What's the best tactic for avoiding insects ending up inside my helmet?

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  • bungle73
    bungle73 Posts: 758
    Matthewfalle wrote:
    Bungle73 wrote:
    Matthewfalle wrote:
    get some mesh and glue it in.

    Could that not compromise the integrity of the foam?

    No. You are using a light adhesive like Airfix or similar not a nail gun.

    #no

    Exactly the kind of thing that we are told not to get in contact with our helmets..............
  • Darius_Jedburgh
    Darius_Jedburgh Posts: 675
    Given that helmets may not be of much real use then the application of DEET may not ge as detrimental as once thought.....

    https://ecf.com/what-we-do/road-safety/ ... on-helmets
  • First.Aspect
    First.Aspect Posts: 17,207
    Franco di Banco wrote:
    Given that helmets may not be of much real use then the application of DEET may not ge as detrimental as once thought.....

    https://ecf.com/what-we-do/road-safety/ ... on-helmets
    oh god.
  • Matthewfalle
    Matthewfalle Posts: 17,380
    DeVlaeminck wrote:
    Matthewfalle wrote:
    Bungle73 wrote:
    Matthewfalle wrote:
    get some mesh and glue it in.

    Could that not compromise the integrity of the foam?

    No. You are using a light adhesive like Airfix or similar not a nail gun.

    #no

    Or if you were too late reading this use the airfix adhesive to glue the helmet back together.

    good point well presented

    #knowledge
    Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am

    De Sisti wrote:
    This is one of the silliest threads I've come across. :lol:

    Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honour :D
    smithy21 wrote:

    He's right you know.
  • pippi_langsamer-2
    pippi_langsamer-2 Posts: 1,470
    I don't see how any skull cap or casquette would prevent a wasp or bee actually stinging you if it got in and couldn't get out. I got stung by a wasp thru a pair of jeans once, so I'd imagine they can get thru a pishy bit of cotton or lycra,

    As above, it's happened to me quite a few times recently, but the designs nowadays mean they quickly get escorted out the back door by the airflow...
  • cycleclinic
    cycleclinic Posts: 6,865
    Insects are dying out apparently so just wait a few years and there will be none left.
    http://www.thecycleclinic.co.uk -wheel building and other stuff.
  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,344
    I suspect that insects will still be here long after humans have committed eco suicide.
    PS - To avoid insects inside your helmet, stop putting them in your underwear.
    The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
    I am not sure. You have no chance.
    Veronese68 wrote:
    PB is the most sensible person on here.
  • bungle73
    bungle73 Posts: 758
    Pippi Langsamer wrote:
    I don't see how any skull cap or casquette would prevent a wasp or bee actually stinging you if it got in and couldn't get out. I got stung by a wasp thru a pair of jeans once, so I'd imagine they can get thru a pishy bit of cotton or lycra,

    As above, it's happened to me quite a few times recently, but the designs nowadays mean they quickly get escorted out the back door by the airflow...

    It might get stuck in my hair though........
  • First.Aspect
    First.Aspect Posts: 17,207
    Bungle73 wrote:
    Pippi Langsamer wrote:
    I don't see how any skull cap or casquette would prevent a wasp or bee actually stinging you if it got in and couldn't get out. I got stung by a wasp thru a pair of jeans once, so I'd imagine they can get thru a pishy bit of cotton or lycra,

    As above, it's happened to me quite a few times recently, but the designs nowadays mean they quickly get escorted out the back door by the airflow...

    It might get stuck in my hair though........
    are you sure cycling is the right sport for you. Have you considered swimming instead?
  • Alejandrosdog
    Alejandrosdog Posts: 1,975
    dont wear a helmet. Theyre gay anyway
  • First.Aspect
    First.Aspect Posts: 17,207
    Alejandrosdog wrote:
    dont wear a helmet. Theyre gay anyway
    Have you heard of the apostrophe or capitalisation? You would use them for example as follows:

    "You're a dinosaur."

    "You're a bigot."

    "I'm sure that you've realised how many people you've just insulted."

    Hope that helps.
  • Alejandrosdog
    Alejandrosdog Posts: 1,975
    First Aspect wrote:
    Alejandrosdog wrote:
    dont wear a helmet. Theyre gay anyway
    Have you heard of the apostrophe or capitalisation? You would use them for example as follows:

    "You're a dinosaur."

    "You're a bigot."

    "I'm sure that you've realised how many people you've just insulted."

    Hope that helps.

    Thanks for the lesson; I think I've got it.

    "You're a pedant"

    Hope you're better now.
  • Alejandrosdog
    Alejandrosdog Posts: 1,975
    PBlakeney wrote:
    I suspect that insects will still be here long after humans have committed eco suicide.
    PS - To avoid insects inside your helmet, stop putting them in your underwear.

    LOL or cultivate crustaceans to eat them.
  • First.Aspect
    First.Aspect Posts: 17,207
    Alejandrosdog wrote:
    First Aspect wrote:
    Alejandrosdog wrote:
    dont wear a helmet. Theyre gay anyway
    Have you heard of the apostrophe or capitalisation? You would use them for example as follows:

    "You're a dinosaur."

    "You're a bigot."

    "I'm sure that you've realised how many people you've just insulted."

    Hope that helps.

    Thanks for the lesson; I think I've got it.

    "You're a pedant" [ you missed the full stop ]

    Hope you're better now.

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