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

(Example: Framebuilders:Masi)

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Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 12:13:55 -0500
From: "Eric Schambach" <eric.schambach@gmail.com>
To: bsandel@verizon.net
Cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR] Helmets that look ok with classic bikes


I love the look of the Casco "Attack"<http://www.casco-helme.de/en/produkte.html?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=32&category_id=18>helmet, but it's very expensive and only comes in one size.

Eric Schambach

NYC

On Fri, Feb 18, 2011 at 10:06 AM, <bsandel@verizon.net> wrote:
> 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.