Bell Custom 500 Open-Face Motorcycle Helmet

This particular Bell 500 helmet, Apex version, fit me true to size.My head measures 59 cm which calls for a size Large, and this helmet fits me perfectly.Some websites selling this helmet suggest ordering one size up as they said it runs small were incorrect for the Apex version. My head is an intermediate oval in its shape also, which this helmet is also supposed to beNice quality for the money, and the interior seems of very nice quality, nice stitching and colors. No venting, but being white with silver, gray stripes, and open face, it should be fine at least where I live, highs in low 90's mid summer, near Lake Erie, in PennsylvaniaI will buy a flip up face shield for it now that I know it fits well. Many varieties of shields for this Bell helmet. Maybe a pair of goggles also.I usually wear full face helmets, but recently acquired a small adventure motorcycle where this helmet will be perfect !!!Only slightly negative is the thick padding on either side of my jaw is pushing in just a little too much being brand new, and am sure it will relax a bit from wearing it. I look at that as a good thing, having a snug fit means safer in the event of an accident, and after all, why some of us choose to wear a helmet in the first place, right ?A "just in case" insurance policy.Shipping was amazingly fast, I was pleasantly surprised I got it so quickly, so hats off to the seller !!!

Product was too small. Didn’t match sizing chart i used.

I measured a size "Medium" in this helmet, per the manufacturer's specs. Bought that but it squeezed my head so tight I literally thought I was going to pass out. Send it back with no issues and purchased one size up, a Large. It fit fine through the ears, but there was a ton of space on top and near my forehead...so much so that the helmet would "fall down" into my eyes. Not good at all.I don't think I have a particularly odd shaped head, but this helmet fits really weird. If you have a long and skinny head shape maybe this will work for you? I don't know. I highly recommend finding it in stock locally and trying it on before you order. At least I had no issues returning both of them.Otherwise, the helmet is well made, has a beautiful finish and very nice interior. I really wanted it to work but an ill-fitting helmet is virtually useless because it'll never be worn or protect you correctly.5 stars for the quality, 3 stars for the really odd fit. I'm giving it 3 stars overall as fitment is far more important than how a helmet looks. Again, I advise you to make sure this helmet will fit your head profile before you order. It is unlike any other helmet I have tired on, either closed or open faced.

The new custom 500 helmets are a disappointment to me for fit, I think the quality is a big improvement over the older model 500, but the smaller fit and shell shape are not for me, my 10yr old custom 500 has a more comfortable shape and smaller shell size. Being unhappy with the new 500 I tried a Bell scout air, and found it fit much more comfortably on my melon.

Always wear protection. ALWAYS.This helmet is great. The style is spot on. I don't have a lot of experience with motorcycle helmets and the way they fit, but this one doesn't seem bulky at all. It can be a little cumbersome to get over your ears if you ride with earphones in, but once in, the ear pockets are roomy. The helmet itself feels very solid, too. I can Naruto run into a brick wall with this thing on and not feel a thing. Not that I have, but I know I could.I wish the button snap on the chin strap was a bit more secure so you could hold that while walking with it, but other than that, it's perfectly manufactured and quite comfortable (not too hot either!).Now I'm off to jump 15 buses. That's actually one more than Evel Knievel jumped. I know. I checked. Online.Stay legit.

I measured my head, and measured it again and again and again. And used their chart to pick the size. It came in the mail and it was so tight it hurt to put on. They don’t make a bigger size either. I was a few cm off from the top end on the chart even. They are too cheap to make another mold for the bigger one so they just take out basically all the padding to try and get your head to fit. Awful

Great quality, amazing look

This is a very good quality helmet that looks and fits great, strongly recomended over cheaper options from unknown brands. One of the positive surprises is that the helmet is not as bulky as similar models from other brands.