[RBW] Re: Helmet recomendations

2013-01-30 Thread Lynne Fitz
+1 on the Bell Muni. On Monday, January 28, 2013 1:00:06 PM UTC-8, NWAJack wrote: Hi all. I'm looking for a new helmet for touring. Protective of course but not too racer like. Any suggestions? Thanks, Jack -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Helmet recomendations

2013-01-30 Thread Mike Schiller
Another vote for Uvex. I have the Boss Race model which has a very well designed closure adjustment system. Built in Germany too. Coolest helmet I've ever used for hot headed me. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: Helmet recomendations

2013-01-30 Thread Olivier Chetelat
Hi fine folks, I hate helmets and never thought I'd need/want one. Commuting in the city on a daily basis and seeing a few bicyclists down in a year changed my mind. I did a bit of research and settled on the Armor Deluxe from a belgium company called Lazer. Rivendell pointed me towards that

[RBW] Re: Helmet recomendations

2013-01-29 Thread Ron Mc
+1 on the Bell Muni My daughter and I have a pair of these. They do the job, look good, price is right, the rear lights are already there, and the flip mirror you can add is very useful. On Monday, January 28, 2013 9:15:20 PM UTC-6, HTC wrote: I'm a big fan of Bell's Muni helmet. Paired

[RBW] Re: Helmet recomendations

2013-01-29 Thread Will
We like these: http://www.troxelhelmets.com/products/sport You might poke around the Troxel site for more expensive units, but the Sport has all the important features, like screened vents and so on. I've got a high end Giro but the Troxel is as good. I dunno why, but equestrian helmets, in

Re: [RBW] Re: Helmet recomendations

2013-01-29 Thread Scott Henry
Thanks Kai for the heads up. I've seen the Berns but have yet to try one on. I will try to look out for a bigger one. I'll admit that I rarely wear helmets, I try every once in a while but I have a wide head and have yet to be able to find something that doesn't put pressure on the sides of my

Re: [RBW] Re: Helmet recomendations

2013-01-29 Thread Matthew J
Currently available in Europe, but should find their way here soon: http://www.velorution.com/abus-kranium-aks1-cardboard-helmet/ Imagine they will be plenty light. The regular addition no doubt will not have clear outer lining. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Re: Helmet recomendations

2013-01-29 Thread Jay B
very interesting. thanks for sharing. makes me wish I still had access to a laser cutter... On Tuesday, January 29, 2013 10:34:46 AM UTC-5, Matthew J wrote: Currently available in Europe, but should find their way here soon: http://www.velorution.com/abus-kranium-aks1-cardboard-helmet/

Re: [RBW] Re: Helmet recomendations

2013-01-29 Thread Ron Mc
Matthew, 80 quid is $150+ On Tuesday, January 29, 2013 9:34:46 AM UTC-6, Matthew J wrote: Currently available in Europe, but should find their way here soon: http://www.velorution.com/abus-kranium-aks1-cardboard-helmet/ Imagine they will be plenty light. The regular addition no doubt

Re: [RBW] Re: Helmet recomendations

2013-01-29 Thread Scott Loveless
On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 11:19 PM, Zack zack...@gmail.com wrote: I have a giro reverb and love it. it's super lightweight. Another vote for the Reverb. Mine replaced a rapidly deteriorating Trek Vapor. The Giro is lighter, it fits the shape of my head better than every other aero helmet I

Re: [RBW] Re: Helmet recomendations

2013-01-29 Thread Stephen S
umm $125.90 but still a decent amount... On Tuesday, January 29, 2013 8:27:31 AM UTC-8, Ron Mc wrote: Matthew, 80 quid is $150+ On Tuesday, January 29, 2013 9:34:46 AM UTC-6, Matthew J wrote: Currently available in Europe, but should find their way here soon:

Re: [RBW] Re: Helmet recomendations

2013-01-29 Thread Matthew J
Oops. Cut off part of my post. Made in Germany to European safety standards. The design of the Kranium is specifically meant to take multiple hits. Most other helmets are only warranted for one hit. On Tuesday, January 29, 2013 3:28:01 PM UTC-6, Matthew J wrote: That price is for the

[RBW] Re: Helmet recomendations

2013-01-28 Thread Jay B
Hey Jack, I'd recommend just about any of the BMX style helmets out there. We have a Nutcase, a Bell Faction, maybe a Bern, and have been happy with them all for any kind of ridinghttp://www.flickr.com/photos/jayburkhalter/6103931105/in/photostream. Cheap, comfortable, full coverage, colors

Re: [RBW] Re: Helmet recomendations

2013-01-28 Thread Robert Zeidler
Racer-like, in this instance, is good. More vents = cooler (literally). Sent from my iPad On Jan 28, 2013, at 7:06 PM, Jay B burk...@yahoo.com wrote: Hey Jack, I'd recommend just about any of the BMX style helmets out there. We have a Nutcase, a Bell Faction, maybe a Bern, and have been

[RBW] Re: Helmet recomendations

2013-01-28 Thread Andy Smitty Schmidt
After a couple years of constant overheating with a Nutcase, I switched to a Uvex http://www.uvex-sports.de/en/cycling/cycling-products/?pNavi=11helmet. The Urban model I have appears to be discontinued, but there are a couple models in their current line up that don't look too racey but are

[RBW] Re: Helmet recomendations

2013-01-28 Thread Mike On A Bike
I am definitively unracer in all my other stylings, but I also sweat like Patrick Ewing and I love my Giro 'Atmos'. The ventilation is superb, and it's a great combo of minimally feeling like something is on your head, while also appearing to be plenty protective. I tried Nutcase once but felt

[RBW] Re: Helmet recomendations

2013-01-28 Thread Zack
I have a giro reverb and love it. it's super lightweight. i also have a nutcase, i like the reverb much more. it's a lot lighter. -- 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

[RBW] Re: Helmet recomendations

2013-01-28 Thread Kai Vierstra
Bern goes to xxxl. Seems like that would matter to a lot of you, it does to me. -Kai Brooklyn NY -- 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] Re: Helmet recomendations

2013-01-28 Thread HTC
I'm a big fan of Bell's Muni helmet. Paired with Blackburn's Flea 2.0 front and rear lights, the combination makes a great commuter helmet. Here's a video made by Bell (the Arella has now been discontinued, but the information is still relevant for the Muni helmet):