Originally Posted by
canuckjgc
If you get hit by a lifted pickup a styrofoam cap won't help you. At all.
There is a great pleasure in riding without a styrofoam cap. I ride MUP's to work on a rigid bike with 2.5 tires. I never wear a helmet and it is glorious. I also noticed that looking back and hearing cars coming is greatly enhanced without the helmet. Try it and see!
There is not doubt that at least some (or a good part) of "helmet culture" is supported by the helmet industry (or the car industry to prevent more people from cycling if you believe the conspiracy theorists).
If you look at the stats for real (not the regularly quoted close calls or "doctors say") the jury is still way out on their efficacy.
Nonsense. Of all the parts of the body the brain/skull can not take a hit as well as any other part. You don't need a helmet on your arms or legs, etc. Talk to someone who works in an ER and see if you still think so.