What's a good helmet these days? I have a three+ year old Giro E2 which should be replaced. Another E2? I quite like the look of the extended back of head coverage of the Hex but I'm worried abut it being too hot for general riding around.
Sesshi said:What's a good helmet these days? I have a three+ year old Giro E2 which should be replaced. Another E2? I quite like the look of the extended back of head coverage of the Hex but I'm worried abut it being too hot for general riding around.
wmmk said:WEAR A BIKE HELMET!!! ONE SAVED MY LIFE!!!!!
emw said:It was a joy riding back home with blood running down my arm from several cuts on my shoulder, back, and arm, though.
geese said:But more importantly, be a better cyclist (meaning dont jump red lights)
Osarkon said:Also tests showed that motorists drive a lot nearer to cyclists who don't have helmets on to compare with those that do.
A helmet every day keeps the cars away![]()
harveypooka said:Anyone wear pollution filters? I considered getting one, but never did...
bgd said:I've read with interest the helmet debate on some cycling websites. Not taking any sides here but if you wear a helmet while cycling you should also consider wearing one in a car, as a pedestrian and when in line-skating. Apparently, in an accident, all of these have higher head injury rates than cyclists.
Source was probably the cycling plus forums.
hm...can't remember now. you could be right. makes more sense now that I think about it..andrew050703 said:I think it was the other way round - car drivers felt safer driving closer to someone with a helmet (cos it wouldn't matter so much if they hit them??)
andrew050703 said:I think it was the other way round - car drivers felt safer driving closer to someone with a helmet (cos it wouldn't matter so much if they hit them??)
Osarkon said:Also tests showed that motorists drive a lot nearer to cyclists who don't have helmets on to compare with those that do.
A helmet every day keeps the cars away![]()
andrew050703 said:I think it was the other way round - car drivers felt safer driving closer to someone with a helmet (cos it wouldn't matter so much if they hit them??)
wmmk said:BTW, what are the laws about wearing bike helmets where you live? i'd be curious to know.
WildCowboy said:California Vehicle Code 21212(a) says that everyone under the age of 18 must wear a helmet while on bikes, scooters, skateboards, and rollerblades/skates on public streets, paths, or trails.