Originally Posted by
shed
So looking to buy new helmet. I currently have a Bell that completely covers - no air holes, and I get pretty sweaty. Mostly rides in the 15-40 mile range. I'm not an age where I'm doing anything break neck.
With the ones with air holes, do bald people get burned through it. Do I just suck it up and sun screen myself up on top? Or is there a solution for air circulation that works without me having to do that.
But you're probably at an age where you could break your neck trying to look at your um... knees, yeah, knees. So get a good helmet. There have been a bunch of technological advancements in recent years as scientists have figured out what really causes head injuries. Definitely get a MIPS helmet. Bontrager (TREK) has started marketing helmets with a new material called WaveCell that intrigues me tremendously. Since I just replaced my helmet last year, I'm probably going to wait till next year to upgrade, but maybe not. I've suffered enough head injuries over my life that I don't want any more (but I don't want to stop doing dangerous things).
As far as the baldness goes, while I am :brag: still blessed with a full head of hair, my dermatologist insists I use sunscreen on my head if I'm going out. Just make sure to use a water resistant sport sunscreen. It stings when it runs into your eyes.