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From: s264@sol1.UUCP (s264)
Newsgroups: net.bicycle
Subject: Helmet Query
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Date: Fri, 18-Oct-85 23:32:16 EDT
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Posted: Fri Oct 18 23:32:16 1985
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Does anyone have any experience with effective, reasonably comfortable
helmets OTHER  THAN THE BELL BIKER, TOURLITE, OR SKID-LID? Like many
other cyclists, I find most helmets hot and uncomfortable on long
rides (> 80 miles). On *really* long rides, they are pure torture.

The only helmet I have been able to use on long rides is the SkidLid, but
I question its effectiveness. The Bells (I have put in several thousand
miles, in all sorts of weather, with both the old Biker and the newer
model) I find very uncomfortable. (Mostly neck strain, and no, it doesn't
improve with training.)

Would welcome any suggestions. Anyone have any long-term experience with the
Bells and also, say, MSR or Bailen? I have just about given up wearing a
helmet except for commuting and club-riding (more dangerous than long-
distance solitary rides).

-Tim Smith (alias s264)