A helmet Poll for us commuters....
08-02-11 | 03:26 PM
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Warehouse Monkey
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From: Lebanon Co., Pennsylvania
A helmet Poll for us commuters....
Okay, another (hopefully) fun thread....
Beings that most of us here on the Commuting Forum are into more function than fashion...
1)What helmet do you use?
2)What did you pay for it?
3)And when/what will make you decide to replace it?
I'll go first:
1) Giro Stylus, bought spring of 2010
2) On sale from Performance for $50
3) Most likely will replace this winter and keep the old one for a spare.
Beings that most of us here on the Commuting Forum are into more function than fashion...
1)What helmet do you use?
2)What did you pay for it?
3)And when/what will make you decide to replace it?
I'll go first:
1) Giro Stylus, bought spring of 2010
2) On sale from Performance for $50
3) Most likely will replace this winter and keep the old one for a spare.
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08-02-11 | 03:31 PM
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From: Chicago
Bikes: I have five of brikes
1) A Bell Ukon FS (a basic all black el cheapo supreme).
2) 25 bucks on sale at Performance.
3) I got it a couple of months ago after I got hit by a bus and went down hard with my old helmet (bike was totaled
). My old helmet was a basic Bell el cheapo supreme as well. I won't spend real money on a helmet. It's foam; who spends $100+ on foam?
2) 25 bucks on sale at Performance.
3) I got it a couple of months ago after I got hit by a bus and went down hard with my old helmet (bike was totaled
). My old helmet was a basic Bell el cheapo supreme as well. I won't spend real money on a helmet. It's foam; who spends $100+ on foam?
Last edited by Steely Dan; 08-02-11 at 03:48 PM.
08-02-11 | 03:42 PM
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From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Bikes: KHS Town and Country 100 & Jamis Durango Femme 1.0
Pryme 8 helmet, black with stickers
$20.00 Since 2005. It's my spring-summer-mild fall helmet. I need to replace it soon but I haven't found a spare moment to try on every type of helmet in the lbs to find the right one.
I also have a skid helmet by Pryme I wear during cold weather. I love the ear covers.
$20.00 Since 2005. It's my spring-summer-mild fall helmet. I need to replace it soon but I haven't found a spare moment to try on every type of helmet in the lbs to find the right one.
I also have a skid helmet by Pryme I wear during cold weather. I love the ear covers.
08-02-11 | 03:50 PM
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From: Fort Collins CO
Bikes: Kona Dew, Kona Ute, Salsa Timberjack, Salsa Fargo, New belgium brewery cruisers-2014 and 2009 and 2007
1. 1992 Rhode gear
2. I can't remember what I had for lunch a week ago.
3. I only pull it out for occasional group rides where helmets are mandatory and commutes on snow/ice, should last me another 20 years. The stickers help with the UV degradation.
or I may buy a Bern Brentwood for the winter, but I will not wear a helmet in the summer unless it is for something really fun like UAR.
2. I can't remember what I had for lunch a week ago.
3. I only pull it out for occasional group rides where helmets are mandatory and commutes on snow/ice, should last me another 20 years. The stickers help with the UV degradation.
or I may buy a Bern Brentwood for the winter, but I will not wear a helmet in the summer unless it is for something really fun like UAR.
08-02-11 | 04:32 PM
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From: Fort Collins, CO
Bikes: 1981 Raleigh Super Record, 2012 A. Homer Hilsen
1. Bell Ukon FS
2. ~$45.00 (I bought it three years ago, can't remember for sure)
3. As soon as one of the local Nutcase helmet stockists starts carrying either of these:
https://www.nutcasehelmets.com/en/col...t/dazed_amused
https://www.nutcasehelmets.com/en/col...uct/watermelon
Or, when I absolutely have to replace it. Whichever comes first.
2. ~$45.00 (I bought it three years ago, can't remember for sure)
3. As soon as one of the local Nutcase helmet stockists starts carrying either of these:
https://www.nutcasehelmets.com/en/col...t/dazed_amused
https://www.nutcasehelmets.com/en/col...uct/watermelon
Or, when I absolutely have to replace it. Whichever comes first.
08-02-11 | 05:26 PM
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From: Kingsport, TN
Bikes: 2007 Schwinn Le Tour
1. Trek Interval in 2007 (Black)
2. about $50 (purchased at near retail at a bike store along with my first serious bike)
3. Until it stinks beyond cleaning, disintegrates or by 2017, whatever comes first... Or something significantly better (which I doubt it can) at an excellent bargain.
2. about $50 (purchased at near retail at a bike store along with my first serious bike)
3. Until it stinks beyond cleaning, disintegrates or by 2017, whatever comes first... Or something significantly better (which I doubt it can) at an excellent bargain.
Last edited by earthworm94; 08-02-11 at 05:29 PM.
08-02-11 | 05:30 PM
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From: Indy
Bikes: Trek Soho S (sold), Bridgestone 300 SS (stolen), 1988 Raleigh Technium The Chill
Black Trek Helmet with visor $40 on sale.
Wear it often and always.
Will replace if it gets thrashed in a wreck...if I survive.
Wear it often and always.
Will replace if it gets thrashed in a wreck...if I survive.
08-02-11 | 05:35 PM
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From: Milpitas, CA
Bikes: 2007 Specialized Rockhopper Disc; Trek 7.5 FX
08-02-11 | 05:37 PM
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Bikes: Felt Curbside, Cervelo R3 Rival, Specialized Tarmac Pro SL4 Ultegra Di2
1)What helmet do you use?
2011 Giro Atmos
2)What did you pay for it?
125 or so
3)And when/what will make you decide to replace it?
Crash or 5 years.
2011 Giro Atmos
2)What did you pay for it?
125 or so
3)And when/what will make you decide to replace it?
Crash or 5 years.
08-02-11 | 07:04 PM
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1. Giro Section
2. $30 (employee discount)
3. Giro has a new skate-style helmet out which includes a molded brim. Will probably get one next year, if we don't start carrying Nutcase in the meantime -- would be all over a Glo-Brain helmet in a heartbeat.
2. $30 (employee discount)
3. Giro has a new skate-style helmet out which includes a molded brim. Will probably get one next year, if we don't start carrying Nutcase in the meantime -- would be all over a Glo-Brain helmet in a heartbeat.
08-02-11 | 09:38 PM
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From: Vancouver, Canada
Bikes: 2007 Dahon Cadenza w/ Alfine IGH11, modified MEC Desire w/Alfine IGH8,+ 2 ebikes: Bionx PL350 & 36V eZee FHB/Tidalforce frames.
1)What helmet do you use?
Mace (Trigger?), Mace Trigger Solo, Bern G2
2)What did you pay for it?
$27.00, $45.00 & $90.00
3)And when/what will make you decide to replace it?
When they're wrecked.
Mace (Trigger?), Mace Trigger Solo, Bern G2
2)What did you pay for it?
$27.00, $45.00 & $90.00
3)And when/what will make you decide to replace it?
When they're wrecked.
08-02-11 | 10:25 PM
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From: Arlington, TX
Bikes: Huffy Grand Prairie 15sp MTB (don't hate!), 1980 Schwinn World Tourist, 1976 Schwinn Traveler, 1974 Romic Custom (project bike!)
1. Blue Bell el-cheapo helmet from Wal-Mart
2. $8 on End-of-Season Clearance
3. When it becomes too grungy so that a run through the shower with some dish soap doesn't fix it, or after a wreck.
2. $8 on End-of-Season Clearance
3. When it becomes too grungy so that a run through the shower with some dish soap doesn't fix it, or after a wreck.
08-03-11 | 12:12 AM
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I'm embarrassed to say:
Giro Ionos
$180 (on sale)
When I crash it or (honestly) when the styles
change enough that another one looks cooler
(or so I think)...
Well, it does have lots of good vents. $200 worth? Hmmmmm... Prolly not. But it is pretty. As far as brain buckets go (and I'm a Neuro nurse, so NO chance you'll see me out without one!)...
Giro Ionos
$180 (on sale)
When I crash it or (honestly) when the styles
change enough that another one looks cooler
(or so I think)...
Well, it does have lots of good vents. $200 worth? Hmmmmm... Prolly not. But it is pretty. As far as brain buckets go (and I'm a Neuro nurse, so NO chance you'll see me out without one!)...