Which Bicycle Helmet should I buy?

Question

Okay, I'm thinking about buying a new bicycle helmet.

I have two options.

Bell Multi-sport Faction

http://www.sportsauthority.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2192693&cp=3077572.2716578.2712466.1066858&parentPage=family

Or a Bell Solar Helmet

http://www.sportsauthority.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2212013&cp=3077572.2716578.2712466.1066850&parentPage=family

I could spring for the extra $10 for the other helmets if I wanted to.

Anyways, Which should I buy? The Faction is more fashionable and the latter is more, ventilated.

They're both CPSC certified, so I have two choices, fashion or ventilated?

I'll be riding to and from school, so cold mornings, and hot afternoons.

I'm thinking of also buying a mirror on my helmet or my handle bar, too geeky?

Thanks you for the answers!

Answer 1

Helmets don't really make a difference where weather is concerned, so maybe if you think one looks cooler than the other one, go with that. If not, go with which ever one's cheaper. As for the mirror thing...it's not a bad idea to get it on your handle bars...definitely not on your helmet though!!

I'd go with fashion over ventilation to answer your question.

Answer 2

Both helmets look perfectly suitable.   Go with what you like.  

I would stay away from helmet mounted mirrors.   Having a sharp stick with glass attached that near your eyes is a bad idea in the event of a crash.

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Edit:  Now that I think about it, try both helmets on, and go with the one that fits better.    A well-fitting helmet will be more protective if you ever need it.

Answer 3

Of course the second helmet because it looks more safe and hard. In addition you would be cool after wearing it.

Answer 4

make ur own with half a watermelon and duct tape?