Originally Posted by Rozinante
....I would appreciate input and opinions. I don't want to be penny-wise and pound-foolish here. If there are cogent reasons to spend the bucks I'd just like to know them.
Simply put, because people will pay more for them.
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For what it's worth, the bicycle helmets that offer the best protection are generally the hard-shell types, and downhill helmets.
Motorcycle helmets are still built way stronger but they don't have enough ventilation for most styles of bicycling.
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