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by Christina on May 31st, 2009

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Is there any reason I shouldn't wear a motorcycle helmet on a bicycle? I dig the look of motorcycle helmets more than bike helmets.

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  • by bagicide stayed 10 months too long on May 31st, 2009

    bagicide stayed 10 months too long

    Safety-wise, probably not, but the laughter might get to you after a while. Best not to wear black leather with it.

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  • by iwnit on May 31st, 2009

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    It will look somewhat unusual, and most motorcycle helmets are much heavier that bicycle helmets.
    But for security, it would be an advantage.


    1) "What is the world coming to? A motorcycle helmet on a bicycle...?? How gauche!"
    Source and further information:
    http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/motorcycle-helmet-on-a-bicycle.htm


    2) "It's not practical to wear a full-face motorcycle helmet on a bicycle any more than it is to wear a leather suit.
    Sure it is. What makes it not practical? The helmet isn't any heavier, larger, or less comfortable because you're on a bicycle. If you're going to be on a road without a protective cage, you should wear a helmet designed to actually save your life from the majority of head injuries."
    Source and further information:
    http://www.sportbikes.net/forums/3673807-post41.html


    3) "I was just about to get a Brompton and an electric Brompton Nano kit, when I discovered that such a kit would turn my Brompton into a motorcycle. According to Belgian law, that is.

    Unfortunately, this would require me to wear a motorcycle helmet (ON A FRIGGIN' BROMPTON!? Can you imagine the sight of that? 15mph on a tiny foldy bike with a motorcycle helmet), get compulsory motorcycle insurance -- which doesn't come cheap! -- and it would have to be EU approved. Which I'm going to assume it isn't."
    Source and further information:
    http://forums.treehugger.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3660&p=37171

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