Would I be a mentalist if I used a black cycling helmet for XC cycling in Spain
No
Unless it's this one
Genuine guffaw! 😎
Get one of these - then you'll be fine if you venture onto the plain as well 🙂
https://www.helmetheads.co.uk/waterproof-cycling-helmet-cover-white
I have a white XC highly vented one and a black more MTB style one. I still get hot and sweaty when riding, it doesn't make a lot of difference tbh.
Depends when you go, it's pissing it down in Barcelona right now!
I was sad enough to look into this a year or so back!
Consensus seems to be that due to the huge amount of thermal insulation (the foam) in a helmet, the colour is pretty much irrelevant.
Venting is the main factor.
I was sad enough to look into this a year or so back!
Consensus seems to be that due to the huge amount of thermal insulation (the foam) in a helmet, the colour is pretty much irrelevant.
Venting is the main factor.
Was there actually any research or just anecdotal? I've always avoided black/dark helmets but thinking about it that does make some sense.
Wrap the helmet in tinfoil. You'll keep cool and look cool.
Just ride faster.
Was there actually any research or just anecdotal? I’ve always avoided black/dark helmets but thinking about it that does make some sense.
In all honesty I think it was both mate.
No "research" into it directly from memory but some crossover data from other fields based on the effect of the foam etc.