Originally Posted by Ride_better

I have a mountain bike, but only ride on road, because the down hill track is under construction. I need to get a new helmet, and I belive that a full face down hill helmet would protect your head better that a standard helmet, because your face and jaw aren't exposed. I want to get a bell sanction, but I was wondering if you guys would think it would be weird to wear a full face on a paved bike path.