tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post1397224032688622799..comments2024-01-02T07:16:03.732-07:00Comments on Endless Velo Love: Choosing a Casual Bicycle HelmetG.E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13429419832660419144noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-36772222204585457442017-04-26T11:33:09.817-06:002017-04-26T11:33:09.817-06:00Ha! Maybe that's true. I know I tried wearing ...Ha! Maybe that's true. I know I tried wearing mine a few times and it was just causing too many head/neck issues that I ended up selling it, but maybe it's just matter of toughening up?! :) G.E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02748009691282638366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-46641767990394472702017-04-26T07:26:08.523-06:002017-04-26T07:26:08.523-06:00Just an update, I'm becoming more accustomed t...Just an update, I'm becoming more accustomed to the heavy Nutcase helmet. Either my head is becoming stronger due to the weight, or the helmet is melding better with the shape of my head. It took about 2 weeks of daily commuting (7.5 miles each way) to no longer be bothered by the helmet. I ordered and received a Specialized Echelon II (in orange) if the Nutcase turned out to be too Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-46477609313303105532017-04-25T16:57:13.152-06:002017-04-25T16:57:13.152-06:00I truly wish Nutcase would make a lighter weight v...I truly wish Nutcase would make a lighter weight version of their helmets. I would even pay more for it. I love their designs, but yes, they are creators of headaches! I think my most comfortable helmet is actually the least attractive, so I've had to just kind of roll with that. :)G.E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02748009691282638366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-86180740399883443442017-04-19T18:54:49.597-06:002017-04-19T18:54:49.597-06:00I just got a large Nutcase Street Sport helmet, it...I just got a large Nutcase Street Sport helmet, it really is a beautiful object ... however, I agree it's quite heavy (compared to my old Bell) and kind of makes my head ache. Like you, I can't tell if it's because it's heavy or because it sits so low on the back of my head. An other factor could be the wheel adjustment squeezes too tightly? I also was not a fan of the visor Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-75289447480196076702015-04-13T07:11:50.913-06:002015-04-13T07:11:50.913-06:00Those Sawako helmets are interesting looking as we...Those Sawako helmets are interesting looking as well. I hadn't heard of nor seen one until now. It is unfortunate that they are heavy and don't seem to vent well. I wonder if you might be able to sell it to someone who'd like to try it to help recover some of the cost rather than disposing of it when you find a helmet that will work better?G.E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02748009691282638366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-18682682096423674372015-04-13T00:47:06.080-06:002015-04-13T00:47:06.080-06:00Last year, when I bought my Pashley, I bought a be...Last year, when I bought my Pashley, I bought a beautiful Sawako Furuno helmet to wear while riding it. I wouldn't recommend it though. It is heavy, and scratchy, and makes my head looks super large. The vents are small and in summer I feel uncomfortably hot. Also, I have had problems with the strap ... The clip keeps getting stuck, which forces me to remove the helmet by lengthening the Stephanienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-78669390183039750382015-04-12T15:00:40.262-06:002015-04-12T15:00:40.262-06:00I like that design too, Kendra. It reminds me of t...I like that design too, Kendra. It reminds me of the POC/Smith Optics helmets, but a little more rounded in style - and <b>without</b> the hefty price tag. I LOVE that it has a tail light built right into the helmet too! That could come in very handy.G.E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02748009691282638366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-62312445312511851152015-04-12T14:57:18.365-06:002015-04-12T14:57:18.365-06:00It's good to know that you haven't noticed...It's good to know that you haven't noticed a higher sweat-factor in warm weather using the Nutcase helmet, Augsburg. I always seem to worry about this, even though I'm not a particularly sweaty person (though I do sweat - particularly when lots of climbing is involved). <br /><br />The addition of longer hair really can make a difference - both with sweat factor and the way a helmet G.E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02748009691282638366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-46162993777470848782015-04-12T14:41:08.610-06:002015-04-12T14:41:08.610-06:00I've actually spotted a few decent looking Bel...I've actually spotted a few decent looking Bell helmets recently. I used to avoid them because they just didn't appeal to me, but they seem to be making an effort to bring some interesting options to the market. I do like the idea of a do-everything helmet as well. My "road" helmet at the moment I really love because it's super lightweight and vents well - and most G.E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02748009691282638366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-52614877216902404622015-04-12T14:39:02.975-06:002015-04-12T14:39:02.975-06:00Wow! The Melon helmets do look very similar to the...Wow! The Melon helmets do look very similar to the Nutcase design and style. I like the larger (longer) visor style as well because it seems as though it would work well to block the sun a bit better. I haven't spotted this particular manufacturer locally, but I'll have to pay a bit more attention to see if they attempt to get a piece of the market on this side of the pond. It is nice to G.E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02748009691282638366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-68172231321066428912015-04-12T12:15:00.963-06:002015-04-12T12:15:00.963-06:00When I need a new helmet, I'm seriously consid...When I need a new helmet, I'm seriously considering one of these: http://www.abus.com/us/Recreational-Security/Bike-Safety-and-Security/Helmets/Urban-City/Hyban-green-M-37272. I love that the helmet has a built in tail light. Kendrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18329731743529266746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-83998441983056713292015-04-12T10:23:48.904-06:002015-04-12T10:23:48.904-06:00We have the Nutcase and love the color selection a...We have the Nutcase and love the color selection and styling. Like with lycra clothing, we are so over the "aero" look. The reduced ventilation holes on the Nutcase seem to make zero difference to me (and I sweat profusely in warm weather) vs supposedly more highly ventilated aero styles. My head sweats with both types of helmets equally, although I never feel hot with either one. IAugsburghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06109555620818668190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-16045301197121751812015-04-12T05:03:59.248-06:002015-04-12T05:03:59.248-06:00I only have one do-it-all hemet.My current is a Be...I only have one do-it-all hemet.My current is a Bell Citi. I lean toward the commuter type of helmet: it must have a visor, be well ventilated, fairly lightweight, and I love brighter colors. This also works for any type of bike touring that I do. Nutcase nails it for style for me, but I can confirm their helmets are heavy and not ventilated. My son has one.anniebikeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02737989268380822651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-36152025215583875462015-04-12T03:28:02.767-06:002015-04-12T03:28:02.767-06:00I recently purchased a new helmet as I'd damag...I recently purchased a new helmet as I'd damaged the fitting in my sportier looking one & as I now have a very Dutch city looking bike (skirt guards, full chain guard the works) I wanted something which suited it more. Now for a woman the issue I seem to have is I have a rather large head, so while I wanted a Bern helmet the ladies options were all too small really only giving me the Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00712732635159225631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-20618134592104998852015-04-11T07:21:55.379-06:002015-04-11T07:21:55.379-06:00Sharon, I should point out that the newest generat...Sharon, I should point out that the newest generation of Nutcase (Gen 3, I believe) seem lighter than the original version. Additionally, depending on the position in which a rider sits on his/her bicycle, there may not be an issue at all with Nutcase helmets. My "city" bike is one that is somewhere between the stance of absolutely upright cruiser and leaned over road bike, so I find G.E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02748009691282638366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-55219910789897454122015-04-11T05:55:09.787-06:002015-04-11T05:55:09.787-06:00I love the look of Nutcase, too. I have not seen t...I love the look of Nutcase, too. I have not seen them in any local shops and don't want to order sit unseen. Thanks for letting me know about the weight. I don't need more neck issues so I won't be getting one.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04525961989151537418noreply@blogger.com