I agree on the fitting. I tried a Bell and a Simpson, both the same size.
The Bell nearly exploded my brain, while the Simpson was perfect. Simpson's
fit the oval head (mine), while the Bell is more for a round head.
Eric
-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Fitzsimmons <fitzsmns@mwci.net>
To: Irv Korey <emanteno@attglobal.net>
Cc: Jackson Zimmermann <JZIMMERM@exch.co.albemarle.va.us>;
vintage-race@autox.team.net <vintage-race@autox.team.net>
Date: Saturday, February 12, 2000 5:57 AM
Subject: Re: Helmet
>I would agree with Irv. I got my '95 helmet from DRE. I took a different
size
>from the '85. I believe it was the people at DRE who said that a Bell is a
>better fit on round heads, while a Simpson fits ovals better.
>Fitz
>
>Irv Korey wrote:
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Jackson Zimmermann <JZIMMERM@exch.co.albemarle.va.us>
>>
>> >The M2 is simply the best helmet for those of us who wear glasses,
others
>> (in the Bell line)
>> >just don't offer enough room (never have liked the fit of Simpsons). I
>> wish
>> >that Bell made a Kevlar version though, lighter and more resilient
>> >material.
>>
>> I bought my Bell M2 when they were Kevlar, and I agree they are great for
>> those of us who wear glasses. Bell replaced the M2 with the M3, which was
>> much more costly than the M2. There was enough of a demand for Bell to
>> re-introduce the M2. However, they only re-introduced the fiberglass
>> version.
>>
>> I might also suggest that it may be worth a few extra $$$ to buy your
helmet
>> from a place where you can try it on. I was able to go into DRE/Wrep
>> Industries in Streamwood, IL when I was shopping for my helmet. They
weren't
>> the lowest priced, but they were close and they had the M2 in stock. I
felt
>> it was worth a few extra bucks to get a good fit.
>>
>> No Financial Interest.
>>
>> Irv Korey
>> 74 TR6 CF22767U
>> TR4A CT52499 VSCDA Group 2 #58
>> Highland Park, IL
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