Safety Gear

this may or may not have been done before, but whats people views on safety wear. helmets, reflectors, lights, etc.

i personally dont use a helmet or any body gear. as for the bike i have flashing front and rear lights.

also, safety gear for races. this is mainly for the monopoly race in march. as its my first race i dunno if i should helmet up or not?

the only argument against wearing a helmet is looks and if you feel thats a good enough reason to run the risk its your choice. i like my head.

Not convinced the Monopoly ride is a race!
If it's like most other night rides it'll be a fairly sedate affair, maybe a few sprints here and there but it's not lke an alleycat or anything.

http://www.londonfgss.com/discussion/1773/1/remember-kids-wear-a-helmet/

I always wear a helmet, dont want to get into a big discussion re pros and cons etc (this isnt cyclingplus after all) but it makes my head feel safer.

The courier bag I usually use is a Howies Beamer, ie really really reflective , so thats that covered too ;)

im pretty stoked its not a race after seeing the route distance. i cant go all out for 17 miles......maybe 16.

i probably will bring a helmet. im not from london (fakeondoner) and i have no idea what to expect.

plus ive had a few crashes on the most simple of mistakes.

SORTED

Always wear a condom. That my advice.

from the other thread JOL linked:

provenrad From the Czech republic:

Provenrad where did you find this? What's it called (damn designers I can't read the name!)

just to clear this up sonicboom, Monopoly ride is not a race, it is a night ride witha few challenges(treasure hunt style) on the way so there is something to do, but it has nothing to do with speed

i just got a helmet... its a cheepo bell road one, and execpt for it pushing down on my hat i dont even notice it. im sold now if i can only find where i put it....

oh shit everyon ehates it and its 'conceptual'. Damn I like it, better get back to my yoghurt-weaving

I've always had cheap and cheerful helmets. Has anyone tried the really pricey lids? Specialized do some for over £100. Are these notably lighter, more comfortable than the cheaper ones?

fakenger35 I've always had cheap and cheerful helmets. Has anyone tried the really pricey lids? Specialized do some for over £100. Are these notably lighter, more comfortable than the cheaper ones?

I used to have an old specialised one which in the day was £79. They have got much lighter now but they are very good lids. When I get some cash I might get another one. I am using a cheap Bell helmet at the moment and it is not as light weight / stylish.

so tempted to post sheldon's mugshot you know.

do it. see what happens

i fuckin dear you.

Too late, what a man!

Also, what is that all over his hat? Oh god... actually I don't want to know.

rip

its a sad day for cycling

Skullhead from the other thread JOL linked:
[quote]provenrad From the Czech republic:

Provenrad where did you find this? What's it called (damn designers I can't read the name!)[/quote]
Damn! that was ages ago... I liked the UFO shape... hmm.. I linked the image directly from http://img.radio.cz
aha -Here you go: http://www.radio.cz/en/article/85477

Sheldon - he loved it!

ads Also, what is that all over his hat? Oh god... actually I don't want to know.

Apparently, it stops your head getting too cold in winter.

fakenger35 I've always had cheap and cheerful helmets. Has anyone tried the really pricey lids? Specialized do some for over £100. Are these notably lighter, more comfortable than the cheaper ones?

Usually due to the number of vents and lightness of it really. The most I pay for a lid is around 60 quid.

I almost always ride with a Giro Xen on - mtbing one but better than nothing. Most people don't seem to wear them on fixed bikes.

I've split a fair few of them now off road and would not want to try it on road.

Back on topic...

I don't care what I look like as long as I get half a chance of being seen by motorists.
3 front lights, 2 rear + reflective tape on mudguards.
Scotch-lite bands to put round my legs, reflective strips on rucsack and a very bright day-glo DHB top with reflective strips on it.

...plus I make random weaving movements every now and again - that scares the shit out of drivers, ha!