Bell Star Pro helmet review

Does your head get hot in the summer and cold in the winter? Bell's Star Pro helmet allows you to control the amount of ventilation

Cycling Weekly Verdict

Everything else is top-class and we can’t fault Bell’s aero data on this £169.99 lid.

Reasons to buy
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    Tunable vents allow control over head temperature

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    Aerodynamic

Reasons to avoid
  • -

    Adjuster sits high on head

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Commuting in autumnal conditions (which arrived in August this year) really demonstrates the versatility of the Star Pro with its tunable vent system.

Open it up and cooling is adequate in temperatures up to 20ºC; on colder mornings or when wet, it was definitely worth sliding the vents closed.

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