eBike helmet with peak

garyboy · Post by **garyboy** » Wed Dec 28, 2022 3:58 pm

£21.50 off Amazon .. helmet with peak, for my eBike.
bigger than expected, but plenty of room to stuff with foam or something, as dont seem very bash practical (impact resistance) as thin liner, but thin abs and leather finish..
for sun and flies (remember them?) and wind, as i ride without eye protection, as they steam up lol.

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wot u reckon?

mark vb · Post by **mark vb** » Wed Dec 28, 2022 5:22 pm

Hmmm.... each to their own, but as a keen-ish emtb-er, I prefer the more usual, vented lid from an aesthetic viewpoint. Without vents, it may get a touch sweaty in warmer weather? It also kind of looks a bit too 'horsey' for me! But, as with everything, if you like it, that's really all that matters

What safety standard(s) does it conform to?

garyboy · Post by **garyboy** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 1:36 am

As is, I don't think it would be much good for protection, and would certainly need some effective cushioning inside, .. but it looks waterproof, and it is the peak that I want.
I found trail helmets good, in terms of peak, and like their usefulness.
Sweating, yes, will be a problem, but I will not wear those silly modern open plan twat heads lol. (twat, as in twat suits) but don't condemn those that choose to lo0k like that. I mean, even lycra has its place. just .. not on a bike lol.
Anyway, I'll give it a try, and I still have my old white proper cycle helmet. that is far more protective, and surprisingly waterproof despite small breather holes.

Asgard · Post by **Asgard** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:38 pm

You'll need to combine it with a pair of jodhpurs and riding crop to complete the look Gary

garyboy · Post by **garyboy** » Fri Dec 30, 2022 12:57 am

Asgard wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:38 pm
You'll need to combine it with a pair of jodhpurs and riding crop to complete the look Gary

Mmmm .. now that's a thought, .. I could use my horse riding body protector , which I have never used (seemed a good idea at the time) and get my whip out of the bedroom (as if), get into my bike saddle, and go for a long ride, .. but I will draw the line at jodhpurs, preferring my sleek black nylon base trousers. But the capping feature, of course, will be .. my horsey cap.

garyboy · Post by **garyboy** » Fri Dec 30, 2022 5:24 pm

tried out my helmet today ... oo er ..
it was better than i expected tbh
i wore a thick balaclava under it, to take up the slack, and it was very effective, despite being still a bit too big.
loved the peak ..... good for sun visor (no sun today tho lol) and bending down for tree branches, and i guess it would be good for avoiding gnats and bumblies.

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