Rain-o-phobe checking in
11-16-04, 07:38 AM
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Rain-o-phobe checking in
Today was the first day I made myself ride in the rain (mist, actually.) I didn't wimp out as usual because I was wearing my new helmet with rain cover (Bell Metro.) It was a pleasant experience, acutally. Plus, it helps that the weather is a little warmer today; 43 when I started out. Here's hoping this might mark the end of my rain-timidity.
I'm wondering why so few helmets have visors like the Metro? It seems like such an essential component.
I'm wondering why so few helmets have visors like the Metro? It seems like such an essential component.
11-16-04, 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by CitiZen
I'm wondering why so few helmets have visors like the Metro? It seems like such an essential component.
11-16-04, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by CitiZen
I'm wondering why so few helmets have visors like the Metro? It seems like such an essential component.
On the MTB and commuter the helmet is very useful to help deflect a bit of water and debris. On the roadie, that's not so important...
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