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Do you wear helmets while cycling? |
Yes |
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51% |
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No |
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48% |
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slamminorion Borekit Bruiser
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Posted: 11:20 - 22 Sep 2012 Post subject: |
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I wear one 95% of the time. I've fallen off pushbikes far more times then I have motorbikes so it would be silly not to. ____________________ Yamaha FZR400RR 3tj
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Posted: 19:16 - 22 Sep 2012 Post subject: |
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I voted 'no' as after 15 years of riding BMX and cheap mountain bikes (and a decent DH bike most recently) I have found that I predominately do not wear a helmet on a cycle.. I have had two counts of fractured skull and many concussions or big eggs to the noggin however.
This will likely be changing to a 'yes' from when I build a new bike around my current Norco Atomik DH frame, as I will be investing in a proper full face lid and will use the bike as it's designed to be ridden.
Frankly I've never seen any point in silly open face helmets of any description, I think it makes you look like a prat and is rather unpractical for casual cycling...
I am just lucky that I have not suffered a life threatening or life changing head injury until now I guess, but the advantage is my head is no doubt conditioned somewhat. ____________________ "I've been bitchslapped by a ZX10R" |
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stinkwheel Bovine Proctologist
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Posted: 20:08 - 22 Sep 2012 Post subject: |
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On road, no. Too hot and people drive more carefully round you if you're not wearing one. I avoid wearing cycling specific clothing for the same reason.
Off road. Yes because there is a fairly high chance of me falling over at a low speed and banging my head on something or (as once happened) crowning myself on a low hanging branch. ____________________ “Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
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Posted: 21:12 - 22 Sep 2012 Post subject: |
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Nope, never do and never have. ____________________ Cbr1100xx blackbird gone, mk4 golf gt tdi chav now
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Posted: 10:12 - 23 Sep 2012 Post subject: |
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Posted: 17:27 - 23 Sep 2012 Post subject: |
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I ride with a helmet.
Like most things, the more money you are willing to spend, the better the product will be.
My £30 helmet looks crap, weighs a ton and provides little ventilation. I do not like wearing it, however it will protect my skull.
My £100 helmet looks small and compact, weighs literally nothing and I actually forget I am wearing it sometimes.
Whether there is any benefit to wearing a helmet, that is always up to debate (and it is a boring one). However, luckily as cyclists we have the luxury to choose whether to wear one and I would be disappointed if there was any political will to change this. We are all adults mainly and we can make risk potential decisions as individuals.
I must say though, the argument that cars give more space to cyclists not wearing helmets is almost gut wretchingly laughable. I'm only saying this as someone who drives 60,000 miles a year and pays no attention to whatever attire any other road user is wearing, be it a cyclist, horse rider or motorcyclist. However, if that makes you feel better for not wearing one then crack on!
The main point of my post though is that we shouldn't be saying whether it is right or wrong to wear or not wear a helmet. The fact we have a choice is beautiful. ____________________ Be careful whose advice you buy, but, be patient with those who supply it. Advice is a form of nostalgia, dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts and recycling it for more than it?s worth. |
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Posted: 13:49 - 24 Sep 2012 Post subject: |
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Going to the shops, no.
Going for a ride, yes.
Road racing it is a requirement plus you would look like an absaloute tool without one!
Also used to do a fair few XC races and I certainly put a lid on! Even though it was XC it was really technical in some places with 10ft drops like 2 feet to the left of you
I wish I had a full face in that race! haha
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Posted: 14:02 - 24 Sep 2012 Post subject: |
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Didn't when I did cycle daily, wouldn't really ever
Nirvana fallacy, but from what i've seen cyclists helmets tend to be plonked ontop of your head which is a very unlikely place to hit your head
Fullface motorbike helmet would be acceptable
If I was regularly doing like 30 in traffic on a bicycle and had trouble with drivers regularly then I probably would think about getting one. ____________________ Fzr-600 1999 |
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Posted: 18:54 - 24 Sep 2012 Post subject: |
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I'm going to have to agree with JonB even after reading their findings..
Must have just been a coincidence. Round here no one would give a flying fuck about a cyclist, one car will overtake how they want, followed by the next.
Helmet or not, it's not going to make any difference what-so-ever.
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