Helmets & Cost

So much for my beautiful new black Giro.

Velogirl,
I think the dark helmets are seen as "cooler" Fashion wise. Plus, They are neutral Color wise, so they won't clash. I prefer Whites and slivers, but I am a sucker for red and purple....
Southern Belle,
You can always get another helmet, Like BCIPam and I have said, They are an item that you should more than of. Which is why I prefer the $70-$100 ones vs the $200 ones

I think all of the above information is great.... but I will add a couple of notes. When was the last time that someone at Wally World could actually help you make a decision and give information about fit? Although Bell/Giro do offer a crash replacement policy, most helmet menufacturers offer the same. I wear Louis Garmeau helmets, and they offer not only te same policy but great support as well!

Remember that when we support local business, we in turn get support back in many different ways. Wally World may sell many bikes or parts, but simply does not have the experienced staff to help you when the going gets tough. If we want to be able to have support with whatever our hobbies are, then we need to support those businesses!!

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Originally Posted by ridebikeme

I think all of the above information is great.... but I will add a couple of notes. When was the last time that someone at Wally World could actually help you make a decision and give information about fit? Although Bell/Giro do offer a crash replacement policy, most helmet menufacturers offer the same. I wear Louis Garmeau helmets, and they offer not only te same policy but great support as well!

Remember that when we support local business, we in turn get support back in many different ways. Wally World may sell many bikes or parts, but simply does not have the experienced staff to help you when the going gets tough. If we want to be able to have support with whatever our hobbies are, then we need to support those businesses!!

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For Pete's sake, I used Wal-Mart as a lowest end price point comparison. No body here expects staff assistance there and I don't believe they actually do carry a wide assortment of bike parts. To be honest I don't go in there often.

On the other hand, simply because a bike shop is local and privately held does not guarantee good or even competent service.

When a simple question is asked, it is not a call for a lecture on social responsibility.

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Originally Posted by Fredwina

Velogirl,
I think the dark helmets are seen as "cooler" Fashion wise. Plus, They are neutral Color wise, so they won't clash.

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Yup! Same reason why folks wear black jerseys and black jackets. Again, just one of my pet peeves (and I own a couple of black jerseys because they're "cooler" looking.

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Originally Posted by velogirl

Emily, one reason why most road riders don't use visors is that it forces you to raise your head/hold your neck even higher. But, the market seems to want visors on road helmets which is why you see removable visors on many helmets, including some higher-end ones like the pneumo (New-Mo).

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Good point! I hadn't thought of that, but since it's typically sunny here in NC when I ride the roads, I think I'll appreciate the visor to help keep the sun out of my eyes. Even with sun glasses, I often find myself wanting even more shading when the sun is shining brightly.

I agree with you about helmet visibility, though. I have always gone for light colors too for that reason. But as long as you wear bright/light jerseys on the road, the helmet is perhaps not as important since it's a smaller target. Yes, a neon yellow or orange one would be highly visible, but I haven't seen many of those for sale! :D I do think the black and dark gray ones would be best reserved for trail riding, though.

Emily

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Originally Posted by Fredwina

Emily, I wear my Havoc when I'm riding my Friday, too!

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Cool - we'll be twins!

I didn't know you were another in the Friday family! :D

Emily