Originally Posted by
I-Like-To-Bike
Even harder to believe that you think that wearing a helmet is the solution/countermeasure for choosing to use equipment with a higher potential for catastrophic failure just because you like the feel and ride of the dangerous equipment. Especially from a person who lectures others about reducing cycling risk regardless of the inconvenience, discomfort or "feel of the ride" by use of the equipment.
I think you're getting a little carried away here. Unless I missed something, all John said was that he was happy he was wearing a helmet when his front wheel came off. That's hardly what one would call a lecture on reducing cycling risks.