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08-23-11, 12:15 PM
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Helmets
Is anyone wearing a snowboard/BMX helmet for road riding? Are they vented enough so as not get to hot? It seems that the helmet mfg's are getting wilder with their designs. They are begining to look like a spaceship landed on your head.
08-23-11, 12:34 PM
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I wear one that looks like a climber's helmet. It's I guess a mountain bike helmet, got it new off ebay for $10 is why I wear it. It is vented but probably a little heavier than the current road helmets but will do for me until I can afford better.
08-23-11, 12:36 PM
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Consider the Bell Citi helmet for good cooling, great fit, and "normal" design. (the brim snaps off for a more rounded look)
I have a yellow Citi that is the most comfortable bike helmet I've ever worn.
https://www.amazon.com/Bell-Citi-Bike.../dp/B000BOC8I2
I have a yellow Citi that is the most comfortable bike helmet I've ever worn.
https://www.amazon.com/Bell-Citi-Bike.../dp/B000BOC8I2
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Aluminum: barely a hundred, which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?
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I've been looking for a non-Power Ranger helmet myself. The Bern G2 may fit the bill.
08-24-11, 11:36 AM
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i've been looking for a non-power ranger helmet myself. The bern g2 may fit the bill.
This is a nice helmet but that price! 
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I dislike clipless pedals on any city bike since I feel they are unsafe.
Originally Posted by krazygluon
Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred, which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?
My preferred bicycle brand is.......WORKSMAN CYCLES
I dislike clipless pedals on any city bike since I feel they are unsafe.
Originally Posted by krazygluon
Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred, which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?
08-24-11, 11:51 AM
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I use a Giro Transfer https://www.amazon.com/Giro-Transfer-.../dp/B000BO3D18
Last week I helped my friend with a new bike and there were some very cool "reflectorized" helmets by Specialized. I am considering one of those as my next helmet.
Any idea how often un-crashed helmets need to be replaced? I remember reading somewhere that it was 3 years. I got mine in 2009.
Last week I helped my friend with a new bike and there were some very cool "reflectorized" helmets by Specialized. I am considering one of those as my next helmet.
Any idea how often un-crashed helmets need to be replaced? I remember reading somewhere that it was 3 years. I got mine in 2009.
08-24-11, 06:28 PM
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Bern helmets are nice..https://www.bernunlimited.com/Bike
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I have a Nutcase helmet, which is probably similiar to what you are describing. https://www.nutcasehelmets.com/en/site
I like it a lot, but to be fair, it's only my second ever helmet.
Some really cool designs - you can be as "flashy" as you like.
I like it a lot, but to be fair, it's only my second ever helmet.
Some really cool designs - you can be as "flashy" as you like.
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I have a Nutcase helmet, which is probably similiar to what you are describing. https://www.nutcasehelmets.com/en/site
I like it a lot, but to be fair, it's only my second ever helmet.
Some really cool designs - you can be as "flashy" as you like.
I like it a lot, but to be fair, it's only my second ever helmet.
Some really cool designs - you can be as "flashy" as you like.
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My preferred bicycle brand is.......WORKSMAN CYCLES
I dislike clipless pedals on any city bike since I feel they are unsafe.
Originally Posted by krazygluon
Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred, which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?
My preferred bicycle brand is.......WORKSMAN CYCLES
I dislike clipless pedals on any city bike since I feel they are unsafe.
Originally Posted by krazygluon
Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred, which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?
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