HELMETS?? any cool?
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pauly-winkerstinkle at 04.19.10 - 1:02 pm
I like to ride with the cars and need a helmet. does anybody got any suggestions on any "COOL" helmets?? i want to be safe but i also not riding the tour anytime soon. thanks
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Any helmet will do! The trick is to put it on and walk outside, don't look in the mirror and you'll be fine... cruisin' along with your cool helmet on.
BICYKILLER04.19.10 - 1:12 pm
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bern "watts" helmet
$50 at orange 20
barleye04.19.10 - 1:30 pm
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i got the same bern helmet in black for 39.99 at PALMS CYCLE
Huey55504.19.10 - 3:42 pm
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dont worry about looking cool
those helmets are designed for maximum airflow to your head to keep you cool.
if someone thinks you are "uncool" because of the helmet you wear, they are obviously not the type of person whose opinion ACTUALLY MATTERS, haha.
wearing helmets and not being dead is the new fixed gear. i thought you knew.
TheDude04.19.10 - 4:20 pm
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Before you worry about how cool your helmet looks, think about how cool you'd look with brain damage.
mr rollers04.19.10 - 10:16 pm
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just go with the hipster helmet...
because what can go wrong when your looking fresh?
Jet-son04.19.10 - 10:49 pm
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I wonder if you can look "fresh" after your head is caved in or splattered across the pavement.
palucha66 responding to a
comment by Jet-son
04.19.10 - 11:09 pm
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hahaha... when you really are too cool for life ...theres helmet hats...your friends will never know that your lame and actually care about your safety...
Jet-son responding to a
comment by Foldie
04.19.10 - 11:19 pm
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Check out this site, http://www.nutcasehelmets.com/Pages/index.aspx
They have lots of neat designs to choose from, however if you want a really goo helmet that both ventelates and crushes in to prevent concussions on major impact then you will need this: http://www.celebratecycling.com/Pages/Accessories_You_Need/bicycle-helmets.html Which is the typical bike helmet with foam lining.
Girl Power04.20.10 - 10:59 am
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Lazer o2 - I'll sell mine for 80 its like new only worn a few times.
ZoomZoomChris04.21.10 - 1:57 pm
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Dude seriously I used to not ride with helmets but after being hit by a car 3 times I have learned my lesson that my head is more important than looking cool. I use my helmet at all times I have a livestrong GIRO helmet which is really comfy and I ride fixed ps if that makes me any cooler.
nightestrida1604.21.10 - 7:06 pm
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i second the Casco Warp
get this fucking helmet! only $340
ezzie04.22.10 - 3:35 pm
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You don’t look cool riding a bike without a helmet.
You look stupid.
Keep up with that stupid look and you may eventually look retarded or dead.
Of course you can get feeding tubes in really cool colors.
John04.22.10 - 5:44 pm
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You guys are funny. My uncle gave me his helmets. but i really want that racing helmet with a built visor, i will look sooo fast.
pauly-winkerstinkle04.23.10 - 10:17 am
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Ah, but he's Belgian! They're born with unusually thick skulls. Your sarcastic argument is moot.
BMFW responding to a
comment by Velocipede
04.23.10 - 1:29 pm
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Here's a professional rider with a team of medics and support crew on a closed monitored road.
TheDude responding to a
comment by Velocipede
04.23.10 - 1:37 pm
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the new toptube protector
_iJunes responding to a
comment by pauly-winkerstinkle
04.23.10 - 1:38 pm
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dumb argument. god himself could not stop your face from htiting the ground in 2 seconds.
_iJunes responding to a
comment by TheDude
04.23.10 - 1:38 pm
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Well that's news to me. After all I have never been involved in a life altering bike crash or 4.
/Sarcasm
I agree with you, and I have a 3 inch long scar on my scalp as my daily testament to it.
My point is that there are two separate and unique sets of risks involved with each activity, and I think climbing up hills in a professional race environment is among one of the least risky riding times. Dangerous, yes, duh.
However, this is not a good example when talking about the much riskier activity (statistically) of riding in the streets of DTLA day and night, through traffic and drunk/cellphone drivers/buses/potholes/taxis/hummers/etc...
Helmets are the new getting laid. I thought you knew : )
and that dude it toally Belgian, soooo, yeah.
TheDude responding to a
comment by _iJunes
04.23.10 - 2:04 pm
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Look this bunch of idiots, especially that guy in front with the stupid yellow shirt on. And look at those stupid handlebars he has!
Velocipede04.23.10 - 2:15 pm
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Oh Velocipede, aren’t you a clever one.
Those are certainly some wonderful pictures of some historical professional bike races. Since you seem to be a historian I’ll remind you that at one point it was common practice to employee asbestos and lead based paint when building homes.
But I have no doubt a smart cookie like you can produce some pictures of relevance to this discussion; perhaps a few from a professional bike race that occurred in 2010 that shows all the fine racers sans helmets.
You can right?
Or are you just another fine example of the prevalence of sub par intelligence found in and around our community?
John responding to a
comment by Velocipede
04.23.10 - 3:27 pm
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dude i still got a pair of scott drop ins. considering slapping them on for kilos
_iJunes responding to a
comment by Velocipede
04.23.10 - 5:09 pm
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Ah, but he's from Lakewood! They're born with unusually thick skulls. Your sarcastic argument is moot.
BMFW responding to a
comment by Velocipede
04.23.10 - 5:42 pm
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Damn you take shit way too seriously. Back when I was in high school, I used to come on internet forums and talk shit about people I didn't know, call them stupid and whatnot. Then I realized that this stuff is not to be taken seriously at all. Is there an emoticon for tongue-in-cheek? The winky one maybe? What if we lived in a world without helmets? Maybe people wouldn't be so inclined to ride around on the streets without brakes. Maybe people would hold their line like their life depended on it. Maybe they would learn to not take stupid risks and ride safely instead of hoping a piece of foam and plastic will keep them alive when they fuck up. I have a serious problem with people that go around calling people stupid. Who the hell are you? If someone doesn't want to wear a helmet so what? You just rock your brain bucket and keep riding.
Velocipede responding to a
comment by John
04.23.10 - 11:25 pm
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jesus... sounds like john is all up in your ass right now....its going to be okay man..internet bullies like him have deep emotional issues that we cant begin to understand...haha jst playin ..quite cryin.
Jet-son responding to a
comment by Velocipede
04.23.10 - 11:40 pm
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Ooooooh I am so scared of cycling wooo oooooo it is so dangerous. Don't do it without your foam hat or you may end up looking like a normal human being
ubrayj02 responding to a
comment by John
04.24.10 - 12:19 am
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Cycling in Europe is slightly different than cycling in LA.
BMFW responding to a
comment by ubrayj02
04.24.10 - 12:55 am
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because it's something normal in many places there
Gav responding to a
comment by BMFW
04.24.10 - 1:01 am
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yeah well I don't trust myself on a bike as much as you do, mister invincible. ooh your so suave!
Joe Borfo responding to a
comment by ubrayj02
04.24.10 - 1:13 am
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wait. you mean that's not a helmet you have on? ........
oh.
<3
Joe Borfo responding to a
comment by ubrayj02
04.24.10 - 1:16 am
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i really like my brain.....i choose to helmet myself. i'm really smart and i don't want to jeopardize that.
supa responding to a
comment by Joe Borfo
04.24.10 - 1:25 am
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I try to wear one most of the time. I notices it also effects how drivers perceive me as being a safer person on a bike who knows what he is doing.
Joe Borfo responding to a
comment by supa
04.24.10 - 1:37 am
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I've bonked my head three times, once hard enough to break my helmet and be knocked out for two minutes. Nobody ever intends to crash and not one of my crashes had anything to do with cars. I know that without a helmet I might not be riding around today, so I count every ride as a blessing from the universe.
But I only offer my experience for what it's worth - I don't lecture anybody about wearing a helmet. It's an individual choice. I rode a bike for 40 years without wearing a helmet - heck, when I was kid nobody wore bike helmets.
mr rollers04.24.10 - 8:52 am
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"I try to wear one most of the time. I notices it also effects how drivers perceive me as being a safer person on a bike who knows what he is doing."
Your statement made me realize something... Do you think drivers perceive cyclists who are all kitted out differently than the average normal clothed commuter cyclist just because they're dressed like the next Lance Armstrong? Do motorists think they are safer riders and know what they are doing more than someone in jeans and a tshirt? Roadies??? Anyone have any experience with this???
Gizzard responding to a
comment by Joe Borfo
04.24.10 - 9:22 am
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I don't have any specific examples, but I've noticed that motorists are generally more courteous when I'm "kitted out". I think for some people it has the opposite effect. Seeing someone in good shape enjoying a bike ride incites rage in some people.
Velocipede responding to a
comment by Gizzard
04.24.10 - 9:53 am
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It is just an observation. It does not necessarily apply solely to fully decked out spandex roadies. We are talking about Helmet vs. no helmet here. I just notice that drivers are more respectful to me on the road more when I have a helmet on. That's all.
Joe Borfo responding to a
comment by Gizzard
04.24.10 - 12:06 pm
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I know. My question was only connected to your comment 2nd handedly by relation. I didn't mean to suggest anything or put words in your mouth. I was just asking if anyone has noticed a difference of treatment based on what their wearing, Mayer I shoulda started a diff thread? My bad.
Gizzard responding to a
comment by Joe Borfo
04.24.10 - 6:47 pm
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Yeah, that's cool. I'm not sure. I find myself trying hard not to roll my eyes when I happen to drive past a roadie looking like a billboard for some company. But that's my problem, not theirs.
Joe Borfo responding to a
comment by Gizzard
04.25.10 - 2:04 am
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I count every ride as a blessing from the universe.
yes
TheDude responding to a
comment by mr rollers
04.25.10 - 7:21 am
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Is this one still available? or does anyone have something similiar to this?
BoneCrush responding to a
comment by ZoomZoomChris
05.10.10 - 11:53 pm
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Some of these european helmets are sick
_iJunes05.25.10 - 3:52 pm
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optimus prime voice changer helmet
-ezra
ezzie05.25.10 - 4:03 pm
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thunder cat hoooooooooooooooooooooo!
mechazawa responding to a
comment by Joe Borfo
05.25.10 - 5:20 pm
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Ridazz Roulette!
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Here's a really stupid rider.
those are relevant how?
Just do it.
This is how I roll.