Bell Alchera vs Bell Solar
06-04-08, 12:57 PM
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Bell Alchera vs Bell Solar
So I've got a cheap Bell Solar helmet right now and was thinking of getting a Bell Alchera from Performance (now $39.99). Will I be able to tell a difference in ventilation? My head gets pretty warm in my Bell Solar right now....maybe that's why they call it Solar....
06-04-08, 01:18 PM
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I have not ridden with a Solar but can tell you that I have been using an Alchera for the past year and am quite pleased with it...and have never felt overheated in the head. Too bad one can't take a helmet for a test ride...
06-04-08, 03:24 PM
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Thanks for the response datlas. It seems like the Bell Alchera is a popular helmet, especially with the price tag. I think I'll probably pick one up today.
06-04-08, 03:26 PM
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I like my Alchera. The Solar is now the "loaner" helmet for when guests come by.
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I love my Alchera, cool, comfortable, looks good too.
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Quite frankly, after you achieve maximum sweatitude on a ride, you won't notice the difference. I've used the Bell Arc for four years, and recently tried the Alchera. The only difference aside from aesthetics is price.
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06-04-08, 04:09 PM
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I have a bell arc I think it is the same as the solar but the earlier version . I have used it about three years and it is beat. I will be getting a solar to replace it as they all have the same safety rating and for whatever reason it fits me better than the bell race which fits me like a BELL. BTW my arc is narrower and lighter than my race but just doesnt look as cool.
