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Re: Bike helmets. Differences that matter? Posted by DE [Email] (#2598) [Profile/Gallery] (more from DE) on Sun, 12 Apr 2015 15:45:08 In Reply to: Bike helmets. Differences that matter?, Noel, Sun, 12 Apr 2015 14:57:35 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
I'm no expert, but I doubt it makes a big difference. They really all are glorified styrofoam beer coolers. I think the expensive ones trade on differences in weight and aerodynamics that are meaningless for most recreational cyclists, possibly some differences in ventilation, and the all important style.
I use a good quality helmet but it is pretty old and not something I think about a lot.
I frankly am not sure that they are that much protection in a crash that could cause a serious head injury (I know some pretty sophisticated scientist/ cyclists who doubt it), but I wear one to be on the cautious sides do not advocate going without one (probably will get a load of sh*tt for that but, as I said, I wear one).
What bike are you going for?
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