright seating position? I'm not a sportbike guy, but I like this helmet
I rode this helmet, very briefly, on my 2019 KTM 390 Duke and, despite being in a very upright riding position and no having the wind protection of a fared bike, the helmet was stable and reasonably quiet - would have been quieter if it fit properly/more snuggly to my ears for my long oval head shape.
Does it vent in upright?
@@giovannicalicchio8277 After my comment I actually bought this helmet, had it for a year and half now and still love it. I ride an Africa Twin and the helmet vents really good in the upright riding position.
If this helmet had detents it would have been a no brainer for me. But you have speaker pockets...
Sizing still feels too small. I bought one a few months ago and initially it was tight which was expected, but even after breaking in it forms pressure points after about an hour of riding. I honestly can't wait to replace it. If it weren't for the small fit it would be a perfect helmet. By the way, the one sold by latin american bell distributors doesn't come with the transition lens, it comes with a pinlock instead.
Hey i have a very fat cheeks will i fit a 2xl?
“Bell” been around a long time..
Bitch all you want about lack of tint but to make it tint more it would have to start out with a light tint to begin with which would defeat using it at night safely (NO TINTED SHIELD IS OPTICALLY CORRECT! Close, but no cigar). They will never make it darker. That's why they sell dark tint visors even though it comes stock with the photochromatic shield. They also sell clear and yellow for those that like the yellow tint for supposed sharper focus (Again, I don't get the attraction because they are not rated as optically correct.).
I have an original 2008 Bell Star with the photochromatic/Transitions visor and it still tints the same as the new ones.
Honestly, it's too much money for what it's worth. Bell hasn't even integrated the back spoiler into the helmet. Seams cause turbulence and that causes noise. Makes the helmet look kinda cheap, IMO.
I'd rather spend $275 on a Qualifier flex DLX which comes with the Transitions face shield, the flex system, but also has a compartment for a specific comm system to fit flush. That's a best buy/bang for the buck to me.
Size-wise Bell really hasn't changed the fit as much as they say. They're trying to sell a fucking expensive helmet people! I range at the bottom of large and in Bell I always buy the medium for proper fit. You can always buy the large cheek pads if it's too snug... Same shell size. SNUG=QUIETER.
If your dead set on buying an expensive helmet, or any helmet for that matter, SHOP AROUND! Look on sites like motorcycle closeouts. Bell Star helmets are usually $200 cheaper when they're last year's model. I bought mine for $300 when they listed for over $600. I see a few on sale for $339 right now. Not $700. That's paying for carbon fiber and as I said, in a year you can buy it for around $500. The difference between normal composite and carbon fiber is about 5 ounces which, unless you're doing 10 hour days or have neck problems, isn't worth the expense to go carbon fiber. Check out that price difference. Be smart about what you buy. Also, when mail order, walk around in it all damn day if you can. The most expensive status symbol of a helmet is crap if it doesn't fit comfortably! Send it back and try another brand because fitment is an across the entire line kinda thing (Star fits same as Qualifier, etc...)
Hope my rant helps some of the noobs that think expensive is always best.
My logic is this though... I have one helmet for all riding. In this situation I think it's worth paying $700 if you're only putting it out once. I own the AGV SportModular. Barely over 3lbs, pinlock included, ECE rated which is just as good as Snell (get over yourself), and no need to buy open face for hot weather. Yep, $700+ helmet I got for $499. I had to go to Europe to shop and buy it, but they do have a Transitions pinlock insert which works just the same.
Fingers crossed for a close out AGV PISTA lmao
I always ride with a fool-face helmet.
Interesting opinion. Personaly the shell is far to fat and round.
Ummmm your sheiks is not tinted
There has to be a lightweight AND reasonably priced full face option. $700 helmets are just not an option for many riders.
There are plenty of cheaper lids that meet the criteria your after and much cheaper! I guess I always remember a mentor of mine when I first got into bikes and (when I asked him a similar question) his response was simple. “How much is your head really worth to you?”... That has stuck with me!
I would recommend a Bell Qualifier DLX. 2020 models specifically. They no longer have the cut out for the old Sena unit in the side of the helmet and are quieter inside without that feature. Still not as quiet as I had hoped, so I wear earplugs with it. Also, it has a pro tint shield that transitions. As he said though, doesn't get quite dark enough for my liking in direct sunlight.
@@nickfountain8420 I think the Qualifier DLX is still 3.5lbs but looks nice. Who makes a sub 3lb modular for $300-$400 range?
@@bensmith2001 The qualifier DLX MIPS doesn't feel heavy at all. As far as a modular helmet, your adding weight with mechanisms operating the chin bar. Try some on, see what you like.
Testing a race helmet on the road. RIP