What kind of headgear do you wear when commuting?

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  • roger_merriman
    roger_merriman Posts: 6,165
    Stuey01 wrote:
    Non-helmet wearers seem to be significantly more evangelical about it. I suspect because helmet wearing has become such the norm whilst cycling that non helmet wearers are in a minority in the UK.
    Plus they are probably fed up with always being told "you should wear a helmet" by uninformed do-gooding non-cyclists.

    Personally, I wear a helmet, that's my choice and I see no reason to argue with those who have made their own choice not to.

    I do take issue with the "helmets look stupid" position some adopt, as in the context of matching lycra outfits, cotton(!) caps, gilets, roadie shoes - it's a drop in the fuck1ng ocean.

    indeed to both, one is mad/dumb/stupid don't need a brain if one don't use a helmet?

    and yes once on a bike very few people look cool most look um well not cool shall we say.
  • andy83
    andy83 Posts: 1,558
    doog442 wrote:
    bandanas...silly season :shock:

    for me a helmet

    the same hat i wear at minus 5 and plus 25

    sweat :D

    wipe if off with your gloves ffs ..i can assure you that your head cannot produce enough sweat to overwhelme your gloves/ hands etc

    im off out today and found an old adidas sweat band i used to use for squash. i do wipe it with gloves however i dont like the fact when i stop at lights etc it just pours from my head, im bald so have no hair no absorb the sweat. if my chunky one dont work im off to tesco to get some girly headbands lol

    the joys or working shifts and being abole to go out when the traffic has died down :D
  • fairweatherbiker
    fairweatherbiker Posts: 116
    Oh No! this thread is having an effect on me. Just caught myself browsing eBay for helmets.

    Does anyone crash-test these things, is there a standard/kitemark/rating system like for motorcycle helmets?
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  • always_tyred
    always_tyred Posts: 4,965
    fairweatherbiker wrote:
    Oh No! this thread is having an effect on me. Just caught myself browsing eBay for helmets.

    Does anyone crash-test these things, is there a standard/kitemark/rating system like for motorcycle helmets?
    No, no, they are just put on the market with outlandish claims as to their performance, just like skin cream.
  • blu3cat
    blu3cat Posts: 1,016
    Always Tyred wrote:
    fairweatherbiker wrote:
    Oh No! this thread is having an effect on me. Just caught myself browsing eBay for helmets.

    Does anyone crash-test these things, is there a standard/kitemark/rating system like for motorcycle helmets?
    No, no, they are just put on the market with outlandish claims as to their performance, just like skin cream.

    Hmmmmm, BSEN1078 is the standard (for both skin cream and helmets) :)http://www.bsi-global.com/en/Standards-and-Publications/Industry-Sectors/Health-and-Safety/H--S-Products/BS-EN-10781997
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  • msw
    msw Posts: 313
    And why no option for the Nicolas Cage crash-protection and dispute-resolution system? http://yourargumentisinvalid.com/wp-con ... a_bird.jpg
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  • cavegiant
    cavegiant Posts: 1,546
    I wear a Giro E2 in summer and a remedy in the winter. You may sneer att the heavy protection, but when I headbut a car or concrete fullface rulz!!
    I also commute on a 6" bike with DH brakes. I can out brake and manauver anything on the road.
    Why would I care about 150g of bike weight, I just ate 400g of cookies while reading this?
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    cavegiant wrote:
    I wear a Giro E2 in summer and a remedy in the winter. You may sneer att the heavy protection, but when I headbut a car or concrete fullface rulz!!
    I also commute on a 6" bike with DH brakes. I can out brake and manauver anything on the road.

    But not outsprint I'll warrant.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Wear a relatively cheap (but BS compliant) helmet, will get something more 'airy' whan I can justify the cost, a number4 cut helps keep the head cool and is fast drying...

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • Rich158
    Rich158 Posts: 2,348
    cavegiant wrote:
    I wear a Giro E2 in summer and a remedy in the winter. You may sneer att the heavy protection, but when I headbut a car or concrete fullface rulz!!
    I also commute on a 6" bike with DH brakes. I can out brake and manauver anything on the road.

    Yeh gods how far do you commute on that set-up :shock: :shock: :shock:
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  • roger_merriman
    roger_merriman Posts: 6,165
    Il Principe wrote:
    cavegiant wrote:
    I wear a Giro E2 in summer and a remedy in the winter. You may sneer att the heavy protection, but when I headbut a car or concrete fullface rulz!!
    I also commute on a 6" bike with DH brakes. I can out brake and manauver anything on the road.

    But not outsprint I'll warrant.

    nor probably out brake to be honest, at least in the dry. disks are great loads of power, but very few commuters will be going fast enought to really make the difference at close on 50mph down hill, yup fantastic. for commuting across town not likely to be able to use any of that power.
  • Stuey01
    Stuey01 Posts: 1,273
    cavegiant wrote:
    I also commute on a 6" bike

    How tall are you?

    snarf snarf :lol:
    Not climber, not sprinter, not rouleur
  • jedster
    jedster Posts: 1,717
    er....
    when I headbut a car or concrete fullface rulz!!
    I also commute on a 6" bike with DH brakes. I can out brake and manauver anything on the road.

    If you can out break everything how come you headbut cars?

    Personally I'm very wary riding my trail bike on the road - I can lock my wheels up with the mearest squirt on the brakes. THis is impressive but doesnt actually stop you fast... Given fat nobblies grip tarmac less well than slicks I'd defnitely prefer to emergency stop on road on my roadbike.

    J
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    A six inch bike? I have no clue what that means...

    I was trying on helmets today, the most comfortable one was a giro one... hmmmmm.
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    Viner Maxima, Tifosi CK7, Giant Bowery, Old commuter.
  • always_tyred
    always_tyred Posts: 4,965
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  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    Always Tyred wrote:
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    :lol::lol::lol:

    No AT, he said downhill brakes...
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  • jedster
    jedster Posts: 1,717
    A six inch bike? I have no clue what that means...

    suspension travel - i.e. VERY bouncy
  • Stuey01
    Stuey01 Posts: 1,273
    jedster wrote:
    A six inch bike? I have no clue what that means...

    suspension travel - i.e. VERY bouncy

    I'd have to go with QUITE bouncy
    Not climber, not sprinter, not rouleur
  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    blu3cat wrote:
    Shoulder of Lamb wrote:
    Why isn't "a helmet to be cool" an option?
    eh? oh...

    please show me one that makes me look cool. I will buy it there and then, and I wear a helmet.

    Hee - Liv and I may be able to help you with that :)
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  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    biondino wrote:
    blu3cat wrote:
    Shoulder of Lamb wrote:
    Why isn't "a helmet to be cool" an option?
    eh? oh...

    please show me one that makes me look cool. I will buy it there and then, and I wear a helmet.

    Hee - Liv and I may be able to help you with that :)

    Later - still haven't figured out how to upload from my phone and post without using flickr on the work PC... heehee!
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    Viner Maxima, Tifosi CK7, Giant Bowery, Old commuter.
  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    I can post if you want to email to me...
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  • sarajoy
    sarajoy Posts: 1,675
    I like my pretty white/turquoise helmet! http://www.evanscycles.com/products/gir ... t-ec010548

    Reviews say it's a bit sweaty but tbh it doesn't make me any worse than I am without..!
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  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    I'm positively tingling with with anticipation.
  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
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    (sorry they're so small, bloody cameraphones)
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  • always_tyred
    always_tyred Posts: 4,965
    No, really, you just look like sperm.
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    I mostly wear scalps. Other people's scalps.
  • blu3cat
    blu3cat Posts: 1,016
    Always Tyred wrote:
    No, really, you just look like sperm.

    Actually did lol. :shock:
    "Bed is for sleepy people.
    Let's get a kebab and go to a disco."

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  • fairweatherbiker
    fairweatherbiker Posts: 116
    sarajoy wrote:
    I like my pretty white/turquoise helmet! http://www.evanscycles.com/products/gir ... t-ec010548

    Reviews say it's a bit sweaty but tbh it doesn't make me any worse than I am without..!

    It has a little peak at the front - Is that any use keeping the sun out of your eyes, or deflecting rain from your face - the way a baseball cap does?
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  • SafeRider
    SafeRider Posts: 14
    I wear a helmet for safety any time I'm on 2 wheels... EVERY time! I won't ride without wearing it. :)
  • sian_c
    sian_c Posts: 101
    Like R_T_A, I also wear a Buff band under my helmet. I found that when I got hot the front bit of the padding would irritate my head. Plus, it's a lot easier to wash the Buff than the helmet sponges!

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