Sexiest 3/4 helmet?

[Wonked]

Judging from some of the responses on this thread, you'd think Lance Armstrong is certifiably mental for wearing anything other than full leathers and a Shoei.

[causeofkaos]

im an all the gear all the time kinda guy my 2 wrecks made it a simple decision, i dont think people are too preachy on this site i think its because they care and hate to see anyone they know even if its just through internet interaction get hurt in a way that could have been avoided.
p.s. i think all roadies are mental 

[kopfjäger]

No one jumped on Celli for it. 

[Raux]

as soon as i get a bike, i'm making a trip up to his gallery and tell him personally... that and drool on his bike

[Special K]

Judging from some of the responses on this thread, you'd think Lance Armstrong is certifiably mental for wearing anything other than full leathers and a Shoei.

Riding my road bicycle in hilly Pennsylvania I average 20mph and it's common to hit speeds of 50+ mph going down long hills, with that flimsy swiss cheese bicycle helmet. And yes, i have wrecked the bicycle being run off the road by a car coming into my lane head-on a blind downhill turn. Woman almost killed me, didn't even stop! Worst roadrash of my life so bicycle clothing is not so protective either! Helmet didn't enter into it.

[ArcDeDucati]

They Suomys.  If you can find them.  The coolest 3/4 helmets.

[Monster Dave]

ha ha i just pictured lance armstrong in spandex and a full face icon helmet that was awesome thankx for the laugh

Here's me bicycling:




Actually though, coming from someone relatively new to cycling, it's a frightening experience when you're so used to being fully protected from head to toe....I have a hard time understanding how bicycle helmets can really do any good given what I've learned about motorcycle helmets and impact zones.

[gatorgrizz27]

Why not consider a MX or Motard helmet?  It will give you full face protection at low speeds though I wouldnt trust it at higher ones, and you can wear it with sunglasses for eye protection.  Should give you plenty of ventilation as well, as the whole front is open for airflow yet still protects your face. 

Here is a pretty cool looking one for $115, the visor can come off easily as well, they can range all the way up to $500 Arai's

http://www.ducati.ms/forums/showthread.php?t=63385

[Dietrich]

I have a hard time understanding how bicycle helmets can really do any good given what I've learned about motorcycle helmets and impact zones.

I have bounced my head off the pavement while crashing my bicycle riding home from work one evening (hit the curb wrong with slicks on the MTB)  I was amazed how well the helmet worked!  While it rung my bell pretty good, not a sratch on my head.   (other parts of my body didn't fair so well though!)

[xcaptainxbloodx]

yes, lets all wear less gear because people in similar yet completely different sports also wear less gear.

Do what you feel safe doing, at least your wearing a helmet, but you have to admit that in the case that you were to go down in such a way that a full face helmet would make a difference it would make a BIG difference.

[cokey]

ouch..

yea i deff was a nut for being a bike messenger in ny city for a while.. never used a helmet, ever.. still don't when i ride.. only if i was on the bmx doing halfpipes would i ever wear one...  was hit 7 times while a messenger too...  1 bus, 1 truck, 4 cabs and a minivan...  i've been lucky though..

[kopfjäger]

yes, lets all wear less gear because people in similar yet completely different sports also wear less gear.

People are just stating facts.   ymv

[xcaptainxbloodx]

People are just stating facts.   ymv

I ride a bicycle as well and I am well aware that its not uncommon to ride at ~20mph all day, and on a long downhill on a road bike you could easily hit 50mph but its only in a straight line, or long slow corner and at the first sign of any problems you quickly scrub that speed down to something more reasonable.

the difference is that on a motorcycle, its not uncommon to hit 50mph+ in a tight corner hitting lean angles completely impossible on a bicycle. even stoplight to stoplight in city traffic its not uncommon to do 30mph. then you get into freeways where you comfortably cruise at ~60 until grandma decides to take your lane and wipes you out.

the similarities between motorcycles and bicycles basically end at the amount of wheels, there are plenty of ways to keep cool that dont diminish protection. using these as excuses or as justification is a silly argument.

If you want to wear it because you think it looks cool or enjoy the wind in your face fine but if/when you go down you will pay the price for that feeling. Trying to explain to the asphalt that its not a problem because cyclists dont wear X gear wont get you very far. 

[Monster Dave]

yes, lets all wear less gear because people in similar yet completely different sports also wear less gear.

Do what you feel safe doing, at least your wearing a helmet, but you have to admit that in the case that you were to go down in such a way that a full face helmet would make a difference it would make a BIG difference.

Wow! Now I bet that the day that your helmet saved your life was a pretty good day for you. Without it, your face would have been obliterated. I know the feeling, been there, and my helmet saved my face too.

Here's to riding safe and wearing the proper gear for when accidents happen: 

[Spidey]

I'm working on a case right now.  It's a head-on between scooter v. bus in a residential area.  The accident happened at probably about 15mph with the bus doing around 2 mph.  Rider was wearing a 3/4 helmet.  Once the case is over, I'll post pics of aftermath, the rider's facial and jaw reconstructions, and describe the rider's ongoing neurological problems.  A full-face would have left the rider with just a concussion.

That said, Momo's and Roofs are cool looking.  You won't catch me in one though.