Originally Posted by
elcruxio
Wouldn't dream of using one on tour. Horrid things. I much prefer a hat that keeps the head much cooler in hot weather. Also, helmets weigh a ton.
In general I don't think helmets are any kind of requirement when touring EU countries.
Crux, that's too bad that they bug you. I ride pretty much every day and my helmet is very much something i don't think about, and we have had 33 and 34c days lately.
I've been trying on new ones lately and like with shoes, some fit much better than others. Most have a little sticker inside with the size and weight, mine weighs 231 grams plus whatever my helmet mounted take-a-look mirror weighs.
Good stickering.