I love bike helmets, about as much as most women like shoes. Their Manolo Blahnik is my Louis Garneau. I love the colors, designs, and if I had the means, I’d get the same model in all available colors, and all the models I like. I am the Carrie Bradshaw of bicycle helmets. Heather would tell you it’s so I can accurately match my helmet to my jersey, or my bike, or my cycling shoes. And sadly enough, she’d be right.
Bell Sweep 2009 Giro Stylus 2009
So here’s the short list. I’d love to here your thoughts on color. I’m not completely without restraint–I kept all my choices under $150.00. I may have Carrie Bradshaw taste, but I don’t have Mr. Big bankrolling my fashion whims….
–Karen
Top photo, and current top of the short list is




3 Comments
November 11, 2008 at 15:31
Like I said, your foo foo title is safe. Locked in by a long shot.
November 16, 2008 at 20:22
I’m not helping here, but I got a Specialized helmet over the summer that I love. It has this internal cage system thingy and you can hardly feel the helmet on your head. It’s the most comfortable helmet I’ve ever used.
November 29, 2008 at 22:36
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