what kind of helmet do you wear?
08-11-05, 04:21 PM
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if you wear one ofcourse
do they make any that don't look all dopey?
most of helmets i've seen are ugly. i know a helmet shouldn't be a fashion accessory but i don't want to ride around looking silly all the time
do they make any that don't look all dopey?
most of helmets i've seen are ugly. i know a helmet shouldn't be a fashion accessory but i don't want to ride around looking silly all the time
08-11-05, 04:39 PM
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I think all bike helmets look a little dopey, but I think my helmet (bell metro) is bearable; it's low profile and doesn't look like a space ship.
08-11-05, 04:42 PM
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The cheapest one I could find.
I need a new one though, and now that I've got a bit of money I may splurge for one that looks like an alien sitting on my head. Either that or a ProTec skate/bmx helmet, I have a friend who succesfully kicked two dudes asses while being drunk off of his with one of those...
I need a new one though, and now that I've got a bit of money I may splurge for one that looks like an alien sitting on my head. Either that or a ProTec skate/bmx helmet, I have a friend who succesfully kicked two dudes asses while being drunk off of his with one of those...
08-11-05, 04:45 PM
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giro eclipse
its not a half-melon like most cheapo helmets, but i'd still like to switch it for...
bell alchera, giro pneumo, giro atmos, catlike kompakt 2, etc.. these are a few that look good
its not a half-melon like most cheapo helmets, but i'd still like to switch it for...
bell alchera, giro pneumo, giro atmos, catlike kompakt 2, etc.. these are a few that look good
08-11-05, 04:55 PM
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Bell I think. Actually it was the one which cost closest to $40.
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08-11-05, 05:20 PM
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Giro Xen. I like it.
You'll look more silly in a persistent vegetative state.
Do yourself a favor and get the helmet.
You'll look more silly in a persistent vegetative state.
Do yourself a favor and get the helmet.
08-11-05, 06:23 PM
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Giro Atlas. It's toward the low end (but top of the bottom!) and as I've said before, makes for a definitely phallic profile. I'd like to get a different one with a better fit system (this is a one-size-fits-all offering) but I'm afraid of dropping big coin on something that also looks stupid.
08-11-05, 06:53 PM
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i stick to the mid-range giro's or bell's with a step-above 'one-size-fits-all' fit systems...$they fit well, have decent ventilation, but don't cost so much that if i eat sh*t i can afford a new one.
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Originally Posted by EnLaCalle
Giro Xen. I like it.
You'll look more silly in a persistent vegetative state.
Do yourself a favor and get the helmet.
You'll look more silly in a persistent vegetative state.
Do yourself a favor and get the helmet.
08-11-05, 06:58 PM
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I wear a Bell Ukon helmet. Inexpensive, good fit, and does the job well.
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08-11-05, 07:03 PM
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Specialized Decibel. Expensive as all f*ck (got mine on sale, though), but light, cool, and it looks good and fits perfectly.
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08-11-05, 07:09 PM
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i wear a skateboarding helmet. i used to skate alot and still do sometimes so instead of buying a new one i just kept using the skate one. it does the job
08-11-05, 08:05 PM
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Thirded. The Pneumo is also nice.
08-11-05, 08:22 PM
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Bell Furio. Pretty solid and decent styling for $50.
08-11-05, 08:56 PM
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Specalized S-1, I REALLY want a Decibel though.
08-11-05, 09:08 PM
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i think for the winter im going to get one of the bmx/skateboarding type helmets to help keep my head warm
right now i dont own one at all but ive been meaning to pick one up for quite some time
right now i dont own one at all but ive been meaning to pick one up for quite some time
08-11-05, 11:56 PM
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I wear a Bell as well (in blue):
https://www.bellbikehelmets.com/produ...l.asp?prodID=7
https://www.bellbikehelmets.com/produ...l.asp?prodID=7
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Originally Posted by redfooj
bell alchera
