[sanjuro]

While it is usually fools and newbs who roll around helmets, one of my friends will ride around without a lid.

He is one of the most skilled riders I know, 5 time Motorcycle Trials champion. He rides road, mountain, sport bikes, mx; all of it well.

But he will go alot of bicycles rides without a helmet.

So of course, he was tooling on his sh*tbike, on the sidewalk going the wrong way, when a truck pulls out and smacks into him.

My friend lost some skin, trashed his wheels, but luckily no head contact. And he was not wearing a helmet.

 

[Da Peach]

Sounds like it worked out well. Just like he planned it.

 

[stinkyboy]

See, helmets are really needed.

 

[SkaredShtles]

So.... is he going to start wearing a lid?

 

[sanjuro]

what i always chuckle at is the family of riders, all the kids wearing helmets and their parents not. i think to myself, i guess the kids will support the family after your head injury.

 

[jimmydean]

My wife will never fully get it either. She quit smoking because of the message it sent and yet still wont wear a lid unless i bring it up.

 

[jonKranked]

Did he at least fight the driver?

 

[SPINTECK]

I don't understand the "no exceptions"- do you support a mandatory law requiring everyone who rides a bike to wear a helmet?

 

[syadasti]

I don't understand the "no exceptions"- do you support a mandatory law requiring everyone who rides a bike to wear a helmet?

I agree with it until a law comes along and assigns 100% of the liability to the participant and their family. Until then people don't have a right to rip-off society for not wearing a seat belt, helmet, etc...

 

[sanjuro]

Did he at least fight the driver?

The drive did offer to buy new wheels. My buddy and I were talking about getting a cherry disc wheelset, DT240's/4.1d's for his ti hardtail, and I told him to get this driver to buy it.

 

[AngryMetalsmith]

Getting hit by a car is not as fun as it sounds.


I have yet to hear one reason for not wearing a helmet that makes any sense, not one.

 

[jonKranked]

Getting hit by a car is not as fun as it sounds.


I have yet to hear one reason for not wearing a helmet that makes any sense, not one.

I have a great one:

POM



PA



DOUR

 

[AngryMetalsmith]

I have a great one:

POM



PA



DOUR

A row of staples in your head certainly won't mess up your hair nearly as much as a lid.

 

[SkaredShtles]

Seriously - you can't put a helmet on a doo like this:

 

[TheTruth]

But he will be wearing a helmet after I hit him in the head with all of those bottles at once.

 

[stinkyboy]

This whole safety patrol thing makes me laugh.

What about fast food eaters, people who drink too much, working under fluorescent lights, etc.

I once again ask: Since the main cause of death or serious injury on a bike is a head injury and also the same in driving a car, why is no one pushing for wearing helmets while driving???!!!

 

[AngryMetalsmith]

If you feel the need to wear a helmet in a car go for it.

 

[stinkyboy]

I don't always feel the need to wear a helmet if I'm not on a mountain, but always get sh1t if I stop at the LBS in that condition.

If my legs and spine are going to be crushed, take the skull as well.

 

[AngryMetalsmith]

The comparison between cars in bikes in this case doesn't really make sense.

It is very possible to have a low speed crash while riding and crack your skull and result in some brain damage.

A low speed crash in a car probably won't end up the same way.


I always wear a helmet when I ride because I can't afford any more head injuries.

 

[stinkyboy]

The comparison between cars in bikes in this case doesn't really make sense.

It makes perfect sense if someone is looking out for the safety of my skull. Why in only certain situations?

Edit: If you're in a car, you're not at low speed most of the time...

 

[boxxerace]

Good buddy of mine, just now getting back into riding was injured in the fine tradition of "parking lot" accidents.

You know the ones. After a long ride, back at the lot, wheeling around and BAM! Off to the hospital.


My buddy had just gotten back from a safe trip back from 27 riding on his transition. Had a good trip and rode a ton of dangerous stuff, with his helmet. Buddy got back to his place. Rode around a little to check the tune. Road off a little cement drop, in the sidewalk / parking transition, rear tire hung up and tossed him face-first into the pavement.

His neighbor found him passed out in a pool of blood. Now, buddy is Canadian, therefore he has made a full recovery. He did, however, loose out on further sponsorship with a local bike company and a couple of years of riding.

Yeah San, I second your recommendation. Wear your helmet.

 

[AngryMetalsmith]

It makes perfect sense if someone is looking out for the safety of my skull. Why in only certain situations?

Edit: If you're in a car, you're not at low speed most of the time...

Wow, you must have some very courteous, alert drivers in Phoenix.


Why is so important for you to not wear a helmet ?

Why wear all your riding gear and no helmet ?


Do what you want dude, I don't really care one way or the other. But for me, I don't need any more problems, especially if I can prevent it from happening.

 

[stinkyboy]

The same LBS that sends people out on test rides in a busy parking lot at a major intersection here in Phoenix never insists on potential customers wearing helmets. Only after the bike sale they give them 10% off a helmet...

 

[AngryMetalsmith]

The same LBS that sends people out on test rides in a busy parking lot at a major intersection here in Phoenix never insists on potential customers wearing helmets. Only after the bike sale they give them 10% off a helmet...

Uhhh, OK, not sure how that is relevant.

I'm headed home now. I think I might strap on the full face for the drive.

Later.

 

[stinkyboy]

Wow, you must have some very courteous, alert drivers in Phoenix.

No, but I ride aggressively and make sure drivers see me.

Why is so important for you to not wear a helmet ?

It's not, but it's my choice.

Why wear all your riding gear and no helmet ?

I never said that. I wear padded shorts for obvious reasons and a jersey to keep cool in the heat. If I'm going 2 blocks to the grocery store I wear whatever I happen to be wearing.

 

[stinkyboy]

Uhhh, OK, not sure how that is relevant.

 

[splat]

Now, buddy is Canadian, therefore he has made a full recovery.

I don't quite see what being a Canadian had to do with him making a full recovery. Canadians are Tougher ? harder heads ? Don't have any Brains to damage ? Softer ground ? Please Clarify

 

[4xBoy]

I don't quite see what being a Canadian had to do with him making a full recovery. Canadians are Tougher ? harder heads ? Don't have any Brains to damage ? Softer ground ? Please Clarify

They get to full recovery faster eh you hoser.

 

[TreeSaw]

I hope he wears a helmet now. Maybe it's me trying to set a good example for my daughter (or the fact that she'll yell at me if I don't have it on), but I pretty much always wear a helmet. I hesitate to say always, because I am sure I forget when she's not home or with me, but I am getting better because I want to see her grow up and I value my gray matter.

 

[boxxerace]

I don't quite see what being a Canadian had to do with him making a full recovery. Canadians are Tougher ? harder heads ? Don't have any Brains to damage ? Softer ground ? Please Clarify

They Just kick ass, in general. It was mostly a joke, except its true that Canadian's kick ass and just about every sport they do. Healing is no exception (at least when speaking humourously about it.)

My Canadian friend now works with me and is quite smart despite the accident.

 

[Jeremy R]

except its true that Canadian's kick ass and just about every sport they do.

http://www.nbcolympics.com/medals/2008standings/index.html

Do they make 15th place ribbons?

 

[TN]

I agree with SB on this one. If you don't want to wear one then don't.

With that being said, I always wear one & if you are not & I see you brains spilled on the sidewalk just know that I am not going to stop to help.

 

[Leppah]

I wear a helmet every time i'm on one of my bikes. I just don't feel safe without it.

Someone please tell me where this bike shop is that doesn't require a person wearing a helmet to test ride a bike. I want to go out there and fall over and tap my head on the curb so i can sue them for NOT making me wear one. Then i can quit working for a little while. Working sucks.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

No, but I ride aggressively...

See coffee, knives.

kthxbai

 

[blue]

This thread sucks.

 

[stinkyboy]

Someone please tell me where this bike shop is that doesn't require a person wearing a helmet to test ride a bike.

www.slipperypigbikes.com

 

[mtnbkr53]

no helmet=natural selection

i heard that from someone on here. i forgot who

 

[Leppah]

It was probably something Bender said. I remember him saying that in one of those old skool vids where he was hucking to flat. Probably right before he knocked himself out at Deer Valley.