I recently purchased this bicycle helmet (Bell Triton for "those who are large of head") and found the fit on my large head to be very comfortable. Upon trying to adjust the straps, however, I found the straps to be too short for a comfortable fit that doesn't feel like it is going to choke me out. I understand the difference between snug and so snug that it gives the feeling of being choked out. Why didn't Bell make the straps an inch or maybe two longer to match the size of the helmet? I'm very disappointed in Bell on this issue. I sent Bell an email asking for assistance with either an extension strap or the male and female buckle ends so that I could make an extension myself. NO RESPONSE! I then called their 1-800 number and asked about an extension buckle/strap and they told me that they did not carry such an item. They would supply me witha replacement male buckle but refused to sell me the female part so I could manufacture my own extension strap. (No doubt because of personal injury lawyers and liability... Thanks guys!)

So, I'm left to fend for myself. I'll have to manufacture an extension strap. I want to be safe and wear a bicycle helmet and Bell manufactures a helmet that will fit my head. They don't, however, manufacture the helmet with straps long enough to match the size of the helmet. Let the buyer beware.

11/19/06
Addendum: I recently found my old regular sized Bell helmet from some years back (OK, from about 15 years back) and was able to wear it although it was quite snug. I found that the straps from the OLD regular sized helmet were LONGER than the straps on the new oversized helmet. This is obviously a design flaw and now I'm even more disappointed in Bell. Bell? Are you listening? You screwed up. 3 stars

I have a very large head, so buying hats and helmets is nearly impossible. (FYI- "One size fits all" is a line that has taunted me my whole adolescent/adult life). This helmet, though, fits great and was about a third the price of the other "oversized" helmets I found in the bike shops around Boston. I'd recommend it to all of my friends out there with embarrassingly large heads. 5 stars

I tried it in a friend's house and said "I definitely need this one". Very comfortable and good for my big head (64 cm in girth...). I am pleased that they finally decided to take care of us in the top 5 percentile :-) 5 stars

I had a hard time looking for a larger helmet that would fit me, i even tried using Giro Altas II but not quite. Good thing bell triton fit's just right. 5 stars

I had gotten my wife a new bike and needed to find a helmet for her above-average sized cranium. The Bell Triton was it. It fit perfectly the first time she put it on and adjusted it. I would recommend it for anyone with a good-sized head on their shoulders. 5 stars