is a black helmet hot?

[Philphine]

never worn a helmet on a bicycle. i'm thinking of doing a labor day ride where a nelmet is required. a black one would be my first choice, just to kind of be universal with all my bikes, but has anyone noticed if it seems hotter wearing one compared to a lighter color? thanks.

 

[OUTLAW]

no, at least not to me. been wearing black helmets for 45 yrs and in temp of 113 degrees. never bother me.

Outlaw

 

[Walker]

Your head will probably be cooler (and safer) in a helmet; shaded from the sun and vents to force air across your noggin.

 

[jerrykr]

as long as you are moving and air is flowing over the vents - shouldn't matter.

If you are sitting still, probably the same as a black colored cap.

 

[thebearded1]

I use a Giro Hex in flat black and love it! It has tons of vents to help bring in the air.

http://www.giro.com/us_en/products/cycl ... s/hex.html

 

[Bendix]

i think helmet-head heating is mostly from the inside out- your're wearing a little insulated cooler on your noggin (albeit a high tech vented one). i've never felt it was akin to wearing something like a hard hat where color can indeed be very noticeable.....

 

[KJV]

i wear black.having a dampened dew rag under your helmet helps keep things cool longer. :mrgreen:

 

[scrumblero]

i think helmet-head heating is mostly from the inside out- your're wearing a little insulated cooler on your noggin (albeit a high tech vented one). i've never felt it was akin to wearing something like a hard hat where color can indeed be very noticeable.....

yup! seems they have enough styro-foam in em it doesn't transfer the heat to your head..