RocknRolla Posted January 23, 2019 Posted January 23, 2019 I did a birthday ride a couple of years ago, ended up planting my face at 40km/h. If I was wearing a full face, it would have saved me 2 hours of surgery, and an overnight stay in hospital... It would have probably reduced the severeness of my concussion. More worried about overheating and blowing my radiator if I had to ride with a Full faced helmet in the Gauteng summer... Sampaj 1
Hairy Posted January 23, 2019 Posted January 23, 2019 how long till the mtb community "insist" on light weight and well ventilated FF helmets .... and manufacturers follow on. it does look like many FF lids are getting better at this. I did a birthday ride a couple of years ago, ended up planting my face at 40km/h. If I was wearing a full face, it would have saved me 2 hours of surgery, and an overnight stay in hospital... It would have probably reduced the severeness of my concussion. More worried about overheating and blowing my radiator if I had to ride with a Full faced helmet in the Gauteng summer... RocknRolla 1
SwissVan Posted January 23, 2019 Posted January 23, 2019 (edited) I did a birthday ride a couple of years ago, ended up planting my face at 40km/h. If I was wearing a full face, it would have saved me 2 hours of surgery, and an overnight stay in hospital... It would have probably reduced the severeness of my concussion. More worried about overheating and blowing my radiator if I had to ride with a Full faced helmet in the Gauteng summer...Ja.....heat stroke is a also a serious condition.Ever done a XCO or XCM with a normal helmet and got hot.... now imagine with a full face. Life is dangerous, stuff happens and we just can’t protect ourselves 100% of the time. #sitenrus Edit: Did not read your post properly ???? Edited January 23, 2019 by SwissVan Sampaj 1
I FLY Posted January 23, 2019 Posted January 23, 2019 I spotted a commuter in Greenstone last week on what looked like an e- trail bike with a full face helmet Cars appeared to give him lots of space
RocknRolla Posted January 23, 2019 Posted January 23, 2019 I spotted a commuter in Greenstone last week on what looked like an e- trail bike with a full face helmetCars appeared to give him lots of spaceBack from Witbank I see.
I FLY Posted January 23, 2019 Posted January 23, 2019 Back from Witbank I see.Nearly two years ago. RocknRolla 1
RocknRolla Posted January 23, 2019 Posted January 23, 2019 My eye for detail strikes again! Lol. peetwindhoek 1
Dirkitech Posted January 24, 2019 Posted January 24, 2019 I saw a family cycling in the spruit this weekend. The little kiddos were all on their various size BMX's and wearing full face helmets. Apart from looking very cool, I thought this was a really good idea for kids. I've never seen it before but I'm wondering if this will become a thing?Which part? South Africans taking safety seriously or South African families enjoying bike rides? There's only enough thoughts and prayers for 1
dave303e Posted January 24, 2019 Posted January 24, 2019 I saw a guy on the spruit with handguards on his bike, thought with maybe a set of cycra pro bends on my bicycle I could ruin as many car rear view mirrors as I used to do as a student on a motorbike...
Dirkitech Posted January 24, 2019 Posted January 24, 2019 I saw a guy on the spruit with handguards on his bike, thought with maybe a set of cycra pro bends on my bicycle I could ruin as many car rear view mirrors as I used to do as a student on a motorbike...side mirrors?
igg Posted January 24, 2019 Posted January 24, 2019 I've broken my jaw in multiple places and shattered a bunch of teeth from a 10kph OTB that set me back about R50k in hospital and dentist bills with a 2 year painful recovery period. It doesn't take much speed/force at all, though I'm very tall, riding an XL, so I have a fairly long way down. The reason I still don't often wear a FF is mainly due to heat, and the constant up/down nature of JHB trails. The added weight is also really fatiguing. I'm still surprised that the vast majority still wear absolutely no protection whatsoever on trails that can be pretty rocky and fast, especially the fully lycra clad boys and girls. I've had people laugh at me for wearing knee/elbow pads, though the reason I was wearing them was quickly borne out when I ate dirt 10 minutes later. The stigma against wearing protection on a bicycle needs to die. Practically every second mtb vid from other parts of the world has people hitting trails wearing FF. Chris_, Hairy and MrJacques 3
peetwindhoek Posted January 25, 2019 Posted January 25, 2019 Don't know how to post a gif, but when I saw this kid falling, I though of this post: https://9gag.com/gag/a9K1W3Z AND, I am considering moving to an extremely cold country in order to commute with a full face helmet and not worry about overheating.
peetwindhoek Posted January 25, 2019 Posted January 25, 2019 If I become president, I will make it a law to ride with one.
splat Posted February 19, 2019 Posted February 19, 2019 Hi everyone, what are you thoughts on commuting / riding around town with a (well ventilating) full face helmet? Seems like you aren't the only one thinking in that direction... https://bikerumor.com/2019/02/18/ventoux-cycling-helmet-concept-aims-for-aero-full-face-road-riding-protection/ Albatross 1
Shebeen Posted February 19, 2019 Posted February 19, 2019 I once completed an IronMan wearing a full-face during the TT. Don't let the haters hold you back. Remember to post some lekker selfies on the Commuter thread. Is there a story behind this?Most aero helmet you had?180km , jislaaikit your neck must be strong peetwindhoek 1
V18 Posted February 19, 2021 Posted February 19, 2021 (edited) Reboot of thread. Just got peppersprayed (wind took most away) and almost pulled off my bike by some 4 *#@&*# on my commute home. Luckily got away.I feel now after hearing about friends getting planked/bricked off their bikes too, there may very well be a time and a place for full face visored commuter helmets. Think "Kask lifestyle" with a chinny and more vent holes. Edited February 21, 2021 by V18 David Sutcliffe 1
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