"Elwood, I see that the Virginia Tech list rates the POC Octal. That's one that was suggested. Thank you for the link. Greg"
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In search of a new helmet
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Since my recent crash, referred to in another post, did a number on my helmet, I'm in search of a new one. My cracked one is a Catlike Whisper Plus, the best ventilated helmet ever. They are no…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Greg Valent on Monday.
Hi-performance tricycle
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Since my accident, (2 weeks ago, fractured ribs), several friends(?) have suggested an adult tricycle with a big basket in the back. Well, forget that for now, BUT, as I recall, back in the 1990s,…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Greg Valent Jun 22.
Trainer for 20" Dahon Folder
Seeking info or recommendations for indoor trainer that will take a Dahon with 20" wheels. Not much luck on Google except in the UK. Thank you, GregContinue
Started Dec 4, 2019
Dangerous Bike-Riding Gangs, in London UK
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Time magazine dated 23 April 2018. Spotted in the headlined article, London’s Murder Rate Soars as Police Struggle to Fight Spike in Violent Crime, under the sub-heading, Shifting the Blame: Central…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Argonne69 Apr 17, 2018.
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"Thank you for the extensive reply. I've had helmets with visors, but always ended up removing them. For road riding my head is usually angled down with my eyes looking up/ahead. The chin guard I've seen in BMX and extreme downhill, Red…"
"Elwood, thank you. I've been looking, online, at the POC helmets that Tony mentioned. They look extremely well vented, which for Summer use rates high for me. REI carries them, but, I don't know if that in the store or only online. They…"
"Hmmm, a visor, thank you. My cousin wears a standard cycling cap under his helmet, but, I've found that, for me, it just holds too much heat in. Keep on Pedalin', and, stay safe."
" For myself, the odds that I will purchase another bike helmet that doesn't have a chin guard even for daily riding are roughly zero. And yes, I'm ok (thanks for asking) but not just to protect the years of wearing braces…"
"I know this might sound dorky too, but I've worn a golf visor with a helmet and it worked pretty well. "
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Did you ever decide amongst the plethora of bike helmets which one? I am in the market for a new helmet. Lots of cooling would be nice. My main criteria is a FIVE rating on the Virginia Tech Rating system. I have…"
"Lots of vents in the photos ! I'll have a looksee, Thank you. Greg"
In search of a new helmet
Since my recent crash, referred to in another post, did a number on my helmet, I'm in search of a new one. My cracked one is a Catlike Whisper Plus, the best ventilated helmet ever. They are no longer available, at least not in a size medium. Has anybody got recommendations on HOT WEATHER helmets, where the sweat isn't constantly dripping in your eyes ? Thank you, GregSee More
"Yasmeen, thank you. I'm trying to heal. Keep on pedalin'. Greg"
"Hey Greg, So sorry to hear about your accident. Hope you are healing well. Take care!"
"Naturally, the British have this covered:
http://www.trykit.com/
https://tricycleassociation.org.uk/"
"Thanks Mike. I've seen those HPV style trikes, too. I'm just wondering now, if the one I described ever even made it beyond prototype. Keep on Pedalin'."
"You can get those fairly cheap. But the high performance trikes tend to have two front wheels and you sit down very low to the ground."
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