Originally Posted by
boomhauer
outside the metro area, where cars travel 60+ mph, always.
inside the metro area, where cars are many and riding is semi-dangerous, never. The reason is I can usually find an alternative, like a sidewalk or side street, where the riding is slow speed.
Wouldn't it be more rational to do it the other way round? If you're involved in an accident with a vehicle travelling at 60+ mph I don't think a helmet will be much help, but in a low-speed accident such as with a pedestrian or slow moving vehicle at a junction, a helmet might limit damage if you fall off and your head hits the kerb.
I wear one because it's not uncomfortable to do so, and on balance it probably does more good than harm.