Non-dorky looking bike helmet?
10-01-12, 12:39 PM
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Non-dorky looking bike helmet?
I don't usually wear a helmet (they look dorky) but want one for rain or when I'm riding at night. mostly for safety reasons but also to help keep my hair dry, if it has few or no vents. I'm thinking of getting this one. it looks less dorky to me than the typical bicycle helmet. maybe its the black color. any other suggestions? I don't want to spend more than $30 or $40.
https://www.amazon.com/BONEShieldz-Bo...ds=boneshieldz
https://www.amazon.com/BONEShieldz-Bo...ds=boneshieldz
10-01-12, 12:42 PM
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That still looks dorky. You can always tape the vents if you believe it will keep your hair dry.
10-01-12, 12:54 PM
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bike /skate helmets do have less holes.. top of the Bern helmet line
uses a Carbon Fiber shell.. uber hip then..
Prestige pricing , the more you pay and every one knows what you spent,
the Hipper it is..
Example: Gucci, Ferrari, that is the Rapha business model too ..
uses a Carbon Fiber shell.. uber hip then..
Prestige pricing , the more you pay and every one knows what you spent,
the Hipper it is..
Example: Gucci, Ferrari, that is the Rapha business model too ..
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10-01-12, 12:54 PM
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dork is the new emo and poseur!
i love dork! i saw some kids ones at the Store That Shall Not Be Named,
and i wanted a couple sooooo bad: spiderman, and some dino thing with spikes.
years ago i had a gumby strapped to mine and lawsy, you would not believe the flack
i got from the dudes in spandex. said i made cyclists look stupid. the girls liked it, so what is the
prob, bob? i like girls. and those guys never said word one about my ragged shorts, ragged t-shirt,
and ragged sneakers ( i'm a poor boy).
have enough self confidence in yourself to say the hell with everyone else, i'm goin' my way.
i love dork! i saw some kids ones at the Store That Shall Not Be Named,
and i wanted a couple sooooo bad: spiderman, and some dino thing with spikes.
years ago i had a gumby strapped to mine and lawsy, you would not believe the flack
i got from the dudes in spandex. said i made cyclists look stupid. the girls liked it, so what is the
prob, bob? i like girls. and those guys never said word one about my ragged shorts, ragged t-shirt,
and ragged sneakers ( i'm a poor boy).
have enough self confidence in yourself to say the hell with everyone else, i'm goin' my way.
10-01-12, 01:32 PM
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If you're so concerned about your hair getting wet, there is only one solution- shave your head. Seriously.
10-01-12, 01:38 PM
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[h=2]Non-dorky looking bike helmet? [/h]
No such thing exists.
No such thing exists.
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Originally Posted by I-Like-To-Bike
Non-dorky looking bike helmet?
No such thing exists.
No such thing exists.
10-01-12, 01:45 PM
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If your main reason is to keep your head dry, then wear a normal hat.
A helmet with no vents is not going to keep your head dry, quite the opposite. Instead of rain it will get damp from perspiration...
A helmet with no vents is not going to keep your head dry, quite the opposite. Instead of rain it will get damp from perspiration...
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Originally Posted by no1mad
If you're so concerned about your hair getting wet, there is only one solution- shave your head. Seriously.
Also, the reason why even cheap skate helmets have vents is that any protection from rain you get will be wiped out by scalp steam collecting underneath unbreathable plastic.
10-01-12, 01:49 PM
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A few years ago I saw a picture of one sort of like a big Beret, black of course .
Tres Chic.
Tres Chic.
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Originally Posted by demoncyclist
better dorky than dead...
10-01-12, 04:25 PM
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All helmets are dorky.
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Originally Posted by iheartbacon
definitely cool! this one's going on top of my list.
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For rain you can use a helmet cover.
https://www.mec.ca/AST/ShopMEC/Cyclin...ver-unisex.jsp
https://www.mec.ca/AST/ShopMEC/Cyclin...ver-unisex.jsp
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oh almost forgot about the vents. the vents on the Giro look pretty big. thats the only thing. the rain cover looks like a good solution for that. or else I'll go with a skater helmet because the vents are small and there's less of them.
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Originally Posted by iheartbacon
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Originally Posted by I-Like-To-Bike
Non-dorky looking bike helmet?
No such thing exists.
No such thing exists.
Just get a regular helmet and a rain cover. Both will probably still be less expensive than trying to find something that specialized. Alternately, you could wear a shower cap.
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https://www.louisgarneau.com/us-en/pr...sories/H-COVER
The one I have has lasted for years and is still in mint condition.
I leave it on all winter.
The one I have has lasted for years and is still in mint condition.
I leave it on all winter.
10-02-12, 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Notso_fastLane
Actually, in the OP's case, it's probably not the helmet.....
Just get a regular helmet and a rain cover. Both will probably still be less expensive than trying to find something that specialized. Alternately, you could wear a shower cap.
Just get a regular helmet and a rain cover. Both will probably still be less expensive than trying to find something that specialized. Alternately, you could wear a shower cap.
10-02-12, 08:13 PM
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The most commonly seen non-traditional helmets in Madison are Bern, Nutcase, and skateboarding helmets.
This winter I'm breaking out something novel: a vintage leather football helmet. Prior to that I used a surplus police riot helmet.
This winter I'm breaking out something novel: a vintage leather football helmet. Prior to that I used a surplus police riot helmet.
