Joined: Aug 2006
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From: New York
Bikes: Makino (have the parts; not yet built), EAI Barekuckle, Unknown Japanese fixed conversion, Centurion Dave Scott Ironman road bike (frame), Secret project bike, 2007 Trek Madone 5.2, Cannondale Caad3 mountain bike
I carry mine on my bars when I'm only going a short distance but already have it with me. For instance, I stopped at the grocery store on the way home. I wore my helmet on the ride from school, but took it off and left it with my bike when as I shopped. Since the ride back is literally 1 to 2 minutes, I didn't bother to put it on.
Not saying all the people you see are just going for short rides, but some probably are.