Quote Originally Posted by Crankin View Post
And I wear my helmet when I am dressed in those cute commuter clothes, on my Jamis. Maybe I am a dork because I don't see the helmet as a detriment to my riding chic? One thing has nothing to do with the other. I could buy one of those cool Nutcase helmets to use when I am toodling around town, but frankly, I am perfectly fine with wearing one of my regular helmets.
Yes, I am risk aversive, more than a lot on this board. But, I just don't get the idea that the helmet messes up your cool factor.
Maybe it's the helmet hair thing for some women who don't like helmets.

I'm with you that being cool in commuter clothes is still possible with helmet. But it must be beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I've been tempted to get a Nutcase helmet because they have some fun/funky designs. Unfortunately my head shape doesn't fit into a rounded Nutcase helmet, no matter what size.

I actually need to wear large size helmets..none of the marketed "women's" sizes work at all. For a small person, I have a large head.

Last year, dearie was cycling when another cyclist collided into him by crossing him too quickly. ..only 4 blocks from home. Dearie blacked out for over half hr. and woke up in the emergency room. His helmet was cracked. Other cyclist paid for his damaged helmet.

This incident occured in the morning after the rush hr., in a low volume area for cars and cyclists during that time...near a bike route.