DOME - OUR TEST LAB
When Bell started in 1954, we developed an in-house test lab to make sure our helmets met the highest standards of safety and quality. In the decades to come, the test lab facility served many helmet categories (including tactical, military, hockey, football, baseball and equestrian) and supported many brands, including Giro, Easton, MIPS and Riddell. Officially named the Dome in 2011, it continues to serve as the in-house testing and R&D lab for Bell in powersports, bike, and snow.
Based where we are in Scotts Valley, California, the Dome's unrivalled resources include more than 50 test fixtures as well as 3D printers, injection moulding and thermal moulding equipment, an in-house wind tunnel, CNC machines and other equipment required to design, develop and evaluate new ideas in head protection.
SPHERICAL TECHNOLOGY
Ball-and-socket design, powered by MIPS®, redirects impact forces.
BELL FORMFIT
A helmet liner made with multiple segments attached to an internal skeleton, creating a flexible fit that conforms to your head.
MIPS
MIPS (Multi-Directional Impact Protection System) is a leading slip plane technology inside the helmet designed to reduce rotational forces that can result from certain impacts.
ACTIVE AIR
An integrated slider button that opens and closes vents, giving the rider the ability to regulate airflow, temperature and aero efficiency.
SWEAT GUIDE
Sweat Guide pad design pulls moisture away from the brow pad and away from eyewear.
DOUBLE-WALLED CONSTRUCTION
A thick outer layer creates a stiff shell for helmets that are certified for multiple activities including bike and skate.
OVERBROW VENTILATION
Intake ports on the brow of the helmet usher in cool air and push it through the air-channel matrix for full-head ventilation.
GOGGLEGUIDE ADJUSTABLE VISOR
Adjustable visor accommodates both goggles and glasses.
4-POSITION ADJUSTABLE VISOR
No-slip design allows instant on-the-fly height adjustments so you can easily position visor at desired angle with a simple up or down tug.
ACTION FIT
Designed for street and skate helmets, this streamlined fit system offers an adjustable, secure fit with the turn of a dial.
ERGO FIT
What was once ErgoDial now has an improved dial feel and function (no longer requires a push to turn) and is more sleek and less bulky.
FLOAT FIT
Minimalist, lightweight fit system with an easy-to-turn rubber overmoulded dial for adjustments.
FLOAT FIT DH
Comfortable and secure fit system with an easy-turn rubber overmoulded dial for adjustments.
FLOAT FIT RACE
State-of-the-art lightweight fit system that features an easy-to-turn dial, wide-range vertical adjustment and padded width-adjustable cradles.
INTEGRATED MIPS
By integrating the MIPS slip plane into the retention system, we are able to reduce complexity and weight. This allows us to produce a more compact helmet that fits more closely to your head, with better ventilation.
NO-TWIST TRI-GLIDES
Quick-adjust fasteners help keep straps flat and properly positioned.
INTEGRATED COMPATIBILITY W/ EJECT SYSTEM
In the case of a crash, this design helps first responders gently remove helmet from a rider's head, reducing the potential for secondary injuries.
MAGNEFUSION MAGNETIC CHEEKPADS
Integrated cheekpad system makes it easy to remove cheekpads after a crash or swap them out for cleaning and drying.
WRAPAROUND PROTECTION
A removable protective chin bar, designed for trail riding adaptability. Attaches with a simple 3-step connection process- no tools required.
INTEGRATED BREAKAWAY CAMERA MOUNT
A seamless camera mount, requiring no zip ties or tape, that is engineered to 'break away' upon impact to reduce the risk of injury.
INTEGRATED REFLECTIVITY
Durable reflective coating process applied to large areas of the helmet shell for incredible low light visibility.
SOUNDTRAX SPEAKER SYSTEM
Built-in speaker pockets and audio cable routing offers integrated solution for syncing up to your device.
X-STATIC AND XT-2 PADDING
Quick-drying pad materials, woven with real silver fibres, inhibit growth of odour-causing bacteria and fungi.