10-06-2016, 09:55 AM
I always wear a helmet (in fact I ATGATT whenever I leave my neighborhood and its 25 mph surface streets). But, it's primarily a decision based on comfort. Since I ride what's basically a "nakit" bike the helmet keeps road debris and bugs off my face. If caught in the rain it makes a HUGE difference from a comfort and safety perspective. Although it gets hot here in Utah during the summer I like the sun block they provide. When weather turns colder the warmth and comfort from a helmet is worth it's weight in gold. None of this is news to most of us. The fact that a helmet may save my life is an afterthought. I just retired my primary riding helmet (Rock Hard AC/DC full face) and replaced it with a HJC Ironman motif one...color matches up nicely with the red tank.
http://blog.ridersdiscount.com/hjc-is-17...an-helmet/
As an aside since we're back and forth on the topic....We see a lot of upper extremity injuries here during ski season with snowboarders and lower ones for skiers.
http://blog.ridersdiscount.com/hjc-is-17...an-helmet/
As an aside since we're back and forth on the topic....We see a lot of upper extremity injuries here during ski season with snowboarders and lower ones for skiers.