Effects of a Pink Helmet?
 

I am considering getting a T-Mobile Uvex Boss Race. The reason is that is will look different and stand out in races. Even if I return to a race having only participated once, people will probably recognize the helmet, because it is so uncommon of a colour.

http://www.uvexsports.com/images/pro...4102121915.jpg

My question is, do you think I will achieve the desired effect? Will I be remembered for the wrong reasons? Would I double my harassments (me being on the receiving end) when wearing this thing around town?

Will nobody care?

I would do a poll, but lack the knowledge to do so.

Who cares?

I wear my t-mobile jersey just to irritate rednecks, good fun.

Just don't wash it with your whites or they will also turn pink.

The only reason I would get this is to manipulate how/if others perceive or remember me. If I could get all of the protection of a helmet as well as other (social) benefits, I might as well make my dollar go the farthest it can.

I'm thinking I'll go for it.

go for it

You will be noticed, that's for sure. But any attention is better than no attention.

i wore a pink helmet once. i passed by a high school and a group of kids were walking by. one shouted "men don't get boobie cancer!" so stopped and turned around and unzipped my jersey. i dunno why, there are no scares on my chest and i've never had breast cancer.

btw if you wanna be remember at a race you gotta do something amazing like win or bunny hop a rider that just crashed, or pull entire group you for 90% at say 30mph then not finsh the race or pull out a cig halfway up a steap climb. don't be a fred by wearing something dumb to get noticed.

I think it would be great. When you bring your wife/girlfriend/mistress to your races, she will be able to spot you in the pack every lap.

And people wonder why we get things thrown at us. :rolleyes:

There was a dude who wore a pink Atmos at races this year. Everytime I saw him, I thought "Dude's wearing a pink helmet.."

So... you're a dude? and you wonder if people will remember you in a race for wearing a pink helmet?
WTF? Sorry but that is just sad.
Win, people will remember you. If i lined up next to you with your pink helmet I'd move to a safer place.
I'd think you're a fred, and do since you posted such a lame question.

:roflmao2:

This is what you need

http://www.roadcyclinguk.com/news/im...pink-01-hi.jpg

http://www.worldcycling.com/graphics...ASEQJ-pink.jpg

Very cool

what are, 15?

I have no idea what you are talking about. How, in what way, does a pink helmet "manipulate" people's perceptions of you?

Anyway, if you are going to buy it, go to Amazon.com for a better price, if they still have the pink ones. I have two Uvex helmets and they are terrific, whatever the colors.

I hope so, if he's a 20 something worried about this kind of nonsense then that's a bit sad.

:twitchy:

It's just a sign that says 'hey, i'm fast.' Same goes for pink bartape and pink seat. If your not fast, then its a faux pas.

They started it, I just find it funny how simple colors and tight clothing seem to arouse rednecks.

Do you really want to risk being known as the Purple Helmeted Warrior?

Wow I think people missed the lack of seriousness in this thread. Anyway, I'd go fo it. I used to ride a pink bike (and I have another waiting for a build). You'll get noticed if you wear the helmet but even more if you win in it so you can come back here and tell thehaters to stfu :thumb: As far as I'm concerned pink is a man's color and most of my gf's have always liked when I wear it.

Good luck

Rob

I think it would be a good thing only if it was worn while fairly consistently winning races. Otherwise, I would be remembered as the distinctive pack fodder, or guy who always loses the sprint, etc.

I think I will wait until (when/if) I start consistently winning in the next few years before I go for it. I will embrace my stealthiness and keep my cards close to my chest.

I think a better way to get noticed would be to win on my 28 pound steel bike I have been racing thus far. We'll see what happens.

Thanks for all the responses.

Dude, it's just a color. You're not going to "manipulate" ***** with a color. Nobody outside of high school is going to care.

Don't say that to Euro bikers.

Touche, salesman