The Double Helmet Conspiracy: A Waste of Gear?

Road or Mountain Helmet: Do You Need Both?
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[@ff2e]

Lycra and road helmets on the trails to make the mtb guys uncomfortable

[@buki4343]

What, they forgot the late 80’s/early 90’s happened?

[@Mi-Chis]

You bet it does! I got out of that stuff 20 years ago and ever since enjoy the comfort of regular clothes I would also enjoy when I am not on a bike…

[@biggaywizard]

Unless you're an 80's mountain biker then you don't even think about it and keep riding.

[@thibaudepeche]

@letheal that's what I do. Last time the MTB guys asked me what the hell I was doing here with that outfit and that bike 😂 they were wearing full gear and told me to be careful and safe. Honestly the trail was ok and not difficult/dangerous, and I ride pretty safely.

[@thetroylf]

Very good. Very f-ing good.

[@abritandhisbikeinpoland6802]

I don't know how I missed this film 2 weeks ago, but I'm so glad I found it. My life is now complete, all those times I was out on the road and I came across a little bit of gravel, I have lost count of the times I turned around and rode home to get my gravel helmet so I could continue my journey. The technology we have these days is so clever!

[@aaronedgeart]

I've always agreed with the single helmet rule, there's only a single time when my road helmet didn't protect me enough and a branch got me in the eyes.. a mtb brim might have helped there. Nice to see all the bikes and smiling faces... well done, as usual DK.

[@jimmccorison]

One thing I like about my MTB helmet is the brim. I don't want to wear a hat because my head gets too hot, but I want sun protection for my eyes. It is my road/gravel/MTB helmet. But now I'm being told to lose the brim for drop-bar riding because it's forcing my neck into an unnatural position, which is causing neck pain. First-world problems.

[@rnodeprot]

Two helmets for me, a standard MTB style for all rides (road, gravel, mtb) with visor removed, save for really aggressive enduro/downhill, where I switch to a full face helmet.

[@Kelekona_808]

Ron is by far my favorite riding companion you show on your videos. I point to his tuber break section and rest my case.

[@Mike-vd2qt]

Thanks, fun video, great stuff! Re, Helmets and Safety: The worst carry over from pro cycling to the public is all black cycling kit. As an old fart touring and commuting cyclist that has crossed the U.S. three times, riding in and out of shadows makes you almost invisible. Roads without shoulders, and 50% of drivers on cell phones, I suggest a daylight visible rear blinker, with orange, yellow, or neon green kit for clothes. Idea for video, test of the longest lasting rear blinky light, farthest visible unit, most reliable, with best mounting device. Happy trails!

[@Rose.Of.Hizaki]

The irony is that if a driver is looking at their phone or another distraction - be it inside or outside. It wouldnt matter what colour clothing you wear or if you were strapped with lights like Dynamo from the Running Man. They will still hit you if they arent paying attention.

[@benjaminfitch5695]

editing is amazing, personality is so entertaining

[@jonathancairns9944]

💔 John's "Grief Machine" So loved this personal story and at the same time it hit me in my sad spot. I've obtained much personal growth with 'pedal therapy' and I'm sure a lot of you agree.

[@malcontent_1]

Same, appreciated John's story

[@Matt_Forcum]

Sick bike as well!

[@fixieebro]

Thx for checking in all your mates rides. Love to hear the lowdown on all the steeds - esp. the fixies 🤩

[@philr696]

I've had one for a year and it's probably the only helmet in 30 years that I would buy the same again. I did find that the peak on a cap just inhibits my vision too much while mountain biking. I keep being way more rubbish than usual and suddenly realized it was because I couldn't see far enough ahead. I have the white and Grey one but that camo is very nice as long as you don't wear any other camo with it.

[@neilpook3719]

Thanks

[@daledubose3032]

Jelly of the cycling community there

[@kevinmcgrath5126]

That catlike helmet - a throwback to a different era. I rock a Smith Persist MIPS which has some back of head coverage - it was cheap and it's blaze orange for visibility on trails and in the dark.

[@Mi-Chis]

Bell/Girois still owned by the gun and ammunition folks. I would rather not give them more money.

[@MrTeff999]

I rode the Full Enchilada wearing my road helmet as usual. Nobody seemed to care. And it worked fine -- possibly because I didn't crash. Then I bought a full coverage helmet for Mt. Lemmon. Good thing, too, because I crashed and landed hard on my face.

[@williamlebron9873]

I wish helmet companies would put built in mounts for lights & cameras like Kali Protectives. It looks so clean. I use the Amara with out a vizor for all my riding.

[@teddytubey]

Bontrager has some with magnets

[@williamlebron9873]

@@teddytubey I’ll check them out. Thanks.

[@namebrandmason]

A friend of mine has a Smith with an integrated blinky. As do some Bern helmets.

[@steffilomi9328]

Alpina and MET integrate sometimes lights.

[@fifthcircle1]

I wear a mountain helmet, with a cap, on the road, riding my gravel bike.

[@B1KER]

First, every time I watch one of your videos I remember that I love your editing style. Second, Holy shit that was a big day dude. That normal or you training for something?

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

My heart is full! 🤜❤️🤛

[@gc2696]

I lost the front end over wet leaves & mud....happy to report my road helmet wasn't even scratched...I landed on my face.

[@talkingebikes]

Ha, ha, ha ... I know, not funny, but funny.

[@kenny_kaos]

Lol and spoke cards like it’s 2007

[@JamesFolsom1]

Not my favorite wheel but kinda my favorite wheel

[@JamesFolsom1]

Ugh, I need new wheels

[@mralexcheek]

My rationale for having two helmets: one for super sweaty rides and the other for less sweaty city and casual rides. It is _not_ nice to get home from a hard morning bunch ride, take a shower and then have to put the same helmet on again for the ride to work.

[@AussieInJapan]

I was recently in the market for a new helmet and wanted one with lots of safety features and originally was set on a Giro, but weeks after ordering it still hadn’t shipped so I cancelled and ordered a Bell from somewhere else. Thoroughly impressed with the quality, looks and features. Hope to never need to test safety. Looks dope & love the helmet in a helmet thing.

[@landonthings]

Jon wish, love ya and love your bike. Beautiful tribute story!

[@Davmm96]

My point of view: 1-Rolling around the city to grab bread: no need for helmet 2-In a dangerous situation? Light full face (Fox Proframe, Kali Invader 2.0) 3-Wanna be aero ? Get a recumbent first, then we'll talk about slick helmets.

[@thetroylf]

Addressing that barking dog. “Hey” excellent

[@julianrime8544]

It would be even more versatile if it had a removable visor

[@grantwelch9255]

It's always been "$50 helmet for a $50 head", but I should have been asking, "Two helmets for one head??"

[@XLBikingInternational]

Dude, love your stuff! Adding fun to a sad, long, Swedish winter (dang it!).

[@jokiejokes]

Fits well. It can be readjusted as per the size. It doesn’t have light.

[@davidpackard8330]

Great ride, good to see the "Ronster" back!

[@benbraceletspurple9108]

I do recommend a full face helmet for serious mountain bike rides, park, and close quarters commuters.

[@Jean-jk4zv]

Almost bought the same helmet but there is a lot of hunters in my area, so I choosed a more visible one. 😢

[@Smz030]

Tell them to produce sizes above 62 😢 big head here and barely any cool helmets fit

[@mandowebster8728]

No visor on an MTB helmet….equals…straight to jail, right away. 😂

[@bigdog6624]

That hard visor is how we New England MTB's bat branches out of the way. Especially during Go Anywhere Fat Bike season....Critical piece of kit

[@mikeinhoodriver]

Uhhh, no thanks on the helmet for MTB. You need a visor to block your buddy's roost! 😀

[@CalvinPuah]

Mate, love your star wars inspired MTB helmet paint jobs!

[@Outsideville]

I just rock the Specialized Prevail for all the things.

[@djbayr9516]

That moment at 7:44 got me rolling around 🤣

[@jacksonhill1813]

Half way mark = half way gone crazy

[@CavenInToTheWorld]

That's the same reason i ride with a convertible fullface helmet. When riding mtb i use the fullface and when on road i remove the chin part. They should make a fullface convertible road helmet aswell.

[@Finnspin_unicycles]

I have two: My Bell Super 3r for offroad (with the chinbar added in bikeparks) and my old MTB helmet (scott stego I think) for on the road. Including the (rather short) visor and everything, with my retro roadbike, unshaved legs and not super tight shirts I'm not going to fit in with that crowd anyway.

[@jp93309]

I rock the Bontrager Circuit with magnetic mounts for lights because I’m afraid of the dark.

[@JeffCowan]

Earl Scappoose would approve!

[@ryadaj2220]

I hate snobbery. ∴ I love your content.

[@coreyreeder3549]

This ride had it all

[@jffydavy5509]

One helmet can protect your head in a variety of impacts but does that mean it's adequate in all situations? I have two helmets. They have different features. One for my commute to work in a city. It is made to hold flashing lights on my head so I am more visible to auto drivers. The flashing lights on my bike sit lower and aren't as obvious. I don't want to be intimate with 4000 lbs. of steel. I have my road helmet for the open road rides, not the congested in the city traffic rides. I use it for my workouts. It is lighter, has better ventilation and does not hold lights. I haven't tested either for impact protection and hope I never do.

[@tomasspasiuk2429]

IDK he keeps talking about this helmet but I dont see anything on his head. It must be camouflaged.

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

Its Mid Toned Magic ;)

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

@3:55 what is this music please!?

[@jscrizza]

would also like to know!

[@rangersmith4652]

We need one helmet for each color scheme, right? No. One MIPS helmet in a neutral color, eye protection, and ride. I don't do MTB, so I have no need for a dedicated MTB helmet.

[@Cade_Media]

spcheprerical

[@gullywhumper]

This was an answer to a question I didn’t know I had. I have three helmets!

[@devinklanderson]

What’s the song in the background?

[@jscrizza]

would also like to know!

[@thetroylf]

I hope that those slurs are coming from Pinot noir and Maui wowie! Love the vids as always. Thanks Man

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

I hope so too! ;)

[@RonBalone]

yes Ron is back!

[@tommays56]

Really Like my Smith Engage especially for the 55 dollar winter sale

[@philliptingle8381]

So is there any reason not to wear a MTB helmet all the time beyond fashion...?

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

You nailed it. no reason not to. Some would argue "aero" but Im not worried about that.

[@philliptingle8381]

@@EverythingsBeenDone I'd be really interested to see how much difference things like flappy clothes, MTB helmet with visor and flat bar vs lycras, road helmet and drop bars actually make with the same rider, same bike (other than bars). I'm betting it's not enough that we'd notice it!

[@IDrNik]

I think with some of the MTB helmets that go really low at the back of the head they may not be comfortable when hunched forward on a road bike and raising your head to look forward.

[@philliptingle8381]

@@IDrNik I think your back would have to be pretty gorilla sized for that to be an issue!

[@IDrNik]

@@philliptingle8381 you're probably right. I've never ridden on a road bike with one of the low-cranial coverage helmets, so I was just making an uneducated guess. It might only be a problem for someone with 'roid shoulders, like you suggest.

[@malcontent_1]

I _definitely_ only need one helmet. In fact, just ordered a new Kask Sintesi to replace my old Mojito 👍

[@bah5310]

A $100 less, my helmet didn't even cost that much.

[@Fango925]

I have a Giro Switchblade that wraps further down the back of my head and over the ears that I like to wear - even without the chin bar - while riding rowdier trails (or in the winter... The ear coverage is nice.) For the rest of my riding I wear a smaller half shell from Giro. I find I like having two, as the switchblade is way to heavy for road rides, but I feel much safer riding with it on trails.

[@aaron___6014]

That's a sweet looking option. Almost looks like a trials motorcycle helmet.

[@BernhardMasterson]

Inspring vid. Those miles are too big for my winter legs. But seems like a great overnight from my front door!

[@chriswatson2407]

Best pronuncipashion channel on yt

[@whitm8823]

Ridden my Poc octal on every surface imaginable… even at a downhill park lol

[@landonthings]

Sean, flats for daysss!!! Always impressed.

[@Mi-Chis]

You only need one helmet to wear 2 hats underneath…

[@letour32rr]

I just pop my visor off for road rides since they are few and far between these days.

[@karlj711]

I ride road XC & trail. I have only used 1 helmet for as long as I can remember.

[@landonthings]

Road cycling caps = wind protection Mtb cycling caps = overheating on slow climbs ;) I was on my new to me MTB while y’all were riding this!!!

[@thecatsonholiday5932]

Can't we go round Ron's House one day?

[@patchesthejaybird8431]

I used to just remove the visor before road cycling. Of course that immediately marked me as a road bike Fred to those with actual road bike cred. Likewise I use the same spd pedals on my road bike as my xc mtb. Also a red mark against me... LOL! Look, if the industry can pry twice the money from your wallet they will. Love the interviews! I must not be the only bike geek! Caps, traditionally roady... though I do believe Ritchey wore one back in the day, so who cares. I love those caps.

[@samc.8616]

you need at least 2 helmets anyway so you can have a fresh helmet for the second ride of the day

[@becker1032]

Yaaaa buddy. That camo is 👌

[@lukehendrickson3669]

No helmets, no problems ☠️

[@ShiningTrapezoid]

Tom Brobrah got me, bruh.

[@Schlem]

To be fair, you have to crash to really test a helmet. I like having a visor when the sun is low on the horizon. Gnar carpet! My La Croix came out my nose. Solid ride - strong work. (C'mon spring!)

[@tevemullins8156]

Nice century! 💯💪🤙👌👍 Nice helmet too!! 😜

[@wasabisdaddy]

I like the 2 helmets. I will wear a vizored helmet in the rain on my road bike

[@a1yallop]

I've got completely different gear not just helmets for road, mtb and touring bike!

[@alexhogalex9908]

what is the brand of your vest ? I love it !!

[@DIY-DaddyO]

I wear a Lifer S1 but I like this Bell 🔔

[@malcontent_1]

Can anyone explain the _function_ of the "mtb" visor? It's always seemed like a superfluous accessory.

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

it is Ultra helpful when riding trails that have a lot of over growth. the visor keeps branches out of the eyes way more then a cycling cap. very worth it honestly.

[@malcontent_1]

@@EverythingsBeenDone ahhh okay, I see. Thanks, DK. The thought of that kind of foliage is foreign to me. I guess that means I'm a city mouse.

[@abrahamhartman5113]

What’s that sweet vest DK’s got on??

[@letsgoletsgoletsgoletsgoletsgo]

I have a full face dh helmet, i also wear it when i go road biking

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

I gotta try this!

[@SteinBulgogi]

That was a very good video, again.

[@weshickey3498]

New to gravel here. I just wear my mtn bike helmet. Why is this wrong?

[@killerseagull1]

Not wrong, buT your neck may hurt less and you may become more efficient out in the wild where you need to be.

[@weshickey3498]

@@killerseagull1 why would my knock hurt? Weight? I haven’t had this problem during multi day trips with 10-12 hours in the saddle. Efficiency due to aerodynamics?

[@killerseagull1]

@@weshickey3498 oh, I just mean in reference to the angle of view from the visor.

[@JakeLuke308]

As usual, both entertaining and informative. Thanks again for making the interweb better.

[@themindunset]

The sun came out in Portland!? Wow. That's as big a news story as that fancy helmet. Love the helmet... Camo, not a big fan but I know you dig it. If I get one... I'll paint mine. You can leave yours alone. Kuddos to less!

[@CEVATO1]

Anybody know where can I find the style of sunglasses he is wearing at 9:38

[@powelldaniel343]

Top Shelf Content, As Always.

[@bearbait2221]

Can you tell me what brand sunglasses you are hearing?

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

Link in the description

[@nickgalley1626]

Hey Dustin it’s Nick from ‘Old Blighty’ (UK). Just watched your Bell Spherical vid. Have you seen the POC Omne Ultra in Epidote Green colour? If so what’s your thoughts on it as I’m very tempted. Looks quite storm troopery (thinking forest scene Return of the Jedi) and I like that 🤗

[@paulbrunner1818]

I quit watching after (4) comments about the helmet. 👎

[@bmagaziner]

*falcon sound*

[@Tony.in.motion]

Amazing video

[@sergeykartashov994]

camouflage is very important and necessary in Ukraine now. its helps to survive...perfect helmet and amazing glasses )))the favourite are TMAYB and BTN and picturesque views of unknown state )😊😊😊)))

[@Elaine-hq5rq]

We need a Ron sticker

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

There is this: Pizza Ron🍕: bit.ly/Neck_Gaiters

[@TroubleshootGamingMeds]

42 18 is granny territory !

[@stop223]

Would love to see some fixed content on your channel again! I'm sure this helmet will work just as good on it!

[@houseofpizza]

Bring back Earl!