Bellistic vs. drop

**Bookworm** · 08-17-2009 10:45 PM

Is there any real reason to get a bell drop over the bellistic? A local store is sending over a bellistic in large for me to try on, and if I like it should I still have them order me a drop? Or should I just grab the bellistic and go fast.

**xjason11x** · 08-17-2009 10:52 PM

I like my bellistic.

I really don't notice the difference.

I clicked on it when i was looking for a helmet, closed it, came back to show my dad, and clicked on the drop on accident because they look identical.

**That Guy** · 08-17-2009 10:53 PM

Never tried on a bellistic, but I love my drop.

Feels so solid, so comfy, and they look great. Awesome field of vision, decent enough ventilation, reasonably aero.

**FL_RIDER_93** · 08-17-2009 10:58 PM

let me put it this way the ballistic is a "entry level" bicycle full face, the drop isnt. so basically the drop was designed by bell to be a better helmet at the expense of cost. The bellistic also lacks some sort of downhill mountian bike safety certification and has a chin strap that is frustrating to adjust (believe me i own one) and the drop has a more effective one. Also the drop feature a more aerodynamic profile. In the world of safety equipment you get what you pay for (be careful about those expensive para gliding helmets though). so try out the drop. If the bell sizing system doesn't fit you give the giro remedy a shot.

**FL_RIDER_93** · 08-17-2009 11:01 PM

Originally Posted by xjason11x

I like my bellistic.

I really don't notice the difference.

I clicked on it when i was looking for a helmet, closed it, came back to show my dad, and clicked on the drop on accident because they look identical.

Bull crap maybe to the untrained eye it does. The bellistic looks basically like a road biking helmet with an added on chin piece up close, the drop is much sleeker in design.

**bagelbum** · 08-17-2009 11:02 PM

Had the bellistic, didnt like it, and got the drop. Drop is better in comfort, safety, and appearance.

**Longbord1** · 08-17-2009 11:07 PM

Just got my drop from TNTRide today. SOOO SICK! Not gonna miss my charly at all. Just have to do some mods so the shield fits!

Definitely 95% as aero as the charly.

**Bookworm** · 08-17-2009 11:13 PM

so all votes go to dropping the extra coin on the drop?

edit: the bellistic really does look like a bicycle helmet with a chin guard.

**That Guy** · 08-17-2009 11:15 PM

Originally Posted by Bookworm

so all votes go to dropping the extra coin on the drop?

Absolutely.

**xjason11x** · 08-17-2009 11:15 PM

Originally Posted by Bookworm

so all votes go to dropping the extra coin on the drop?

go for it.

**tylerdwhite** · 08-20-2009 10:08 AM

drop has an extra safety certification over the bellistic if i'm not mistaken.

**partninjas** · 08-20-2009 12:19 PM

Bellistic has more vents in the top and looks like a road bike helmet with a face guard added. The drop looks much slicker IMO.

**Hanael** · 08-20-2009 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by Longbord1

Just got my drop from TNTRide today. SOOO SICK! Not gonna miss my charly at all. Just have to do some mods so the shield fits!

Definitely 95% as aero as the charly.

pics when you're done modding it.

**Longbord1** · 08-20-2009 05:50 PM

pretty much done. Took some intense mods and recycling of parts.

I removed the inserts for the visor and re implanted them where the visor fits best.

I still need to drill two tiny holes for the charly locking mechanism, and then all should be perfect!

definitely need some auto trim to seal the deal.

**Longbord1** · 08-21-2009 11:22 PM

**Matt C** · 08-22-2009 12:25 AM

After reading this I kind of regret just buying a bellistic last week but its all they had

**Longbord1** · 08-22-2009 12:26 AM

Bell Drop Downhill Helmets by Bell Helmet Company

**dkeller33** · 08-22-2009 01:01 AM

can anyone tell me if they've taken a super hard head cracker with a drop on? I'm just not sold on these bike helmets until I hear it from the horses mouth. Right now I'm wearing a motox helmet and just not comfortable with the smaller, lighter helmets as I've ht my hear HARD with the motox and walked away fine........except for the whiplash.......which is the problem with the motox helmets.

just to note: Alpha has me interested in an afx but I'm not sold on that either.

**Bookworm** · 08-22-2009 01:21 AM

There's a lot of people with drops out there. I'm sure if they were truly unsafe we'd have heard by now.

**flannelman** · 08-22-2009 01:35 AM

you know the funny thing is bell says:"Here's a helmet from Bell Helmets that is absolutely perfect for downhill riding and speedboarding." but they dont have a visor for it. stupid.... i mean you would think... uhhh oh well.