Helmets
05-14-09 | 03:22 PM
#27
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I believe I read that most head trauma from bicycle accidents happens on the forehead, so dont wear your helmet high - make sure it covers your forehead or isnt so loose that it can easily be forced upward exposing your forehead.
The problem with some helmets that have large extruding vents on the back is neck injuries because your body might roll one way but be stopped by the helmet. the neck can get twisted.
https://www.helmets.org/
The problem with some helmets that have large extruding vents on the back is neck injuries because your body might roll one way but be stopped by the helmet. the neck can get twisted.
https://www.helmets.org/
Edit:
From their review of Bern helmets.
"Among the daredevils in the Bern catalog is NY messenger Carlos Ramirez, hitching a ride by holding on to a taxicab."
Epic.
Last edited by beeftech; 05-14-09 at 03:30 PM.
05-14-09 | 07:48 PM
#31
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From: Boston, MA
Bikes: 2010 Motobecane Team Track, 1997 GT Edge, 2012 Kilo TT Stripper
I've got a Brentwood (with winter package) and I hate helmets, but wear it. It is comfortable and doesnt make me look too rediculous. The main thing is to get something that you will wear.
05-14-09 | 10:07 PM
#32
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Took a trip to the LBS today, tried on about a dozen helmets, different brands, styles, and prices.
I ended up going with the Giro Indicator. Only 38 dollars with tax, it fit my head better than a few 100 dollar helmets, and i like how it looks. Maybe ill actually wear my helmet now!
I ended up going with the Giro Indicator. Only 38 dollars with tax, it fit my head better than a few 100 dollar helmets, and i like how it looks. Maybe ill actually wear my helmet now!
05-14-09 | 10:08 PM
#33
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I have a Lazer Genesis that I really like. Its real comfortable and relatively low profile. Not any more then the high end Giros.
https://www.lazerhelmets.com/en/catal...6/road-race-7/
https://www.lazerhelmets.com/en/catal...6/road-race-7/
05-14-09 | 10:13 PM
#34
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From: Bend, Oregon
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I wear the Bell Metropolis.
It has a conservative appearance, and it fits round and large heads better than most bike helmets do.
I don't use the visor.
https://www.thebellstore.com/Other/be...etropolis.html
It has a conservative appearance, and it fits round and large heads better than most bike helmets do.
I don't use the visor.
https://www.thebellstore.com/Other/be...etropolis.html
05-14-09 | 11:54 PM
#35
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From: Denver
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I picked up a Catlike Sakana a few months back (ordered online from a German bikeshop) and I'm not too happy with the fit. It's made for round heads, and doesn't fit my egg-head too well. I mean, I can wear it and it's not uncomfortable, but it has a lot of space on the sides. I'll sell it if anyone wants to get it. PM me. Oh, so, yeah. Try them on in person, cuz ordering online sucks (I think I just about killed my offer to sell there, huh?)
05-17-09 | 05:45 AM
#39
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FYI- All helmets sold in the USA have to pass the same safety standards.
This means that a $16 Wal-Mart helmet will protect your brain just as well as a $250 racing helmet. The differences between the 2 helmets are primarily 3 things:
• Name brand
• # of vents
• Weight
The more expensive a helmet is (as a general rule) the lighter it will be and the more vents it will have. Havign a helmet that is comfortable and keeps your head cool in the summer is important because if it isn't comfortable you are less likely to wear it.
I've always liked the Gyro Hex because it looks cool. I'm about to replace my helmet and I may go with a much dorkier looking Bell Metro for the winter and a Bell Influx (or something similar) for the summer.
Helmets should be replaced immediately after any falls/crashes where they hit the ground [even if they don't look damaged from the outside] or every 5 or 6 years if you remain crash-free.
This means that a $16 Wal-Mart helmet will protect your brain just as well as a $250 racing helmet. The differences between the 2 helmets are primarily 3 things:
• Name brand
• # of vents
• Weight
The more expensive a helmet is (as a general rule) the lighter it will be and the more vents it will have. Havign a helmet that is comfortable and keeps your head cool in the summer is important because if it isn't comfortable you are less likely to wear it.
I've always liked the Gyro Hex because it looks cool. I'm about to replace my helmet and I may go with a much dorkier looking Bell Metro for the winter and a Bell Influx (or something similar) for the summer.
Helmets should be replaced immediately after any falls/crashes where they hit the ground [even if they don't look damaged from the outside] or every 5 or 6 years if you remain crash-free.
05-17-09 | 04:06 PM
#41
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I picked up a Giro Saros from a bike shop near me after having a nasty crash in a hit and run (i was pretty much mentally incapacitated for 24 hours)
It's really comfortable. It looks kind of dorky but I have piece of mind that I'll always be protected from a similar kind of accident.
**My accident was the epitome of "who would have thought it would happen then" type of situations
I was riding to work, slowly, on the right, w/ my superflash on my back. I was only riding 6 blocks to stop by work really quickly and I was riding with a friend. Some guy came up and hit me from behind at good enough speed to put me head first into the ground w/o even losing hold of my bars.
It's really comfortable. It looks kind of dorky but I have piece of mind that I'll always be protected from a similar kind of accident.
**My accident was the epitome of "who would have thought it would happen then" type of situations
I was riding to work, slowly, on the right, w/ my superflash on my back. I was only riding 6 blocks to stop by work really quickly and I was riding with a friend. Some guy came up and hit me from behind at good enough speed to put me head first into the ground w/o even losing hold of my bars.
05-21-09 | 05:24 AM
#43
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From: Rocket City, No'ala
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In case anyone doesn't know it, when the helmet is on correctly you should be able to shake your head and the helmet not move.
Also, it's important to keep the front of the helmet down on your forehead. Too many people ride around with their helmets tilted back and that's no good.
Might be good for winter riding
Also, it's important to keep the front of the helmet down on your forehead. Too many people ride around with their helmets tilted back and that's no good.
Might be good for winter riding
05-21-09 | 09:52 AM
#44
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From: where the mild things roam
after putting a flat spot in my previous helmet, i picked up a giro xen and think it's actually pretty awesome. far and away the most comfortable helmet i've ever worn and has a cloth covering on the foam (instead of plastic) which i like. not at all like the tentacly roadi type helmet.
seriously... why do so many helmet manufacturers think we want to wear something on our heads that look like a hentai nightmare? sheesh.
seriously... why do so many helmet manufacturers think we want to wear something on our heads that look like a hentai nightmare? sheesh.
05-21-09 | 10:17 AM
#45
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specialized are the ONLY snell approved brand. Snell does more rigorous testing than CSPS.
05-21-09 | 10:39 AM
#47
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other than a samurai mask, knights helm, or viking helmet from valhalla id go half helmet! keep it classy
05-21-09 | 10:46 AM
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i just ordered a bell array helmet to replace my giro which is sort of bulky
https://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...Helmet+09.aspx
https://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...Helmet+09.aspx
05-21-09 | 11:33 AM
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