Helmet Colour

lukadabuca

Hi all,

I plan to spend a decent amount on a new helmet and just wanted to get feedback in terms on colour.

Would a black one absorb heat and make me too hot? Would the vents cancel this out?

Any feedback would be appreciated.

Luke

MrChuck

I suppose in theory a black one might get hotter than a white one, but in practice unless you're planning on cycling through the Australian outback I don't think you'd notice any difference.

team47b

I have ridden in the heat in a black helmet and also in a white one, no difference, it's the isolation/insulation that keeps the heat out (and the heat in) air flow is the way to stay cool, more vents, better design (I have a white Giro Atmos, coolest one I've tried)

As a lecturer in visual communication I would say that light colours recede and dark colours advance, so the lighter colours will look less 'shroom like!

Brighter colours could be considered more visible, disambiguate.

ShutUpLegs

Match the helmet colour to the saddle, stem, bars and your shoes or the frame decals.
Wear a cap when its hot.

desweller

A yellow one will attract insects.

Bozman

Purple

cornerblock

ShutUpLegs wrote:

Match the helmet colour to the saddle, stem, bars and your shoes or the frame decals.
Wear a cap when its hot.

Which may mean no helmet at all if the decals are the type that Ezy favours!

lukadabuca

thanks, black it is then!

ilm_zero7

wear a white or bright colour for safety - but venting makes more difference than colour in heat