What kind of bicycle helmet should I buy?

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jamie68117

I'm not really sure how much money my dad wants to spend on one. Probably no more than $50, but I'm not sure.

I tried on an adult helmet that we already had, (I'm guessing a men's one) but it was too big!

I think it'd be nice to get a helmet that has a little hole for a pony-tail, but it's not the end of the world if it doesn't have one.

I live in Omaha, NE, so we have quite a few bike shops, as well as a bunch of sporting goods stores.

I know we don't want to buy one off the internet. Should I go to a bike or sporting goods store, or just go to target or wal-mart?

Is there really a big difference between $25 helmets and $50 helmets?

OH and if an adult helmet was too big, should I get a youth size? Or a women's size? Or what?

I don't want it to be super ugly either. I'm a 16 year old girl so if it looks really ugly I probably won't have any motivation to wear it.
OH and I ride about 6 miles on a paved trail each time I ride, and I go about 4-5 days a week.

Answer
Any helmet you like and fits will work. They are all tested and approved meeting govt. standards. At 16 you will need an adult helmet. Some models offer universal fit, 1 size fits all. I don't like those. Find a model you like with s,m,l sizing. An exact fit is achieved by using the extra pads that come with most helmets. You should be able to find quite a few under $50.

How old do you have to be to ride a moped in California?

Blondie

I want to know how old you have to be to be able to drive a moped and when someone might be eligible to get their permit...

Answer
here is the info.motorizeD Bicycles
There are two definitions of motorized bicycle (moped). A motorized bicycle is:
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A two- or three-wheeled device, capable of no more than 30 mph on level ground, and equipped with:
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fully operative pedals for human propulsion.
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a motor producing less than two gross brake horsepower and an automatic transmission.
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an electric motor, with or without pedals for human propulsion. (VC §406[a])
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Avehicle with pedals and an electric motor (not more than 1,000 watts) which cannot be driven at speeds of more than 20 mph on level ground even if assisted by human power. (VC §406[b])
If you operate a motorized bicycle
which meets the definition of VC §406[b], you:
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Must be 16 years of age or older.
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Must wear a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet.
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Are exempt from the motor vehicle financial responsibility, driver license, and moped plate requirements (VC §12804.9).
You may ride a moped in a bicycle lane at a reasonable speed. Be careful of bicyclists using the lane.

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