I really like helmets with a blinkie strap. I wouldn't buy anything that didn't unless there simply wasn't one available. I don't think I'd buy one with integrated blinkies for two reasons - one, their integrated blinkie is probably not the best I can buy, and I really do want the best I can buy when it comes to safety equipment. Two, blinkies break, so if the built in blinkie can't be replaced by a generic blinkie, I'm not interested - what are the odds I'll be able to replace a built-in blinkie in 3 or 4 years? Can I still buy the flip mirror that Bell sold to go on the Metro a few years ago? No, and that's with a major manufacturer that's still in business. Who knows about some off brand.