Aftermarket Replacement Pads Liner for Bell Alchera Helmet

My Bell Alchera helmet's original pads had become very degraded, falling apart and leaving an icky black dust on my forehead and in my hair composed of ground-up old foam. Taking the pads out left me with scratchy velcro against my skin. Shame on Bell for not selling their own replacement pads for these helmets! It's wasteful to get an entirely new helmet just because the pads have worn out. These aftermarket pads were very easy to apply and have made my helmet more comfortable than ever. They're quite thicker than the originals ever were, but no issues with fit even with the added thickness.

Great fit. As others have said, these pads aren't as effective as the OEM version for keeping sweat out of my eyes. In hot weather, I use a Headsweats Halo band with this helmet. The combination with the old pads was very good. With the replacement pads, the sweat seems to run to my eyes more (based on several hot and sweaty rides).

Nice enough, but already lost a piece because the glue didn't adhere well enough to the styrofoam inner of the helmet.

I had had my Bell Alchera helmet for over a year and the padding was starting to wear out and flop around. I looked for replacement pads from Bell but they were difficult to find. I found these and ordered, thinking they looked like a good value. When they arrived I was pleasantly surprised. They were slightly different than the stock pads but I think they are better. The foam seems to be a slightly higher density than the stock pads and hold my helmet in place very securely.

They fit in the helmet just fine and as others have mentioned, they're thicker than the stock pads. However, they're not as nice, inhibit air circulation, and are warmer. In addition, durability is abysmal-- after just 4 months of daily use, mine came apart.While the original pads were thin, had the padding completely enclosed in cloth, and vented well, these are thick, have cloth only on the outside and inside, and retain loads of sweat so if you apply any pressure, you have sweat in your eyes.If you ride your bike occasionally, they'll be OK. But if you ride a lot, expect them to be toast in short order.Regardless, don't waste your money on them. I was too lazy to look outside Amazon the first time, but you can buy OEM pads that will work better last at least a couple years with daily use elsewhere for cheaper (counting shipping) even if you have Prime.

This is not an upgraded pad for this helmet. The material is very different, and while providing cushion well, does not absorb as much sweat as the original pads. That is my big problem with it. It is the same as a universal pad kit, just cut to match the helmet. I'm disappointed in it.

Between buying a new Alchera helmet for $50 or replacing the pads for $12, I chose to replace the pads. I have used these for at least 200 miles and confirm that they work well. The pads are thicker than stock and can absorb a lot of sweat. After a whole season of bike commuting, these pads saved me from needing a new helmet. I would have easily gotten another Alchera helmet as I know it fits my head. I can prolong the use of my existing helmet for sure.

These are good pads, like the originals, they'll guard against sweat for a little while and withstand a bit of hand washing. After half a season or so, they'll start falling apart. Now if I didn't have to spend eleven bucks plus shipping, that would be ok. If they were 5 bucks including shipping, I'd get 4 sets, but not at the current price. In fact I'll probably get some headsweats or bands and use those, in the long run less expensive without compromising safety.