Re: [CR] Helmets that look ok with classic bikes

(Example: Framebuilders:Tubing)

From: "paccoastcycles" <paccoastcycles@sbcglobal.net>
To: <bsandel@verizon.net>, <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <1739724844.83142.1298041605463.JavaMail.root@vznit170134>
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 08:58:26 -0800
Subject: Re: [CR] Helmets that look ok with classic bikes


Helmet acceptability is in the head. They all look good with all bikes. Anyway, I wear a helmet on my On Topic bikes and I always look just right! :)

Chuck Hoefer
Pacific Coast Cycles
Oceanside, Ca.


----- Original Message -----
From: bsandel@verizon.net
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Sent: Friday, February 18, 2011 7:06 AM
Subject: [CR] Helmets that look ok with classic bikes



> Awfully quiet out here today listers. Maybe Dale put the fear of Tulio
> into us about off-topic posts. I hope this question is not too out there.
> I'd hate to get banned.
>
> Helmet use is not optional for me - I'm going to wear one no matter what.
> I'm wondering if anyone knows of modern helmets that may not look as goofy
> with classic bike and kit as a typical brightly graphical Giro etc. I'm
> hoping for plain black with simple air slots and a head hugging shape
> (rather than the current rear-flared helmet shape). I've Googled and
> found some tweedy covers and the archives weren't much help. I'm not
> trying to start a debate, just wondering if anyone has found something
> they like.
>
> Ben Sandel
> looking to spend some bread on something for his head in Harrisonburg, VA.