View Poll Results: Wheres yo head at?!

I wear it all the time. Safety First.

52.89%

Only on a long ride. Not on commutes.

23.97%

Only when brakeless.

2.48%

Safety Fourth.

4.13%

I do when I remember it

4.13%

Helmet? Nah, Couldnt afford it after I got those deep V's for my republic.

12.40%

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07-26-10 | 10:01 AM

#51

misha1551

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I should wear one more often, but riding to work (5-10 min ride) I don't, other then that safety first 100%.. (I should probly wear one everytime!)

07-26-10 | 10:28 AM

#52

wmgreene85

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From: oakland, ca

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Originally Posted by vw addict

Like a guitar riff that hasn't been played? Doesn't exist.

ooooh... well put. Very true

07-26-10 | 10:31 AM

#53

wmgreene85

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From: oakland, ca

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kcirick

I wear one because my girlfriend tells me to

same boat

07-26-10 | 11:21 AM

#54

dsh

Oh, you know...

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Generally speaking, I only wear a helmet if I'm leaving the city limits.

I do, however, lie when people ask, and say I wear a helmet all the time.

07-26-10 | 02:35 PM

#55

NateRod

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From: Brooklyn, NY

I have a bern macon that I've used like, twice. It's a bit too tight, even at size Large.

Yes, I have a huge head.

07-26-10 | 02:40 PM

#56

Dr. Banzai

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From: Duncan, BC

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Depends how fast I'll be riding. If it's just a chill ride on sidewalks, deserted streets then maybe.

Hucking it down the road? Hell yeah.

07-26-10 | 02:58 PM

#57

itri

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From: Jersey Shore

I have 3 kids. I have to practice what I preach.

07-26-10 | 05:21 PM

#58

Squirrelli

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TejanoTrackie

Isn't it mandatory in Canuckistan than you wear a hockey helmet all the time? Don't want to be hit in the head with one of those errant hockey pucks.

Well, only when we are baking cookies or hanging up picture frames but most of the time, we just take massive slapshots at crows and seagulls.

07-26-10 | 05:32 PM

#59

j3ffr3y

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From: Boston, MA

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99 percent of the time I will. If I can't find mine, then I'll ignore it. But I do usually know where I left it.

07-26-10 | 05:51 PM

#60

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07-26-10 | 05:52 PM

#61

TheBikeRollsOn

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I was giving the cycling cap thing a go. Haven't used it much since then, kind of a hassle to deal with.

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07-26-10 | 06:00 PM

#62

Capocaccia

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Originally Posted by TheBikeRollsOn

This is obviously right before you had to dump.

07-26-10 | 06:03 PM

#63

TheBikeRollsOn

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It's possible, I was leaving a picnic. But I think that's just how my face looks.

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07-26-10 | 06:03 PM

#64

Squirrelli

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I thought that picture was nice, I like seeing people taking pictures on their bikes. Awesome pic, nonetheless.

I have a cycling cap but I've never used it, maybe in the winter I will but not in the summer.

07-26-10 | 06:27 PM

#65

hairnet

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From: Los Angeles

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I'd be banned from the tall bike club by wearing one

07-26-10 | 07:00 PM

#66

Scrodzilla

Your cog is slipping.

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From: Beverly MA

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Quote:

Originally Posted by NateRod

I have a bern macon that I've used like, twice. It's a bit too tight, even at size Large.

Yes, I have a huge head.

Not as huge as my dready melon. I had to take one of my old ProTec skate helmets (size XL) and scrape out some of the foam in the back. I still have to squeeze the damn thing on.

07-26-10 | 07:03 PM

#67

xkillemallx16

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From: im, hungary

measure your head inseam.

07-26-10 | 07:05 PM

#68

TheBikeRollsOn

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Quote:

Originally Posted by xkillemallx16

measure your head inseam.

head inseam.

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07-26-10 | 07:07 PM

#69

xkillemallx16

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From: im, hungary

head inseam.

07-26-10 | 07:11 PM

#70

Squirrelli

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Wouldn't that be the circumference?

07-26-10 | 07:15 PM

#71

TejanoTrackie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Vixtor

Wouldn't that be the circumference?

No, inseam. You bore a hole into the center of your head, and measure the radial distance. That's the only way to accurately fit a helmet.

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I'd like to think i have as much money as brains.

I see the light at the end of the tunnel, but the tunnel keeps getting longer - me

07-26-10 | 07:15 PM

#72

TheBikeRollsOn

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I think you're making a joke. If so, then it's a funny one. If not, then... oof.

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07-26-10 | 07:30 PM

#73

squeegeesunny

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Actually, you can just find the circumference and then divide the number by pi; which will give you the diameter.

Middle school math ftw.

07-26-10 | 07:32 PM

#74

TejanoTrackie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by squeegeesunny

Actually, you can just find the circumference and then divide the number by pi; which will give you the diameter.

Middle school math ftw.

Only if your head is perfectly round. College math ftw

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Originally Posted by Dcv

I'd like to think i have as much money as brains.

I see the light at the end of the tunnel, but the tunnel keeps getting longer - me

07-26-10 | 07:40 PM

#75

bikeymama

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I've started wearing mine lately.

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