Best Helmet for commuting

[glasgowcyclist]

I find them far too warm even in winter

Easily whipped off to the back pocket!

But I know what you mean, it's a rare day that I keep mine on for more than half my journey. Usually I prefer a buff if it's not really cold.

 

[Markymark]

Cycling caps are ace as they have 2 speed settings by flipping the visor:

Mr Slow
Captain Speedy

 

[mjr]

Where do you park your bike? Can't you just leave it on the bike, better if a covered area?

When I used to wear one, I wouldn't leave it where it could be damaged by other people parking bikes carelessly or vandalised. IMO either you think it has a safety effect and should protect it from damage, or you don't and could wear a soft hat that packs away more neatly.

 

[vickster]

When I used to wear one, I wouldn't leave it where it could be damaged by other people parking bikes carelessly or vandalised. IMO either you think it has a safety effect and should protect it from damage, or you don't and could wear a soft hat that packs away more neatly.

I’ve never had a helmet damaged in the secure work carpark when hung on the handlebars. Or indeed when locked to the bike outside.
I’m happy to carry on doing this.
@jack9266 asked for advice on helmets, not for other headgear suggestions nor a debate on helmets more generally

 

[mjr]

I’ve never had a helmet damaged in the secure work carpark when hung on the handlebars. Or indeed when locked to the bike outside.

How do you know?

@jack9266 asked for advice on helmets, not for other headgear suggestions nor a debate on helmets more generally

Specifically, one that stores easily in a bag, not for advice to leave safety equipment where it's very vulnerable to unseen damage! Others have made useful suggestions. I never found a good solution to this key flaw.

 

[glasgowcyclist]

I’ve never had a helmet damaged in the secure work carpark when hung on the handlebars. Or indeed when locked to the bike outside.
I’m happy to carry on doing this.

There's a rider at my office who does the same in our crowded bike shed where some people are really clumsy with other people's property. I've lost count of the number of times I've picked it up off the concrete and put it back on the bars.
He's probably thinking the same as you.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Cycling caps are ace as they have 2 speed settings by flipping the visor:

My Slow
Captain Speedy

or a third setting if you put it on backwards so peak points backwards

Teenage tearaway

 

[vickster]

There's a rider at my office who does the same in our crowded bike shed where some people are really clumsy with other people's property. I've lost count of the number of times I've picked it up off the concrete and put it back on the bars.
He's probably thinking the same as you.

There are no other bikes parked where I leave mine

 

[Markymark]

or a third setting if you put it on backwards so peak points backwards

Teenage tearaway

Or to the side - Fresh Prince of Bel Air

 

[vickster]

How do you know?


Specifically, one that stores easily in a bag, not for advice to leave safety equipment where it's very vulnerable to unseen damage! Others have made useful suggestions. I never found a good solution to this key flaw.

I offered no advice. I asked where the bike is parked and whether leaving the helmet with the bike might be an option. There are now lockers next to where I park for storage so I don't need to leave the helmet or anything else on the bike, although I had no qualms about doing so previously

 

[glasgowcyclist]

There are no other bikes parked where I leave mine

That doesn't make it good advice for others. Unless he locks the helmet to his bars it's liable to be knocked off and replaced without him ever knowing.

 

[vickster]

That doesn't make it good advice for others. Unless he locks the helmet to his bars it's liable to be knocked off and replaced without him ever knowing.

I didn't give any advice

 

[glasgowcyclist]

I didn't give any advice

Can't you just leave it on the bike

I’ve never had a helmet damaged in the secure work carpark when hung on the handlebars.

Ok.

 

[vickster]

Ok.

Question (you selectively quoted only part of the question)...statement...no advice given

 

[icowden]

I leave mine on the bike, but also have a fab Osprey backpack which comes with a helmet clip.