Originally Posted by
Caliper
I'm intrigued by the 20% who sometimes wear a helmet. Do those who picked that response extend the same logic to car seatbelts?
I do. 1951 Pontiac, 1927 model T, city bus - No Seatbelt. Car that's equipped with seatbelts - Yes seatbelt. Race car - 5 pt harness.
Somewhat similarly, while riding bikes.
Easy cruise on dry pavement at 12mph or less average speed - no helmet needed. Spirited ride, racing, group rides, riding on snow or ice - typical bicycle helmet. Riding DH, DJ or Enduro - Full Face Helmet!!!
Personal Protective Equipment for cycling is a spectrum. It starts at zero protection needed then goes on up to full face helmet and full leathers with body armor. It doesn't start and end at bicycle helmet.
I wore a bicycle helmet for practically every bicycle ride I did between 1988 and 1998. But I've mellowed a bit in my old age, some bike riding endeavors I partake in are about as dangerous to my head as jogging and I never wear a helmet for jogging, even trail running.