which bike helmet should i buy?

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Giro Indicator
http://www.amazon.com/Giro-Indicator-Sport-Helmet-Universal/dp/B000BNU1CS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1286137704&sr=8-1

Giro Transfer
http://www.amazon.com/Giro-Transfer-Sport-Helmet-Universal/dp/B000BNZ40C/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1286137704&sr=8-3

Are they basically the same?

I'm a little short on money so i was thinking about the Schwinn
http://www.amazon.com/Schwinn-Thrasher-Adult-Bicycle-Helmet/dp/B00012M5MS/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Should i opt for higher priced one? or would I be okay with the schwinn? I'm a broke college student so this kind of makes a difference..
Also, i'm concerned about safety so if that 10 dollars makes a big difference, I'll pay it.

Or should i get a better helmet? thanks

Answer
Notice that Schwinn helmet comes in one color only - black. It's going to get very hot in warm weather. And not just because of the color. Also it has poor ventilation. Go with either Giro helmet. The Indicator has a front visor to help keep sun out of your eyes. The Transfer does not. Best use sunglasses with that helmet.

I own a Giro Indicator. Very nice helmet. You only have one head. May as well get a good one.

What bike helmet do I need?

Ryan

Im getting into mountain biking and.just wanting to know if I should get a half shell helmet or the full helmet. Im only doing some trails nothing crazy such as crazy obstacles

Answer
One that you like the looks.

One that fits. Some fit rounder heads and some fit more oval shaped heads.

One that fits your wallet. More expensive ones are lighter and have more ventilation.

They all have to pass the same testing to be certified so the protection is there.

I would recommend a half helmet as you call it. Just go to your bike shop and tell them you would like to see their mountain bike helmets. Don't be surprised that they look just like road helmets with little visors. Some people even use the little visor on the road, and some don't use the visor mountain biking.
My point again it's up to you.

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Road helmets or mountain helmets with good ventilation with MIPS?

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Dark

Are there any other helmets with MIPS other than the POC Trabec race MIPS or the Scott Bikes Lim helmet MIPS? I am doing some comparisons to make up my mind.
I also know Scott taal and scott stego.

Answer
MIPS's website is probably your best source:
http://mipshelmet.com/find-a-helmet

Of course, only you know what color you like.

Is it bad to be embarrassed about wearing a bike helmet?

Daisy

I'm not allowed to not wear a helmet when bike riding. For some reason I feel embarrassed about this because none of my friends have to wear one. I'm still concerned about safety and stuff, dont get me wrong. I just can't help feeling super self conscious on bike rides :( does anyone else feel this way?

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I'd be embarrassed NOT to wear a helmet. Sign of a fool who doesn't give a damn about his or her own safety. A lot of people who don't like helmets have a cheap one without enough ventilation. They get too HOT!

Get a good, well ventilated helmet from Giro or Bell.
http://www.giro.com/us_en/products/men/road/indicator.html
http://www.giro.com/us_en/products/men/road/transfer.html

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