[RBW] Helmets... what do you like?

I'm digging the new Bontrager Lithos MIPS helmet with the accessory port thing for attaching lights or camera. I just had to replace my Kali helmet due to a crash (bad one on the trail...broken rib an hurt shoulder). The lithos is more geared towards mountain biking and covers more of the rear

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I have this one too. Just got it about 2 months ago. It replaced a Nutcase (not the current Metro line) that was too hot. This helmet is quite cool compared to other helmets and has a classic appeal. So far so good. The only thing I don't like - the clasp is hard to close compared to the

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+1 on putting helmets in the dishwasher. My wife has been doing this with my helmets for years. --Eric N campyonly...@me.com www.CampyOnly.com Campyonlyguy.blogspot.com @Campyonlyguy > On Sep 13, 2016, at 5:06 AM, Lungimsam wrote: > > Top rack of washing machine. > >

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if it stretches in the process of breaking, it's absorbing the maximum amount of energy On Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 7:45:53 AM UTC-5, John L wrote: > > Does a helmet that breaks absorb more energy from a blow than one that > doesn't? > > > -- You received this message because you are

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Does a helmet that breaks absorb more energy from a blow than one that doesn't? On Monday, September 12, 2016 at 10:46:33 PM UTC-4, Bill in Roswell GA wrote: > > I had one head hitting crash that left the faintest of marks on the outer > shell, yet the foam inside was broken through to the

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Put the helmet in the top rack of empty dish washer machine and run it. Got my helmet and straps amazingly clean. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an

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Top rack of washing machine. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send

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This got me wondering about what would degrade over time and why. All I could think of is the EPS foam (most of the helmet), the outside shell (usually thermoformed PET or polyethylene terephthalate) and adhesive or tape that binds them together. I've seen the shell separate from taped

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I had one head hitting crash that left the faintest of marks on the outer shell, yet the foam inside was broken through to the shell in 6 places. I hope helmet makers drop the polystyrene foam and go to something better and longer lasting like 3D0. -- You received this message because you

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Good to know! Thanks! On Monday, September 12, 2016, Daniel D. wrote: > Only test I've seen on the subject of replacing your helmet due to age not > impact. > > http://www.helmets.org/helmetlineraging.htm > http://www.meaforensic.com/helmet-testing-research > > On Monday,

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Only test I've seen on the subject of replacing your helmet due to age not impact. http://www.helmets.org/helmetlineraging.htm http://www.meaforensic.com/helmet-testing-research On Monday, September 12, 2016 at 8:19:15 AM UTC-7, Bill in Roswell GA wrote: > > > It is highly recommended by

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Thanks Bill. M set for the next 5-6 years! Let's hope by then there will be much better choices! On Sunday, September 11, 2016, Scott Loveless wrote: > I have a Giro Reverb that doesn't look like it came off a Power > Rangers studio set. It's round, moderately

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I wanted to like the Brooks helmet as I am a Brooks fan for most of their offerings. I guess I have an odd shaped head as I always need to try a helmet on first. It is pretty clear fast which work and which are a no go. The Brooks was a clear not gonna happen! On Monday, September 12, 2016

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MIPS technology does add to safety. I know 2 different MTB riders that hit trees head on and credited the rational aspect of MIPS with reducing the impact. POC makes some of the safest helmets out there. Rene, a few other xl sizes (I need a 62) in the more affordable range are the Bell

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On Sunday, September 11, 2016 at 5:05:28 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: > > On my 4th Bell Metro variant. I like the venting, I like the bill, I'm > naked without the helmet mirror, I like the blinkie mounts. > I run separate lights on my bike and turn the helmet blinkies on and off > for traffic

[RBW] Helmets... what do you like?

I've had a Giro Aspect for the last couple years that I really like. It's very light like the racing models but without the fins and bright colors. It is rather expensive, but they do go on sale quite often. Will Ashe -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

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On my 4th Bell Metro variant. I like the venting, I like the bill, I'm naked without the helmet mirror, I like the blinkie mounts. I run separate lights on my bike and turn the helmet blinkies on and off for traffic signals and to get a driver's attention. I still can't believe how many

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Well, I have a huge head so I'm always in trouble finding a good helmet that fits comfortably. Right now, I'm using the POC OCTAL AVIP MIPS, which is very pricey but is very light, has more coverage and also protects against the low impact rotational forces on the brain, responsible for many

[RBW] Helmets... what do you like?

I've been using a helmet that the designers at Specialized gave me several years ago. It's a nice helmet but it's getting pretty grungy and probably needs to be replaced. Having only spent about $50 or $60 on helmets in the past 20 years, I figured it's time to pony up for a new helmet. As