Safety Helmets...What is your style

[Ethan F. Curtis]

That a good point you can do more on these like through parks and type spaces in the country, never really thought about that, thankyou. But this must be a sessional way of transport, wheather must become an issue?

 

[augidog]

if before MB'ing you had to walk in the rain, or stand in the rain waiting for a bus, then you might be ok with putting on a rainsuit and going for it.

yeah, people think you're crazy...but that's only because you're always smiling...go figure

snow? i haven't experienced it yet with an MB, but others handle it so i know i can too if i have to...

still beats waiting for the bus, imo

 

[Ethan F. Curtis]

I agree with you its still an improvement on walking in bad weather but i was thinking more of the the problems that may accure when it rains or snows. Id rather walk in the rain with a rain jacket than wait with my MB. I respect all the reasons you put to having one but you must except the faults in the MB

 

[augidog]

faults & limitations

hi again, Ethan

yes, there are "limitations" to just how much one can accomplish on an MB...i won't (often) suit up and go pleasure-riding in the rain, but if i need groceries i won't hesitate just because it's raining. my bike & the system i use has proven itself impervious to the weather, she's ready any time i'm game

imo, any definitive "faults" to be found lie with individual builders & riders...you do your best (or not) to build what you think you need, from hobby-level to full-time reliance...

if you buy smart, build smart, and ride smart, and YES respect the limitations of your "motor-assisted-bicycle", the favorable returns for your labor-of-love are limited only by how far you wanna take it.

full-time isn't for everyone, i am aware...but it's doable if reliance is a factor :helmet:

 

[happycheapskate]

Try www.niagaracycle.com for snow tires without breaking the bank.

I use a "modular" helmet made for road motorcycles. I like the flip up chin function because It gets hot at stoplights and makes it much easier to converse with officers or curiousity seekers without taking off the helmet.

With a little practice you can eat small items without making a mess. Burritos and candy or trail mix work best. Drinking is easy with the chin piece up out of the way.

I bought this one for $35 plus shipping and still like it. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Full...QQitemZ140386757907QQptZApparelQ5fMerchandise

 

[Stan4d]

That a good point you can do more on these like through parks and type spaces in the country, never really thought about that, thankyou. But this must be a sessional way of transport, wheather must become an issue?

At this point we seem to have strayed off point. I am interested in seeing all the diferent styles of helmets worn. I seem to recall that Bama wore a hard hat. I will try to find a pic of it.

 

[Stan4d]

If you look you can see his saftey orange helmet on the handle bars.

Ride on Bama, Ride on.

 

[Stan4d]

I use a "modular" helmet made for road motorcycles. I like the flip up chin function because It gets hot at stoplights and makes it much easier to converse with officers or curiousity seekers without taking off the helmet. ........
I bought this one for $35 plus shipping and still like it. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Full...QQitemZ140386757907QQptZApparelQ5fMerchandise

Love that helmet. It would work great in this Texas heat. And you would get full face protection when moving. THANKS HAPPY

 

[mlcorson]

Here's mine. REI Bern Brentwood model.

 

[happycheapskate]

I like that REI helmet with hat brim. Cool!

re: Kylin ebay helmet above.

Mine was shipped in 1 day from Houston to Dallas for ground rate. I like the seller.

The helmet is good enough for a street motorcycle, but if you want to do stunts or 120mph, get a shoei.

BUY EXTRA SHEILDS with it, they are only $10/e with order. I wish I had bought several at that price, since the helmet was easy.

Don't use a hot blow drier to air it out. Use a box fan or small fan, and lysol if you need to. I clean my standard foam bike helmets with 70% rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle and let them air dry (beware of flammable fumes, do it in garage or something.) None of my helmets stink.

I think it ventilates pretty good, esp with the plexi shield clicked open one notch (it has many adjustments). It fogs kind of easily if all the way down, but I plan on drilling a few fog holes in one shield to see how it goes. Mostly its warm now so it doesn't do it anyway.

I can feel air moving around my mouth with the shield down, so I think it works good. The comfort level is still high after about 1 month of ownership and near daily use.

Love that helmet. It would work great in this Texas heat. And you would get full face protection when moving. THANKS HAPPY