The Guardian: "Can the £160 Giro Ionos helmet discourage cyclists..."
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MacB
Lover of things that come in 3's
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I think we need to make the wearing of helmets a legal requirement, then we can move this debate on. Next in line will be elbow and knee guards, in a few years we should be up to full body armour. The next logical step is a bigger shell of body armour, we could call it a car. Getting a bit heavy to pedal now so maybe add in an engine......simples, problems solved
Bandini
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Looks bloody horrible. I can see both sides of the argument, but I ride at a leisurely pace, so any danger would be from getting hit by a huge, fast moving hunk of metal. So, as I like the wind in my hair and to hear the surroundings, and I don't like to have something rubbing on my chin, and as I look a complete twat in a helmet, I don't wear one. I used to ride far faster on my Dawes Celeste as a kid, and when I came off I grazed myself and ended up with gritty cuts.
If I did where one it would not be something that made me look like I was wearing a rejected costume from Tron.
If I did where one it would not be something that made me look like I was wearing a rejected costume from Tron.
addictfreak
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I have never really entered the helmet debate before, mainly because I believe it should be personal choice whether to wear one or not.
I am surprised however by the number of people who seem to believe they wont suffer a head injury by falling from a bike. I have always worn a helmet since I took up cycling again about 12 years ago. One day travelling home from work if had cause to be grateful, I came off and struck my head quite hard on the ground. The outer (very thin) plastic cover stayed intact, but the inner polystyrene shell was split in two.
I was able to continue my journey home, I did feel a bit unwell latter (perhaps a mild concussion) but no lasting harm, apart from damaging a jacket and jersey.
So for me, my preference is always to wear one. Infact its the same for all my cycling friends, and theres quite a few of them.
As for cost, well again thats down to the individual. I generally shop around, my current helmet should have cost £110, I paid £50 which is more than enough
I am surprised however by the number of people who seem to believe they wont suffer a head injury by falling from a bike. I have always worn a helmet since I took up cycling again about 12 years ago. One day travelling home from work if had cause to be grateful, I came off and struck my head quite hard on the ground. The outer (very thin) plastic cover stayed intact, but the inner polystyrene shell was split in two.
I was able to continue my journey home, I did feel a bit unwell latter (perhaps a mild concussion) but no lasting harm, apart from damaging a jacket and jersey.
So for me, my preference is always to wear one. Infact its the same for all my cycling friends, and theres quite a few of them.
As for cost, well again thats down to the individual. I generally shop around, my current helmet should have cost £110, I paid £50 which is more than enough
addictfreak
Guru
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- Boldon, Tyne and Wear
Noodley said:Aaaaagggggggghhhhhh!!!!!!
F***ing helmet shmelmet.
Siadwell started it
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
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- South Manchester
Well, if you have to wear one, it might as well be a good looking one....vain me...nah.......
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
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addictfreak said:Siadwell started it
Tell Tale !!!!
addictfreak
Guru
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- Boldon, Tyne and Wear
fossyant said:
My sentiment exactly. If im going to be a twat, i want to be an exspensive looking twat
shouldbeinbed
Rollin' along
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- Manchester way
The Guardian Article said:
spot on.
I like Marmite, do you?
F**K of with the F**king helmet debate. I'm not going to get one, I have been cycling 30 years, I'm 35 now, I've never needed one.
The only times I have ever come off my bike are:
I was stupid to ride with plastic bags hanging from my handle bars, they got caught up in my wheels.
Arch didn't tell me how to change down to mega bottom gear for climbing a hill in Leicester when I borrowed her bike. That was a controlled falling off.
An old borrowed moulton, decided to separate into two parts, discovered at that minute I couldn't unicycle.
I hit a patch of diesel in a puddle on the road and hurt both my knees.
No head injury's because I take my time and travel at a sensible speed.
This country has gone completely mad over H&S, you need to wear a helmet so the mupit in the car who tryed to run you over wont feel too bad about it. Grrr
The only times I have ever come off my bike are:
I was stupid to ride with plastic bags hanging from my handle bars, they got caught up in my wheels.
Arch didn't tell me how to change down to mega bottom gear for climbing a hill in Leicester when I borrowed her bike. That was a controlled falling off.
An old borrowed moulton, decided to separate into two parts, discovered at that minute I couldn't unicycle.
I hit a patch of diesel in a puddle on the road and hurt both my knees.
No head injury's because I take my time and travel at a sensible speed.
This country has gone completely mad over H&S, you need to wear a helmet so the mupit in the car who tryed to run you over wont feel too bad about it. Grrr
MacB
Lover of things that come in 3's
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- Farnborough, Hampshire
Do your own personal risk assessment, I've done one and concluded that I need the greatest level of protective wear, in my life, when I've been drinking. Protection required seems to rise with the amount of alcohol consumed. After a certain volume there also needs to be a safety perimeter erected around me as others are at risk due to extreme clumsiness.
I did try to expand the risk assessment to combine alcohol and DIY, but quickly realised the dangers. Just knowing these numbers could result in serious injury. Thankfully I fell asleep, lulled by red wine and the buzzing of the jigsaw, before I reached any dangerous conclusions.
I did try to expand the risk assessment to combine alcohol and DIY, but quickly realised the dangers. Just knowing these numbers could result in serious injury. Thankfully I fell asleep, lulled by red wine and the buzzing of the jigsaw, before I reached any dangerous conclusions.
