Have questions or want to discuss cycling? Join Now or Sign In to participate in the BikeRide community.


Louvered Cycling Helmets
#1
Nowadays louvered helmets seem to be quite common. Obviously the advantage is that your head is cooled mere efficiently than when using a more solid helmet. However isn't there more damaged of getting "skewered" through the slots, e.g. if riding in the countryside and hitting trees or hedges?
  Reply
#2
If you tend to run into trees and hedges, the answer would likely be yes.

I ride trails and have not had an issue yet.
  Reply
#3
Bicycle helmets are mostly designed to absorb shock and protect your head from impact, and keep your brain from rattling around in your skull. . They are not very puncture resistant. Unless you find one with a hard fiberglass shell.
Never Give Up!!!
  Reply
#4
Easy fix for that is to apply some sort of thin mesh like the material in screen windows or the a like.
Good maintenance to your Bike, can make it like the wheels are, true and smooth!
  Reply
#5
(01-11-2013, 10:17 AM)Bill Wrote:  Easy fix for that is to apply some sort of thin mesh like the material in screen windows or the a like.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Yeh than you will get a spike and screen driven into your head.

However its all extreme theoretical. If penetration is a concern get a motorcycle helmet.
Never Give Up!!!
  Reply
#6
Lmao +1 to George !!!
Good maintenance to your Bike, can make it like the wheels are, true and smooth!
  Reply


Forum Jump:

[-]
10 Latest Posts
Post-Ride Nutrition
Yesterday 01:16 PM
First long distance ride..
06-19-2025 09:06 PM
How often check or change mechanical dis...
06-19-2025 08:59 PM
Pre Ride Food Intake
06-19-2025 07:22 AM
New Member
06-19-2025 07:20 AM
Attack // Force tire style narrow front ...
06-19-2025 12:27 AM
Pros & Cons of presta valve vs schrader ...
06-19-2025 12:16 AM
1987 Tommaso Alloy lugged frame
06-18-2025 09:05 PM
Thoughts on paceline riding
06-18-2025 09:56 AM
Wearable Fitness Trackers
06-18-2025 08:23 AM

[-]
Join BikeRide on Strava
Feel free to join if you are on Strava: www.strava.com/clubs/bikeridecom

[-]
Top 5 Posters This Month
no avatar 1. Flowrider
17 posts
no avatar 2. GirishH
16 posts
no avatar 3. Criminal
16 posts
no avatar 4. rydabent
15 posts
no avatar 5. SPINMAN
13 posts