Bell Sweep R

Price Paid:  $100.00 at Performance Bike

Favorite Ride:
North Georgia Mountains

Bike Setup:
Cannondale Synapse with full Ultegra and Krysium SL Premium wheelset.

Summary:
Been using this helmet since the summer of 2008. All I can say is that the bigger vents help extremely on hotter days especially cycling in the South. Fits very well on my head and is very light weight. Now that it is winter, the vents are letting the cold air in so I use a cap under it to help keep my head warm. Still a great helmet.

Strengths:
Light weight, many and large vents, and great adjustability.

Weaknesses:
More colors.

Similar Products Used:
Specialized

Price Paid:  $100.00 at eBay

Summary:
I found the Bell Sweep R to be an excellent helmet. It fit my head well and the "GPS" system was extremely effective. I crashed at fairly high speed and the helmet worked very well. I should note that I purchased a Bell Volt to replace my Sweep and I wish I had purchased another Sweep. The Sweep was lighter and had better ventilation.

Strengths:
Fit and weight. I think that all helmets are too expensive but this one is relatively inexpensive.

Weaknesses:
None really. I think it could be a bit lighter.

Similar Products Used:
Older Giros and Specialized. Bell Volt.

Price Paid:  $90.00 at LBS

Favorite Ride:
40 mile time rial

Bike Setup:
Scott CR1 full Dura Ace

Summary:
I've used an older Bell for the past 2 years and thought that waw as good as it got. Sweat used to constantly drip onto my glasses to the point that I used a panty liner in the front of my helmet (don't laugh it works). WOW ! What a differencelightweight. Super fit. And not a drop of sweat got into my glasses (100 degree heat). I nearly bought a Louis Garneau because of price and looks but the fit was terrible for me. The Bells system that snugs under the back of your skull is super comfy and secure

Strengths:
Lightweight. Airflow. Fit

Weaknesses:
There are cheaper helmets out there. But like they say, "if you have a $20.00 head......"

Price Paid:  $20000.00 at Tokyo

Favorite Ride:
Hills

Bike Setup:
Van nicholas zephyr, ultegra, easton forks, kysrium elite, thomson masterpiece,ritchey wcs stem, pro bars, panaracer stradius elite lite.

Summary:
Very nice helmet. It's very light and airy, to such a degree that occasionally I've had to reach up to actually check that I'm wearing it.
No problems with fitting and the dial system at the back makes it very easy to adjust should I wear a cap under my helmet.

Strengths:
Lightness, fitting, airflows

Weaknesses:
Maybe cost, but you get what you pay for.

Price Paid:  $50.00 at E-bay

Summary:
Great looking helmet that doesn't look dorky. Great range of colors and well thought out design, the Bell fitting system is awesome. On the Sweep-R you can adjust the dials very easily with one hand for a perfect fit.

The vents are awesome and even in hot and humid Florida summer days I forget I even have this helmet on during 50 mile rides.

Strengths:
Incredibly comfortable (I often forget that I even have the helmet on), fairly light, attractive design, Bell fitting system ensures a snug fit every time.

Weaknesses:
Price I guess? $130 MSRP is a bit much for nothing more than some plastic and styrofoam.