helments
04-27-2012 | 10:36 AM
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98dc2teg
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From: Heathsville VA
Re: helments
make sure you don't ride into any fents though
I've been wearing my pyrotect pro-airflow for a while on the bike since I already had it, but just ordered an actual motorcycle helmet (scorpion exo-1100)
car helmets and bike helmets are different in terms of aerodynamics and protection. just because it has a DOT stamp or even snell SA cert, doesn't mean it's a good helmet for on a bike. eye port size, aerodynamics, venting, and lots of other stuff is different between a motorcycle and car helmet.
I've been wearing my pyrotect pro-airflow for a while on the bike since I already had it, but just ordered an actual motorcycle helmet (scorpion exo-1100)
car helmets and bike helmets are different in terms of aerodynamics and protection. just because it has a DOT stamp or even snell SA cert, doesn't mean it's a good helmet for on a bike. eye port size, aerodynamics, venting, and lots of other stuff is different between a motorcycle and car helmet.
04-27-2012 | 01:23 PM
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98dc2teg
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From: Heathsville VA
Re: helments
yea its few years old, but im gettng ready to order a new helmet just wondering if it would be a bad decision to order another simpson or go with a bell,scorpion or whatever. thats what m trying to get at, is there a reason why theres not many simpson helmets on the street?
04-27-2012 | 02:07 PM
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98dc2teg
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From: Heathsville VA
Re: helments
yeah i mean thats what i didnt know about the comparison of the two styles aerodynamics, weight an stuff, ive just always worn simpson cause i raced gokarts an cars an just didnt know the reasons why they werent used in the bike world. Besides the fire resistant i didnt know the other reasons
04-27-2012 | 03:20 PM
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TwoWheels YearRound
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Re: helments
I believe auto helmets are fire resistant and are designed for an upright seating position.
Bike helmets are aerodynamic, vented, and have better field of vision. They also tend to be more comfortable to wear.
https://www.vadriven.com/forums/cycl...ots-etc-46265/
04-27-2012 | 05:05 PM
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98dc2teg
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From: Heathsville VA
Re: helments
Snell is not a style, it's a certification.
I believe auto helmets are fire resistant and are designed for an upright seating position.
Bike helmets are aerodynamic, vented, and have better field of vision. They also tend to be more comfortable to wear.
https://www.vadriven.com/forums/cycl...ots-etc-46265/
I believe auto helmets are fire resistant and are designed for an upright seating position.
Bike helmets are aerodynamic, vented, and have better field of vision. They also tend to be more comfortable to wear.
https://www.vadriven.com/forums/cycl...ots-etc-46265/