[RBW] Re: Sincere, Non-Argumentative Helmet Question

2012-10-11 Thread Matthew J
Seems to me if head protection without overheating and blocked vision is the goal this is the solution: http://www.cyclelicio.us/2010/airbag-bike-helmet/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web

Re: [RBW] Re: Sincere, Non-Argumentative Helmet Question

2012-10-11 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Thu, 2012-10-11 at 06:02 -0700, Matthew J wrote: Seems to me if head protection without overheating and blocked vision is the goal this is the solution: http://www.cyclelicio.us/2010/airbag-bike-helmet/ -- You don't think having that thing around your neck would create overheating?

[RBW] Re: Sincere, Non-Argumentative Helmet Question

2012-10-11 Thread Montclair BobbyB
They've GOT to be kidding with this one... I must not understand the engineering behind this one... By comparison, a car airbag at least has a chance to sense contact (ie a crash) on the exterior crumple-zone of the car before deploying the interior airbag. But where is the sensing mechanism

[RBW] Re: Sincere, Non-Argumentative Helmet Question

2012-10-11 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Accelerometers. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/RW8CCGd97bIJ. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [RBW] Re: Sincere, Non-Argumentative Helmet Question

2012-10-11 Thread Matthew J
Steve: Not any more than a helmet. In any event, if helmets are a must, seems a little heat is a small price to pay for a large step up in protection. Bobby: The device uses pretty much the same technology increasingly found in automobiles that automatically stop them if something is

Re: [RBW] Re: Sincere, Non-Argumentative Helmet Question

2012-10-11 Thread Joe Bunik
On 10/11/12, Matthew J matthewj...@gmail.com wrote: Steve: Not any more than a helmet. In any event, if helmets are a must, seems a little heat is a small price to pay for a large step up in protection. Bobby: The device uses pretty much the same technology increasingly found in

[RBW] Re: Sincere, Non-Argumentative Helmet Question

2012-10-11 Thread Big Paulie
Thanks for the heads up on the Troxel helmets, Will. They look great. On Oct 10, 6:57 pm, Will waller.will...@gmail.com wrote: We use these and like them better than bicycle helmets: screened vents, good fit, can change liners (very nice feature), can add warm winter liner (also nice

Re: [RBW] Re: Sincere, Non-Argumentative Helmet Question

2012-10-11 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Thu, 2012-10-11 at 07:50 -0700, Matthew J wrote: Steve: Not any more than a helmet. In any event, if helmets are a must, seems a little heat is a small price to pay for a large step up in protection. My experience does not agree. As you know, I'm in the metro Washington DC area, a

Re: [RBW] Re: Sincere, Non-Argumentative Helmet Question

2012-10-11 Thread Matthew J
But recall the saw: 'only mad dogs and Englishman go out in the mid-day sun. I've always found helmets uncomfortable. The air bag collar can probably be worn more loose than a scarf. Not sure the material, but if it is light, it would not have the insulating quailtiy of a scarf.

[RBW] Re: Sincere, Non-Argumentative Helmet Question

2012-10-10 Thread Big Paulie
So Lyle, which Nutcase helmet did you get your daughter, and perhaps might get for yourself? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this

Re: [RBW] Re: Sincere, Non-Argumentative Helmet Question

2012-10-10 Thread Lyle Bogart
My daughter, soon to be eleven, picked this one: http://www.nutcasehelmets.com/collections/street/super_solid/blackish I must say I was hoping she'd pick something a touch brighter, but dad, the black will go with anything! Oh well. . . my son, who is turning 8 soon wants this one:

[RBW] Re: Sincere, Non-Argumentative Helmet Question

2012-10-10 Thread Will
We use these and like them better than bicycle helmets: screened vents, good fit, can change liners (very nice feature), can add warm winter liner (also nice feature). They're a bit studier than regular bicycle helmets. The manufacturing quality is the same as high end bike helmets and better