25 Years Of Day In The Dirt.
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Day In The Dirt, the folks over at Fasthouse have designed a kick-ass limited-edition tribute graphic on Bells most advanced off-road helmet - the Moto-10 Spherical. Get yours while they last.
As leaders in head protection, one thing has stayed the same since Bell developed the first full-face motocross helmet in 1975 - they never stop breaking their own boundaries. Thriving on the progression of helmet development, they're determined not to follow trends, but create leading solutions to help make riders safe while they perform at their best.
Meet the Moto-10 Spherical - the evolution of the Bell Moto series.
Born from the needs of top athletes around the world, the Moto-10 is Bell's most advanced off-road helmet that sets a new industry standard. As a direct result of their athletes' influence and feedback, the Moto-10 achieves a winning combination of increased protection, weight reduction, and extreme airflow, enhancing the rider's experience.
As racing evolves, so does Bell. Combine their new technologies with their favored Bell fit and aggressive styling, and the Moto-10 not only becomes the front-runner, but is the evolution of full-face protection.
Meet the Moto-10 Spherical - the evolution of the Bell Moto series.
- Segmented 3K Carbon shell.
- Thermal Exchange Airflow System (TEAS).
- Fully adjustable Flying Bridge Visor with air intake vents.
- Spherical Technology powered by Mips.
- NMR collarbone bumpers.
- Exclusive Magnefusion magnetic strap keeper.
- Exclusive Magnefusion Emergency Removal System (MERS) magnetic cheek pads.
- Virus CoolJade removable / washable liner.
- Panoramic goggle port.
- Industry-leading 5-year warranty.
- Certifications: DOT (US), SNELL 2020 (US).
- Note: Limited Edition.
MIPS:
Time Is Everything - For the past 60 years and counting, Bell engineers have researched the forces involved in crashes across a wide range of scenarios. Recent findings have concluded that brain injury received during an angular impact is much more severe, due to higher strain on the brain's tissue. MIPS addresses this strain by allowing the head to slide independent of the helmet for a few milliseconds. This critical moment of time helps to reduce the violence of the brain inside the skull, and can significantly reduce the risk of traumatic brain injury.
How It Works - MIPS uses a slip-plane system that moves inside the helmet, mimicking the brain's own protection system. This layer is designed to rotate inside the helmet with the intent to potentially slow or reduce the amount of energy transferred to or from the head. Science tells us that if Bell can reduce the strains associated with rotational acceleration, they might reduce the risk and severity of brain injury.
Why It's Important - When a head rotates quickly and comes to a sudden stop, the rotational acceleration can cause the brain tissue to experience high levels of strain. The stretching of the tissue that can be caused by these motions can result in various types of brain injury. Bell believes that helmets equipped with MIPS technology can provide an additional measure of protection in certain impacts.
The Minds Behind MIPS - In 1996, Swedish neurosurgeon Hans von Holst began to study helmet construction. He partnered with Peter Halldin, researcher at the Royal Institute of Technology, with a goal to contribute to the evolution of helmet technology. As a result, the company, MIPS AB was founded in 2001 by Hans, Peter and three other specialists in the biomechanical field from the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Stockholm, Sweden. The company has extensive technological and medical expertise focused on head injuries. They also conduct studies involving injury prediction and the simulation of head and neck injuries using advanced data methods. MIPS AB has extensive and profound knowledge concerning head and neck injuries, a result of 20 years' experience in the area.
