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Bell and Fasthouse launch moto-inspired helmet designs
Jordan Villella May 02, 2018Bell Helmets and Fasthouse have worked together on the moto side. Now they are bringing that popular collaboration to mountain bikes.
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Bell releasing limited edition custom helmets
Jordan Villella March 27, 2018Bell Helmets has announced its new MTB partnership with Fasthouse by releasing a limited edition line of mountain bike helmets for Spring 2018.
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REI halts orders of CamelBak, Giro, Bell and other Vista brands
Francis Cebedo March 03, 2018REI, which sells Vista’s Giro, Bell, CamelBak, Camp Chef and Blackburn brands decided to suspend all order of Vista Outdoors products.
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Best of 2017: Saris’ Top Gear Picks
Saris Mercanti December 27, 2017Here are the top 2017 gear picks from former Mtbr tech editor Saris Mercanti, including a helmet, cassette, multi-tool and more.
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Bell boosts support for collegiate cycling in 2018
Mtbr December 06, 2017Bell Helmets has announced an expansion of its support of collegiate cycling for 2018, partnering with four collegiate cycling programs: CU Boulder, Piedmont College, Lees-McRae, UC Santa Cruz.
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Bell All-Stars Video: John Tomac
Mtbr October 10, 2017The latest Bell All-Stars storytelling installment is out and it’s a good one. The video, feature story, and photo gallery celebrate iconic cycling champion and arguably the greatest mountain bike racer of all time, John Tomac.
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Bell Super DH first ride review
Saris Mercanti August 14, 2017The new Super DH is the downhill certified convertible helmet from Bell you’ve been waiting for.
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Bell Super 3R removable chinbar helmet review
Jason Sumner May 09, 2017Version 3.0 of this do-it-all trail helmet improves with better fit, lighter weight, enhanced safety, and a host of cool color options.
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Bell Joy Ride ambassador program expands and kicks off in Santa Cruz, CA
Francis Cebedo March 14, 2017Threatened by a very wet winter in California this year, the sun blazed brightly on the launch of the beautiful women’s ambassador program called Bell Joy Ride.
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How Bell changed the way riders look at head protection
Mtbr March 01, 2017Bell’s Super 2R trail helmet with removable chinbar helped usher in new era of head protection. Find out how it happened.
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3 Top Trail Ready Helmets
Arts Cyclery February 11, 2017The Bell Super 3R blurs the line between trail and downhill helmets, and because of its success, the removable chinbar helmet segment has grown to include offerings from many major helmet manufacturers. Here are three of the best options.
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Mtbr Best of 2016 Awards: Protective Gear
Francis Cebedo December 21, 2016As bikes get more capable and trails more aggressive, body and brain protection becomes more and more important. Here are the Mtbr picks for best pads and helmets on the market today.
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Five new enduro-ready helmets with removable chinbars
Jason Sumner September 14, 2016Helmets have come a long way in recent years. Gone are the days when you were forced to choose between light weight and ventilation versus legitimate all-mountain protection. The modern trail helmet can do it all.
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New helmets, shades, and padding from Sea Otter
Saris Mercanti April 19, 2016From helmets to eyewear, the exhibitors at the Sea Otter Classic were showcasing a number of new and exciting products to help keep you safe on the trails.
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Bell Joy Ride program kicks off with Ambassador meetup
Saris Mercanti March 08, 2016The new Bell Joy Ride program seeks to help build and expand local riding communities by supporting the leaders of ride groups with the tools to be successful.
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Art’s Cyclery 2015 Mountain Bike Gear of the Year
Arts Cyclery January 17, 2016Here’s a look at some of the mountain bike products that made riding more enjoyable these past 12 months.
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Bell unveils Super 2R Helmet with integrated 4k camera
Saris Mercanti January 05, 2016Bell’s new Super2r prototype features an integrated 4k camera capable of capturing 360 degree-panoramas. What else can it do?
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Best new protective gear of 2015
Saris Mercanti December 24, 2015Before you utter the words “hold my beer,” here are eight protective items you should consider wearing.
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2015 Holiday Gift Guide: For the all enduro all the time adrenaline junkie
Jason Sumner November 27, 2015Enduro (both the race format, and the idea in general) has had a significant influence on bike, gear, and apparel design. Here is a round-up of great “enduro” gift ideas that will keep the adrenaline junkie in your life riding (or racing) fast and safe.
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2015 Holiday Gift Guide: The best kid’s bikes and gear
Gregg Kato November 27, 2015For the little biker on your holiday shopping list, here are 15 great gift ideas ranging from balance bikes, fat bikes, and BMX bikes, to helmets, jerseys, and hydration packs.
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Hit List: This week’s best MTB components, gear and apparel
Jason Sumner October 30, 2015This week’s Mtbr Hit List includes 2.35 Michelin tires, Pearl Izumi X-Project shoes, the MRP Stage fork, Bontrager’s Foray shorts, grips and gloves from Ergon, a Bell helmet, and one very cool tool.
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Oddest of Interbike: Weird, wacky – and maybe pure genius
Mtbr September 28, 2015Best part of Interbike? Well, sure we love checking out all the latest and greatest gear and apparel. But just as interesting (or at least entertaining) are all the unique ideas and offbeat products that debut in Vegas. Some are pure genius, some not so much.
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Best of Interbike: The coolest new bike products for 2016
Mtbr September 25, 2015What’s the best thing you saw? It’s the No. 1 question we hear after every trade show. And here is our answer. The following — in our collective opinion — represents the newest, coolest and most interesting stuff our Mtbr crew came across throughout the course of the 2015 Interbike trade show.
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Bell Interbike 2015
Mtbr September 17, 2015Bell Helmets highlights their newest Star Wars edition helmet, women’s Joyride line, and series of new youth, commuter and performance oriented helmets with MIPS integration.
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Video: Bell Built $100k winner announced
Mtbr June 05, 2015The three 2015 Bell Built finalist has been announced. Check out the winner and the finalists.
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Contest: Art’s Cyclery GoPro Hero 4 and Bell Super 2R Giveaway
Gregg Kato May 01, 2015Enter to win a GoPro HD Hero 4 Silver Cam and a Bell Super 2R MIPS helmet courtesy of Art’s Cyclery!
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Race: 2014 Taxco Urban Downhill Finals
Mtbr October 26, 2014Race Video: Check out the hair-raising GoPro footage from Team Incycle’s Jon Buckell’s Taxco Urban Downhill Finals Run.
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Best in Show: 30 cool new bike products for 2015
Mtbr September 22, 2014Best in Show: See the coolest new bike gear for 2015 as our crew of editors picks the best bikes, accessories, apparel and more from Interbike and Eurobike.
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Interbike: 9 super cool displays from Interbike
Don Palermini September 13, 2014Interbike: Ho-hum just won’t do for these 9 Interbike exhibitors with super cool trade show displays.
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Eurobike: 6 awesome bike things for kids
Don Palermini September 05, 2014Eurobike: Show proves that when it comes to childrens’ bike gear, there’s really no question about it–these kids got it good.
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Eurobike: Bell Full Flex and Reflex multi-impact skate-style helmets
Don Palermini September 02, 2014Bell’s new Reflex and Full Flex skate-style lids flex and rebound for true multi-impact protection, comfort.
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Video: New Bell Super 2R trail/enduro helmet with removable chin bar
Francis Cebedo August 26, 2014Spotted: The new, yet-to-be-released Bell Super 2R helmet with a removable chin bar has been spotted “in the wild” at the Winter Park, Colo. stop of the Enduro World Series this weekend.
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Ultimate Base Camp: Santa Cruz mountain bike destination guide
Don Palermini August 05, 2014Yep, we’re spoiled. Living near Santa Cruz, Calif. gives us access to nearly year-round awesome mountain biking. Check out our destination guide, then start planning your trip to come see us. You’re welcome.
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IMBA/Bell Built Central Region Finalist videos
Don Palermini May 02, 2014See the Central Region finalist videos from the Bell Built trail grant program, pick one, and make it rain on their project.
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IMBA/Bell Built Video 4: Hobbs Hollow Flow Trail – Nashville, Ind.
Don Palermini May 01, 2014The Hobbs Hollow Flow Trail in Nashville, Ind. wants your vote for the Bell Built trail grant. See if you think they deserve it.
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IMBA/Bell Built Video 3: Cottage Grove Bike Park – Cottage Grove, Minn.
Don Palermini April 30, 2014The Cottage Grove Bike Park in Cottage Grove, Minn. wants your vote for the Bell Built trail grant. See if you think they deserve it.
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IMBA/Bell Built Video 2: Chapman Bike Park – Durango, Colo.
Don Palermini April 29, 2014The Chapman Bike Park in Durango, Colo. wants your vote for the Bell Built trail grant. See if you think they deserve it.
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IMBA/Bell Built Video 1: Andres Bike Park – Carpentersville, Ill.
Don Palermini April 28, 2014The Andres Bike Park in Carpentersville, Ill. wants your vote for the Bell Built trail grant. See if you think they deserve it.
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IMBA/Bell Built West Coast Finalist videos
Don Palermini April 11, 2014See the West Coast finalist videos from the Bell Built trail grant program, pick one, and make it rain on their project.
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Daily coverage from the 2014 Sea Otter Classic Day 1
Mtbr April 10, 2014Welcome to Day 1 of Mtbr’s daily coverage of the 2014 Sea Otter Classic. We’ll be continually updating this page with photos and beta on all the latest in mountain bike technology.
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IMBA/Bell Built Video 4: Fort Tuthill Bike Park pitch
Don Palermini April 10, 2014The Fort Tuthill Bike Park in Flagstaff, Ariz. wants your vote for the Bell Built trail grant. See if you think they deserve it.
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IMBA/Bell Built Video 3: Soquel Demo Forest Flow Trail pitch
Don Palermini April 09, 2014The Soquel Demo Flow Trail in Santa Cruz, Calif. wants your vote for the Bell Built trail grant. See if you think they deserve it.
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IMBA/Bell Built Video 2: Stafford Lake Bike Park pitch
Don Palermini April 08, 2014The Stafford Lake Bike Park in Novato, Calif. wants your vote for the Bell Built trail grant. See if you think they deserve it.
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IMBA/Bell Built Video 1: Prescott Park Flow Trail pitch
Don Palermini April 07, 2014The Prescott Park Flow Trail in Medford, Ore. wants your vote for the Bell Built trail grant. See if you think they deserve it.
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Review: Bell Stoker Helmet
Francis Cebedo February 01, 2014The Bell Stoker is one of the surprise gems of this Helmet Shootout. It wins by sticking to core values and carefully choosing what NOT to offer.
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Bell and IMBA Renew $100k Bell Built Trail Building Program
Don Palermini January 22, 2014Have a mountain bike project that needs funding in your town? IMBA and Bell have $100k burning in their pocket to help you.
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Review: Bell Super Helmet
Francis Cebedo December 25, 2013The Bell Super is one of the new breed of helmets solely designed to the demands of All Mountain riding and Enduro racing. Some of these needs are for more coverage, a better and more flexible visor system, and compatibility with goggles and even Gopro POV systems.
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New Bell Helmets: Transfer 9, Stoker and Intersect
Gregg Kato September 18, 2013Hot on the heels of their recently released Full 9 and Super helmets, Bell is showing their new 2014 helmets including the Transfer 9, Stoker and Intersect.
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Video: Bell Full 9 – Review and Design Team Interview
Francis Cebedo July 01, 2013Designed and tested with top engineers and the best downhill riders, the Full 9 helmet will give you the protection and the comfort you need.
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Video: Bell Super Enduro and All Mountain Helmet
Francis Cebedo April 29, 2013We’ve used the Bell Super for a few rides now and are pleased with its performance. The integrated GoPro mount is neat as it sits low on the helmet near the front.
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