Bell Volt Helmet
The Bell Volt is probably the only helmet that seems to satisfy both the mountain and road camps. The visor that snaps in place, does so using two plugs on each side that are covered up very neatly if you don’t want to use it making the Volt very versatile. Like all top end helmets the large vents are designed carefully to direct air flow into the internal ventilation channels that direct air in a way that maximises cooling. Bell also put a lot of work into the material used in the liner, utilising moisture wicking X-static padding that works together with the ventilation channels to again, help keep your head cool on a hot day in the saddle. The reality is that although the Bell Volt is full of technology and is exceptionally light and adjustable, these aren’t the reasons people go for the Volt. Riders go for the Volt for two reasons; the look, and the fit. They look hot, and seem to fit many people like a worn leather glove…

From Bell:

"The Volt is an amazing combination of massive ventilation, svelte weight, and high-tech comfort. Eleven frontal vents corral massive amounts of air with the help of the Volt's custom-sculpted Composite Fiber Intakes (CFI) which direct flow to the helmets internal StreamJet Ventilation Channels. Rearward exhaust ports and the moisture-wicking X-Static Padding work in tandem to help keep the rider cool and dry. The Volt is made even more comfortable by Bell's next-generation Twin Axis Gear (TAG) fit system that allows riders to both dial in the exact fit, as well as adjust the mechanism's vertical position on the back of the head. Designed to be used on-or off-road, the Volt features Bell's removable Variable Position Visor (VPV)and is equally at home in Tour De France as it is on the World Cup XC mountain bike circuit."

Fusion In-mold microshell: In-molding is the process of bonding the helmet’s Microshell to its EPS foam layer to provide a sturdier, more solid helmet. The EPS foam is shot into the thin Microshell cap when it’s in the mold—thus the name—rather than formed separately and taped on later. This process was pioneered by Bell and is now the industry standard for all high-end helmets. All but our toddler helmets are now made with this construction method

In-mold bottom wrap: In-Mold bottom wraps bring a new level of durability, solidity and aesthetics to helmets. By bonding Microshell material to the lower half of the helmet, In-Mold bottom wraps cover what on most helmets is a less durable, exposed EPS foam.

Internal reinforcement: In order to maximize venting and minimize bulk, high-end helmets feature internal reinforcement structures. These composite skeletons fortify helmets the same way rebar makes concrete stronger, allowing for bigger vents, more advanced styling and lighter weight, while still meeting stringent safety standards.

Streamjet ventilation: Exclusively for the Volt, Bell engineers created an airflow matrix that mixes the deeply sculpted Channeled Ventilation ducts with specially designed constriction channels that use the Venturi Effect to increase airflow rates. The result of the alternating high volume and high airflow channels is a system that efficiently moves cool air in the front and exhausts warm flow out the rear of the helmet.
 
Variable position visor (VPV): Bell’s top-of-the-line Variable Position Visor allows for 15 degrees of horizontal adjustment by using an imbedded clutch mechanism that holds the visor firmly at the desired angle. Changing the VPV’s angle just takes a simple up or down tug.
 
X-Static Padding: Woven with real silver fibers, X-Static™ Padding is a quick-drying and anti-microbial material that inhibits growth of odor-causing bacteria and fungi while keeping you cooler than standard comfort pads.


The Bell Volt Helmet features:

• For Road and MTB use
• Composite skeleton for internal reinforcement
• EPS Foam core with Fusion in-Mold construction
• Tilt-adjustable and fully removable Visor
• Anti-microbial X-Static padding
• 22 Vents with Steamjet intake/exhaust port system
• Sizes: Small (51-55cm), Medium (55-59cm) and Large (59-63cm)
• Weight: 297 grams'

Bell produce some of the finest helmets available for road and mountain bike use