The Helmet Debate

[marafi]

Done the reading yes and fine for a debate you should not have instructions just opinions.

 

[Red Light]

you should not have instructions just opinions.

Is that an instruction or an opinion?

 

[ufkacbln]

On a recumbant trike, is there somewhere to store the helmet I'd obviously be wearing?

On your head?

Failing that simply place on the seat, hang off the neck rest, balance on the cruciform.....

 

[Bicycle]

I've been out (helmetless) a few times since it got really slippery.

Already the geared roadie (700c x 23) and the fixie (700c x 20) are hanging on a hook. Sadly, it is the hardtail MTB now (on big, fat Maxxis Ignitors).

I do not feel the want of a helmet in this weather. I just wish I had tyres that would either grip at all times or give me a two-minute warning if they were going to let go.

It's all a little too Moto Cross for me out there.

I am wearing a helmet as I type this, as some of our seasonal decorations are unwisely placed.

 

[DresdenDoom]

Is it safe for a newbie to enter the Helmet Debate, or do I need a helmet?

 

[Red Light]

My mate wore a helmet during a helmet debate and it saved his life.

 

[DresdenDoom]

My mate wore a helmet during a helmet debate and it saved his life.

Ahhh, but they're no protection against flames.

 

[Little yellow Brompton]

Or your own opinion. It is like trying to make you reliaze your own safety while on the bike.

To which again the answer is "mind your own business" I don't give a monkey's toss if you wear a helmet or not, that is your choice and I won't tell you to do so or not do to do so. I extend you the courtesy of believing that you are an adult and can make up your own mind, please extend me ( and others ) the same courtesy?

 

[Red Light]

Ahhh, but they're no protection against flames.

Yes they are. If they can deflect a speeding juggernaut, a few flames are nothing

 

[Davidc]

.... or a question:

"So, wear a helmet?"

And "No, not bloo** likely, I don't want my head twisted off in an accident" is an answer!

 

[DresdenDoom]

Yes they are. If they can deflect a speeding juggernaut, a few flames are nothing

Umm... forum - debate - flames - I'll get me coat

 

[Red Light]

Umm... forum - debate - flames - I'll get me coat

Looking at your avatar I'm just wondering if you might be in the wrong sort of bike forum

 

[ufkacbln]

Ahhh, but they're no protection against flames.

Some have flames!

 

[Number14]

You don't need a helmet anymore, just plug yourself into a set of headphones and you won't die.

Well, it must be tru because a doctor said so ....

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/4004356/Hit-run-girls-life-saved-by-her-cans.html

 

[DresdenDoom]

Looking at your avatar I'm just wondering if you might be in the wrong sort of bike forum

As an aged veteran motorcycle, it is, of course off the road. My trusty Ammaco Dresden (hahahahaha) is however very much on it and I find I can still treat traffic with contempt and disdain even at 10mph. I particularly enjoy bus lanes