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Wittyname 12-27-15 10:21 AM

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I have two - HiVis Bontrager Starvos that's my go-to for commuting

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and a lime green Kask Rapido that the LBS had on closeout for $30; my son saw it and wouldn't put it down

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Fastfingaz 12-27-15 11:19 AM

Hey Skye I understand your thought ,but you know that if you participate in any organized cycling event you must wear a skid lid or you can not participate,at least that's the order of the day in my part of the world,,,,,

fietsbob 12-27-15 11:21 AM

Buy a Bike-Ski helmet in winter, Get another kind for summer when warmth is abundant .

Fastfingaz 12-27-15 11:25 AM

Hey ten you're gonna have to give me more specifics on that helmet you're talking about,that's one pretty lady it attracted,,,,,

Fastfingaz 12-27-15 11:29 AM

Hey ten talk more about Ny. To La.

doctor j 12-27-15 12:21 PM

Two road bikes with one helmet per bike.

Road Fan 12-27-15 01:16 PM

I use one all year, a highly vented Giro light road helmet. I wish it had the visor from the line of off-road helmets.

Astrozombie 12-27-15 01:27 PM

1. MTB 2. Roadie , was thinking about a commuter one that's a bit more solid for the cold (like a BMX helmet).

lightson 12-27-15 01:47 PM

It has taken me years to get a helmet, 99% are just so uncool.

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fietsbob 12-27-15 03:18 PM

Helmets for dressage are so much classier because of the kind of money you have to have to even participate ,
Estate To stable the Horse, training, travel , tuxedos to Go with it Etc.

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skye 12-27-15 03:52 PM


Originally Posted by Fastfingaz (Post 18416935)
Hey Skye I understand your thought ,but you know that if you participate in any organized cycling event you must wear a skid lid or you can not participate,at least that's the order of the day in my part of the world,,,,,

There's only one organized event I ride in annually, a big charity ride, and it does not require helmets. Otherwise I'm riding with myself, family, or a few friends, and nobody cares.

Mobile 155 12-27-15 04:13 PM

2 XLCs. 1. LG. Two road bikes one MTB. They are pretty much the same color as are my bikes. I am looking to build a fixed gear so ther may be another helmet in the future.

RonH 12-27-15 04:35 PM

I have two road bikes and two helmets - same brand, model and color.

clydeosaur 12-27-15 04:41 PM

I've got two. One for the road (Giro Atmos) and a Bell with a visor for MTB'ing, which i'll be looking to replace. I just cracked it in two places today. It did it's job well. I have a small abrasion and a headache only...

wedgeSG 12-27-15 05:30 PM

I wear mostly skate styled helmets or cycling caps. I do try to match color and scheme of helmet to the bike on which it will be used. (paint and/or vinyls) have a few neutral colors that go with anything though. Eventual plan is an inexpensive matching lid for every bike.

ltxi 12-27-15 07:02 PM


Originally Posted by ddeand (Post 18416713)
Pretty interesting responses! I'm thinking it's time to get a new helmet - the Flux has taken a couple really hard hits (I won't go near a MTB trail without a helmet anymore). I'm looking at a Troy Lee helmet that feels really good, but after reading these responses, I think I'll look for a nice road helmet, too. Thanks!

Oh, yeah....one anything other than a light, glancing blow hit and it's replacement time!

I'm not a multiple helmet person. A serial monogamist, I find one that's comfortable, fits, and works well and then stick with it 'till it needs to be replaced.

GravelMN 12-27-15 07:29 PM

Currently have two helmets, a Specialized road helmet I wear in the summer and a ski helmet I wear in the winter. I've started looking at extended coverage helmets and will probably buy one this spring as the road helmet is getting up there in age and I'm doing more gravel grinding and single track. I don't know just how much the foam becomes brittle and the cell structure starts to break down, but after a helmet has a few seasons on it, I'm usually ready for a change anyway. I usually keep my old helmet in a bag along with some cycling gloves and a few odds and ends for impromptu rides, but I gave my old one away a while back and haven't felt the need to replace the newer one yet.

spdracr39 12-27-15 08:28 PM

One for mountain bike, one for road with headlight mounted on it, and one for road without light. Plus a handful of old ones for people to borrow that need one.

cyclist2000 12-27-15 08:30 PM

I have two helmets, the smaller one fits better when I have short hair and the other fits better with longer hair and a winter cap.

rekmeyata 12-27-15 08:54 PM

I don't see a need to have more than 1 helmet, but I don't race and don't race different types of disciplines. I use the same helmet for road riding as I do when I ride off road. The Lazer helmet I have has a visor but it's shallow in length making it easy to ride with on a road bike and it can be removed if need be.

Laurido92 12-27-15 08:57 PM

Have two. One for mountain biking and the other for road.

JanMM 12-27-15 09:06 PM

Currently have two helmets because stoker and I recently got matching bright green Lazer helmets and I still have the previous one, a Bell Metro (made in 2004 and bought NOS in 2008). Gotta have a Backup Helmet, I suppose.
No longer have the Bell Biker I was wearing in 1981 on a bridge over the Hudson.

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quicktrigger 12-27-15 10:58 PM

5 helmets. Most match a bike in color. All increase my visibility to drivers.

mrodgers 12-28-15 12:04 AM

Have 1 cheap Walmart Bell helmet. I like to use it mainly for somewhere to attach a mirror to with the visor.

I wear it when on the road. If on just the rails to trails we have, I usually don't wear it. I was on a paved trail when I took my only spill. I did happen to have the helmet on but it didn't do much for my face bouncing and sliding across the pavement.

Dave Cutter 12-28-15 12:55 AM

I have a road helmet that matches well with my daily rider (and most of my cycling jerseys). The same helmet looks nice with my rain bike as well.

I also have a black helmet that goes well (enough) with any of the other bikes I own. The black helmet is also just enough bigger, that it fits me better when I wear a balaclava under it in the winter.


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