Well, that was in 1987. My 1st year cycle-commuting and I was flat broke. It was a thirftstore find as was my helmet. Anyway, my sophistiation came in the way of finding out about helmet covers from an lbs. I rolled in w/my flowers flopping and a guy behind the counter offered my an inexpensive HC at cost, so I bought it. Now I've got 2. One's a Nashbar rubberized black and the other's a J&G rain cover in yellow. I use the Nashbar most of the time, but will use the J&G on grey, drizzly, rainy days for added visibilty.