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Old 12-05-19, 01:13 PM
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I’m riding a Giro syntax mips and I think it looks good. Classic if you will. I’ll let know know about the performance after my next crash.
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Old 12-05-19, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by DrIsotope
I don't shop by looks*, I don't shop by price. I try on a whole bunch of helmets, and I buy the best fitting one. After making sure it's black.

If there is indeed such a thing as a stylish bike helmet, I've not seen it. They all look fairly ridiculous.

*not 100% true. I won't buy a Catlike, because they are hideous. Luckily they also don't fit my head well.
Why black. Personally I only buy white to reflect the heat.
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Old 12-05-19, 06:50 PM
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Wife has a new white Giro helmet, asian fit, looks great on her.
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Old 12-06-19, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by SHBR
Wife has a new white Giro helmet, asian fit, looks great on her.
Asian fit? WTF? A Giro Register has two adult sizes: standard (54 - 61) and XL (58 - 64). Adjustable webbing provides the fit for heads smaller than the shell circumference. To a driver, any helmet looks great on a cyclist. It means they can be hit harder so there is less need to be as careful around them.
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Old 12-08-19, 06:39 PM
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Leisestrum and livedarklions,

Both of you leave this thread now. I’m cleaning up the thread with both of your posts antagonizing each other.
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Old 12-12-19, 08:06 PM
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Then there is always this: https://hovding.com

Awesome invention, great for commuting, but unfortunately not for sale in the U.S. Also, a normal bike helmet will help with things like branches brushing your head when you ride by some bushes, but this one will not. Still, I’d take one in a heartbeat if I could get one. I saw them used in Europe and they made cycling possible for many people who were afraid to mess up their hair with a helmet.
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Old 12-22-19, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by DrIsotope
II would also not allow anyone who likes Catlike to pick out paint or art, either. Most everything Catlike puts out is a trypophobe's nightmare.
Thanks, I learned a new word today.

OP: I didn't read all responses, so perhaps someone already mentioned this site.
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Old 12-22-19, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Alligator
Then there is always this: https://hovding.com

Awesome invention, great for commuting, but unfortunately not for sale in the U.S. Also, a normal bike helmet will help with things like branches brushing your head when you ride by some bushes, but this one will not. Still, I’d take one in a heartbeat if I could get one. I saw them used in Europe and they made cycling possible for many people who were afraid to mess up their hair with a helmet.
Looks interesting, but I would have a few concerns. First is the price, which is out-of-reach for many people. Second is the fact that it relies on a rechargeable battery - forget to charge it and you are at-risk. Third problem is that the user must hope that the thing deploys when it's supposed to, and doesn't deploy when it's not supposed to; a regular old helmet is always ready.
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I ride a Giro atmos, it's light and it looks good. Kinda pricey but it's worth it if you ask me.
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Any one that doesn't look like THIS>>>>
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