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Bell Trigger

*Est. $30

Reviewed July 2009
Bell Trigger

Youth bike helmet

pros
  • Does well in crash tests
  • Good ventilation
  • Pinch-guard buckle
cons
  • No visor
 
 
Where to Buy
  • Amazon Marketplace

    for $26.21

  • Buy.com

    for $34.38

 
 
 

Reviewers feel the Bell Trigger is the best bike helmet for kids; it performs well in crash testing, and has a huge number of vents -- 23 in all -- for a kids' bike helmet. Parents are fans of the Trigger's pinch-proof buckle, and the rounded profile has few snag points that can catch during a crash. The Trigger comes in one size that can accommodate head sizes between 19.7 inches and 22.45 inches. It has no cartoonish images, so it resembles an adult helmet and is more suitable for older kids from about 5 to 12. Parents posting to online review sites say that the Bell Trigger helmet is easy to fit and kids generally like to wear it. However, the Bell Trigger doesn't come with a visor. If you are willing to spend a little more money, you can get the nearly-identical Bell Alibi (*Est. $40) that comes with a visor.

The Bell Trigger does not get as many reviews as adult bike helmets, but experts like ConsumerReports.org test this helmet for impact absorption, fit, ventilation and ease of use. Even though it's old, this is the best review we found of the Bell Trigger helmet. The Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute also discusses the Trigger in relation to other Bell youth helmets. We also found a couple of owner-written reviews at Amazon.com.

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Buy.comBuy.com rated 3.50 (3378 reviews)3378 store reviewsIn Stock. $34.38
 
 
 

Our Sources

1. ConsumerReports.org

Consumer Reports' coverage of adult bike helmets is out of date, but this report on kids' bike helmets is helpful. Editors evaluate more than a dozen helmets for impact absorption, fit and ease of use. The Bell Trigger is rated alongside others.

Review: Kid & toddler bike helmets, Editors of ConsumerReports.org, July 2009

2. Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute

The Bell Trigger youth helmet gets a quick assessment here. Editors at BHSI are proponents of rounded bike helmets, since there are fewer edges that could snag in a crash. The Bell Trigger has this rounded design.

Review: Bicycle Helmets for the 2009 Season, Editors of Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute, June 27, 2009

3. Amazon.com

Only a handful of parents write reviews of the Bell Trigger, but nearly all recommend the Trigger helmet for kids. Parents say the helmet adjusts easily and provides a comfortable fit for their children.

Review: Bell Trigger Youth Bike Helmet Reviews, Contributors to Amazon.com

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