Last weekend, my parents bought me my first bike in about 12 years. During that bikeless time, I had only ridden a bike on a handful of occasions, once during my now infamous drunken Cape May weekend a couple years ago, where I texted both my sister and brother that “I ride a bike real good” or something along those lines. Other than that one drunken transgression of illiteracy, I have not had my own real bike since I was in middle school and my super sweet parents decided to change that. It’s not that I can’t afford my own bike, it’s just that a bike was not on my radar of things to buy, as I contemplate moving to a new apartment, maybe getting a real grown up mode of transportation like a car (I have my license but I don’t drive, you don’t really have to in NYC) and other life things that take precedence over a bike. So, enter my cool parents who took me to Roy’s bike shop in Sheepshead bay where I got a super sweet vintage blue hybrid Specialized Globe bike (I think..but I’m not home to check).
Anyway, one of the most important things to buy along with a bike, especially in the city, is a helmet. I bought a pretty standard slate colored helmet by a brand that I cannot remember right now. However, if I’m looking to upgrade, some of the following helmets would definitely be on my radar, especially for cute winter city riding ( just kidding dad, I’ll only be riding in the park..)
This may be a motorcycle helmet, but the leopard print is too cute to pass up. I actually stumbled across this on overstock.com, but the helmet still isn’t really cheap at around $60. Either way, pretty cute!
http://ridingprettydesigns.blogspot.com/
The helmet cover above is absolutely amazing for winter riding in style. It looks a little bulky, but I’m absolutely in love. I’m pretty sure it’s sold, and the blog doesn’t look like it’s getting many updates, but it’s definitely inspiring me to get something a little cooler than the plain old gun metal gray helmet I have.
Yakkay makes some really cool helmets that don’t look like helmets at all. The helmets are covered by really cute hats that would make riding in the Winter pretty stylish. But don’t be fooled, the helmet that resides underneath is actually a really good quality helmet, so you’re getting all of the style without sacrificing the safety.
Also, once you have your helmet, pretty sure you’re going to want to upgrade with this cool ass vintage looking horn. Or is that just me?
@sasha aren’t they amazing?? The leopard is 60, not sure about the others but I’m sure they’re around that or more…I’m pretty sure my plain helmet was like around that price, wish I had seen these first : (
holy crap, the helmets are amazing. Dare I ask how much they are….(fo realz, let me know where the price tags are)
um, no, it’s not just you who thinks a vintage tooter horn, yes, tooter horn seems an operative word, is truly sweet and functionally appropriate to get the jack offs out your way while you’re sporting a dope ass leopard helmet. a must have. but i wouldn’t go spending money on it since you probably won’t even sport yours. definitely digging the helmets.
@ANNIE thanks!! I know, the leopard helmet is so amazing, but the price is stopping me (60 bucks), especially when I already have one..
@Elina, I actually tried to find a hot pink helmet to include and I couldn’t! So yours is extra special and original : )
i don’t see any hot pink in there. does that mean you don’t approve of mine?
congrats on the new bike! that’s so exciting!
that leopard print helmet is so awesome, if I can afford a bike I might get it just to go with the helmet =P