[Sandwich]

Anybody currently riding with a matte black or similarly dark helmet? I've found the helmet I want locally for a decent price, but it's matte black and I'm worried I'll cook when I'm riding, and the big reason I want a helmet (besides that my old helmet is 6 years old) is to cool off a little, since the old one is a moto lid.

Would it be wise to spend the $25 extra on a blue helmet from performance? It'll match my shorts better.

 

[HenryTheHammer]

I rode with a flat black helmet for years and never noticed the heat. You'll be fine.

 

[mrpercussive]

riding with a black cf helmet... stays cool... Colour shouldnt matter much... More on the venting design...

 

[NJHCx4xLIFE]

I had a flat black remedy and now I have a gloss black Fox... My head is never too hot. Make sure you get something vented well and you will be fine.

 

[Lex]

I think as long as you're travelling at Ludicrous Speed you'll be fine as there will be plenty of airflow.

 

[Sandwich]

Cool dudes, thanks for the advice.

 

[CBJ]

Yes, make sure the ventilation is good. Huge difference for me when I got my TLD SE.

 

[urbaindk]

I have a black helmet as well. Only time I notice it getting hot is sitting in the sun on the lifts, then usually I've just forgotten to take it off. oster_oops: If you ride in the woods, you'll never notice.

 

[Yeti]

a black helmet will only overheat when left without airflow for a long period of time. you can look at a helmet as a big thermal insulator, much like a coffee cup is.

 

[n00dlez]

My flat black helmet is actually way cooler than my last helmet. It all depends on the ventilation.