Normally I wear my motorcycle helmet when I ride my Phantom, because at 35+mph I want the safety. I may look ridculous, but I'd rather be alive while I look stupid.
With my Explore coming in and it being capable of maybe 28mph if I pedal my heart out, and 20mph otherwise by default, the motorcycle helmet would become a torture device.
I would also like something a bit better than a $20 WalMart helmet to protect me as those are bare bones. Basically, I am looking for suggestion. I have found a couple I do like that I will link below, 2 by ILM with some technology included and one is a MIPS helmet by Giro.
The Giro Helmet. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075RQY2LS/ref=ewc_pr_img_4?smid=A2HGGP37OJDM3C&th=1&psc=1
My only options are black or white, so Storm trooper it would be. This is probably one of the better sub $100 "basic" style helmets, and it will definitely breathe well.
This helmet is basically a standard helmet but with a built in visor and a rechargeable light for safety (I like the idea). Also the cheapest of the 3.
This is the first ILM. It's got front and rear lights and a visor like the above helmet. I am sure it doesn't breathe anywhere near as good as the other 2, but likely still better than my Bell helmet for my motorcycles. It's built a bit like a motorcycle helmet.
This is my favorite by a long shot. It's basically the above helmet, but also has bluetooth with a speaker and mic built in. I do already own ear buds, but I like the idea of having one less thing to carry with me if I can avoid it. It's a bit over the $100 mark, but I do like the features. It is also built a lot more like a motorcycle helmet than most bike helmets are too, which I consider a plus.
If anybody has any other suggestions, I am all ears. I do want to try and stick to known brands if possible, but I do keep an open mind. My only other requirement is keeping it near 100 bucks or less.
With my Explore coming in and it being capable of maybe 28mph if I pedal my heart out, and 20mph otherwise by default, the motorcycle helmet would become a torture device.
I would also like something a bit better than a $20 WalMart helmet to protect me as those are bare bones. Basically, I am looking for suggestion. I have found a couple I do like that I will link below, 2 by ILM with some technology included and one is a MIPS helmet by Giro.
The Giro Helmet. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075RQY2LS/ref=ewc_pr_img_4?smid=A2HGGP37OJDM3C&th=1&psc=1
My only options are black or white, so Storm trooper it would be. This is probably one of the better sub $100 "basic" style helmets, and it will definitely breathe well.
This helmet is basically a standard helmet but with a built in visor and a rechargeable light for safety (I like the idea). Also the cheapest of the 3.
This is the first ILM. It's got front and rear lights and a visor like the above helmet. I am sure it doesn't breathe anywhere near as good as the other 2, but likely still better than my Bell helmet for my motorcycles. It's built a bit like a motorcycle helmet.
This is my favorite by a long shot. It's basically the above helmet, but also has bluetooth with a speaker and mic built in. I do already own ear buds, but I like the idea of having one less thing to carry with me if I can avoid it. It's a bit over the $100 mark, but I do like the features. It is also built a lot more like a motorcycle helmet than most bike helmets are too, which I consider a plus.
If anybody has any other suggestions, I am all ears. I do want to try and stick to known brands if possible, but I do keep an open mind. My only other requirement is keeping it near 100 bucks or less.
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