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Light metallic purple--doesn't really match my bike (although doesn't clash either as my bike is dark purple) and isn't particularly great for visibility, but I have a small head and therefore youth size helmets (at least with Bell) are the ones that fit me best. The model I chose only came in the purple or black, and I thought black would get really hot in the summer and be even worse for visibility so I went with the purple. If it had been available in white I would have gone with that.
White - reflects the heat of the sun better. :D
Previous helmet was blue, cause I like blue, but got replaced after 3 yrs and a face plant on concrete steps (broken nose), but protected me from cracked skull. My head was hot even with the light blue, so went for max reflectability when I bought a new one.
I can't imagine anyone wearing a black helmet in our summer sun. :eek: Dang fools. Must like cooked brains.
I just had to answer this one....
I just got a new PINK (w/ black) bike. I never wanted pink--I am not a pink kind of gal. I am short & with a small bike and feel like pink makes it seem even more "little girly". :pThen again, I wanted carbon and it climbs like a dream. That being said I found a giro pneumo (I think) w/ the same hot pink. Yes, I do have to match the bike--if you have a pink bike that is. I even got a hot pink tiny seat bag to match. I have no pink bike shirts--YET!
I have the Discovery helmet without all the logos. DH found it on sale. Bike is black, silver, and white, so goes with everything. I agree with others on black. I won't even get a black jersey because of the heat factor. I was disappointed this past year when I went to the HHH. I was going to buy a jersey, but they were black. I can't justify paying $70 for something that I will not wear because of the heat.
My biking helmet is bright yellow. Anything that will help in any tiny way to help cars see me better is the right color for me.
On the other hand, my roller skating helmet is black. Not much chance of getting hit by a car in the roller rink! ;) Besides, the rink floor is white, so black stands out anyway. In the rink, little kids are going to fall across your path no matter what you wear. So....bike wear=visibility, roller rink wear=padding.
With my figure, there is never any doubt that I am a 'girl'....no need to clarify it with pink like they do with babies so you can tell what sex they are. ;) :D
Mine is a light blue Giro; fit and visibility are the 2 main factors I consider, as well as the lighter color + vents to reflect the heat instead of absorb it.
Sometimes, when I see riders in all dark colors/helmet too, without anything reflective on, it's very, very hard to spot while driving. Even if it's a sunny day, I know how a rider can be almost invisible in the shade or road shadows, until a driver is almost upon them. Being a rider, I think that I'm (we all are, I'm sure) more alert to looking for and spotting other riders while I'm driving, but some riders make it near impossible, when they ride dark bikes, with dark clothes, dark helmets and no lights or reflective items, yes, even on a sunny day...so, if a lighter-colored helmet is the only thing that catches a driver's eye, then I'm going to make sure I've got it on my head!
One is black & purple which goes quite nicely with my mountain bike (black with metallic purple bottle holder). The other is lavender & silver. It doesn't match my other bike (blue) but I like purple/lavender & blue combos. I wanted the colors primarily. Since my LBS didn't have the fit in stock they special ordered them for me.
I think that was the same as my first helmet. It looked really neat, and not too darn girly! I replaced it when I had a crash, not that it cracked or looked damaged at all, but just to be safe. Then I had a white one with "mint" green swirly flower-type things on it, and replaced that when I crashed and it cracked.Quote:
Originally Posted by JLZimrmn
Now I have a bright blue Bell Vela (with iridescent flowers -- I only noticed those later -- so much for avoiding girlyness!), because that's what they had at the bike shop that felt comfy when I was there. As a back-up helmet I kept the gray/iridescent one, but I really just have the one helmet. I've never even heard of having multiple helmets to match your bike/outfit until now!
i have three.
the one i wear on my daily commute is - pink.
the one i wear on rides is - pink.
my TT helmet is - pink.
unlike some of you babes, i look kinda mannish, so i compensate with pink. and very long hair.
and still get called 'sir'.
My helmet is white. It goes with the orange and white trek. I also have a "screaming yellow" jersey and jacket for visiblility.
Kim
Orange! With silver and grey or something (haven't ridden since October). And it wasn't a visiblility-driven choice - I saw it and thought it was way cool. Extreme dorkism? Perhaps! The visibility is an added benefit. It does not match my blue & silver bike, my pewter bike, or my black bike, but it doesn't clash, either. Probably clashes with most of my clothes. I don't really worry about matching the clothes & helmet with the bike, although I did put bright orange handlebar tape on my road bike, which ties in nicely with the helmet. I've been going through an orange phase lately.
Hey Bron! I had that hot-pink bowling ball! 1989, I think. It was a Vetta Corsa, or something like that. I had to have it, at the time. Maybe one of the reasons I no longer need pink? I may have overdosed over the course of a few years.
Hey, how come the little rolly-eyed guy isn't showing up when I click on him? I suppose about 50 will show up when I submit this.
Gotta go - promised my dog some skijoring today.
I can't believe how many posts this thread has. How funny? I have a blue Giro that is an XXS and it fits. Problem is it is 6 years old and I had to buy a new one. I couldn't find one in that size so I got a white/titanium colored Giro in a small. I guess I could add those little pads they give you.
Brenda
I have the same problem finding helmets (but not the brains problem:D:D). Wish some of the pretty ones came in a size that fit:mad: The only ones that fit are the size large unisex ones. I've yet to find a WSD one that comes close.:(Quote:
Originally Posted by GLC1968
Specialized makes "Girlie" colors in large sizes:
The propero:
http://www.specialized.com/media/equip/6048-519_t.jpg
The Chaminox
http://www.specialized.com/media/equ...-529_530_t.jpg
the air 8 on clearance for $28 (must resist ordering....)
http://www.specialized.com/media/equ...tAir8Wmn_t.jpg
Decibels on clearance:
http://www.specialized.com/media/equ...ibel_Pnk_d.jpg
Mine is (scuffed and scruffy) white. I bought it ages ago. I've thought of replacing it with a modern one that has better ventilation, but so far have been like the hedgehog.
I have a white helmet. After two accidents that cracked two separate black helmets, I thought maybe it was a bad karma color, so I switched to something lighter and hopefully more visible. And the bright glowing white matches my pale, glowing skin so nicely!! :p