Originally Posted by
Cychologist
My ibs told me years ago a study showed no difference in the heat wearing a black vs. white helmet, due to the styrofoam like substance working to insulate any transfer of heat. That is also why those ventilation vents are so important.
I guess that's why the foam is always black. I prefer the ol black car-white car test or which one can you put your hand on in the afternoon sun, but that's just me. At least we can all agree on the large vent holes. Come to think of it though, I'm not seeing any black helmets in the Tour de France, probably cause they're just not dealing with your IBS, or black is just not colorful enough, I suppose.