Anyone have a flat-black helmet?
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Anyone have a flat-black helmet?
I've found a flat black Shark Helmet that I really like for a great price. Anyone have any experience with one and more specifically, does it scratch up easy? Hopefully Miss Sunshade will no longer say I look like Shrek with a flashy new helmet ....or perhaps it will be quiet enough inside that I won't hear her.....
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I have this one http://www.hjchelmets.com/cl21_reign.htm from HJC. It is not all black but some. I found it scratch up pretty easy but I like the way it look than gloss helmet.
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I don't have a flat black helmet for a number of reasons.
1. Saftey. A bright colored helmet is easier to see.
2. Heat. A flat black helmet will absorb more heat on a hot day.
3. Keeping it clean is easier with a glossy finish.
Just my 2 cents.
1. Saftey. A bright colored helmet is easier to see.
2. Heat. A flat black helmet will absorb more heat on a hot day.
3. Keeping it clean is easier with a glossy finish.
Just my 2 cents.
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I have a flat black/grey helmet now. I couldn't stand it being all shiny, It doesn't seem any hotter than when it was glossy.
It has a good little scratch on the side of it now too.
It has a good little scratch on the side of it now too.
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Anyone have a flat-black helmet?
haven't tried it my whole life. but i guess its not a good choice...go for something practical...