That would explain why meth addicts have none; they sell them to pay for theirhabit. helmet![]()
That would explain why meth addicts have none; they sell them to pay for theirhabit. helmet![]()
some common sense here at last. Thanks DaxCyclists should be aware of the risks they are taking, then decide if they are happy to accept those risks or try to reduce them.
funny thing thatClearly you enjoy being divisive for the sake of being divisive,
I also think that a lot of the helmet science is misleading - for example if I am commuting round London, IMO a road helmet designed to be as light as possible and take a single impact is not wha I want to wear, my helmet of choice is a dirt jump style skid lid with a proper hard shell that's designed to take a beating, a bit of glorified polystirene with a fancy paint job is going to do f-all again a curb or car.
Advice to a child? Yes.
to a grown adult? keep it to yourself.
I'm not setting an example. or telling anyone else how to live their lives. I've no need to.
What?The thing is, as an adult, not wearing a helmet in public, and doing risking bike riding you kinda are telling people how to lead their lives.
it's not really. like i said it's cute when it's a little kid but that still doesn't make it ok.*edit* I see you mention being picked up by kids for not wearing a helmet. That's good!
I won't.You get a brain injury don't blame me.![]()
At the risk of getting horribly sidetracked , if we looked at stroke victims there would be an argument for compulsory asprin in the water.....but the science has evolved and we ( think) that is no longer such a good idea....
If helmets don't help, why then, are they compulsory in every competitive discipline of cycling, world wide, even in countries where recreational use is voluntary?
Gordon
-Advice to a child? Yes.
Advice to a grown adult? keep it to yourself.
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I'm not setting an example. or telling anyone else how to live their lives.
I've probably spent well over £100k on bikes and riding. Of course I can afford one. I currently have six helmets. (two of which retailed for £300)
Yes. unless you're some sort of mutant or have a comb over or something you're obviously going to look better not wearing a bulky piece of plastic covered polystyrene strapped to your head and yes they can make a right mess of some folks beautiful hair.
But none of those are my "main" reason for not wearing one.
my main reasons are that I absolutely can't stand the feeling of wearing one. They're all uncomfortable and I get too hot wearing them.
I honestly don't feel I need one for 99.9% of rides. I feel free without one. and also ride acordingly. I'm no beginner at this and know my limits incredibly well.
I have hit my head while wearing one and without. But I've also hit my head far more times and more severely while not even on a bike (obviously not wearing a helmet) Folk go on and on about how cycle helmets save lives. Reality is it's just a piece of polystyrene. if it makes you feel safer great. And yes. it may make a difference to a head impact but in many circumstances it's not even going to help. and in others it can actually increase the severity of injury.
At the end of the day what I choose to wear is entirely my own personal choice and no one but me even needs to understand any of those choices.
I don't wear any other sort of protection either. ie. knee pads, gloves etc. for similar reasons
FWIW my worst concussions were all from a head impact while walking or running.
Isn't it odd how few people wear head protection doing those activities?
and how few stories of death or serious injury to pedestrians recommend wearing it.
Makes you think, eh?
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I think most people can walk or run without falling heavily, some can't but most can.
Falls (not from a bicycle) are actually the leading cause of TBI worldwide by quite a large factor.
Next is motor vehicle accidents
What helmet do you wear in your car?
To be fair, you have spent 100k on bikes so you know what you’re talking about ?
What helmet do you wear in your car?
Falls (not from a bicycle) are actually the leading cause of TBI worldwide by quite a large factor.
Next is motor vehicle accidents
What helmet do you wear in your car?
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