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Old 03-22-08 | 09:58 PM
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Bikes: Jamis Sputnik (2007) & Bridgestone RB-2 (1994).

Originally Posted by arterture
I also like wearing a helmet because when I don't, my hair looks as though I've been blowing it back with a hair dryer. In other words after a few minutes of riding I look ridiculous WITHOUT a helmet.
Best reason to wear yet.

Originally Posted by jashgtp
i would hate to crash and throw away a 150plus dollar helmet.
Fails in comparison to the cost of even the cost of an ambulance to pick you up.

Ive had one instance where I was very happy to throw a cracked $80 helmet in the trash compared to having my head injured due to a mechanical error (which was my fault for not double checking), but no amount of bike handling could have saved me once the the events were set in motion. I cant say whether it would have been my brains, a couple stitches or just a nasty bump. Im glad I didnt have to find out though.
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