Nah, you'll be fooling no-one as you'll be quicker than most Hardlys out there.
Further development of the Aldi helmet. In an earlier post, I said that my first problem was excessive ventilation. So, I covered the vents inside the shell with duct tape, and it is a vast improvement, and when spring comes, and I need more ventilation, it is a five minute job to remove the tape . Not fitted the proposed peak yet, because looking at the weather forecast, sun is not going to be the problem over the next couple of days, but we are in for some heavy rain.
The rain gives two main problems, cold face, and rain drops on my spectacles. From my motorcycle days, I know that both problems can be solved with a transparent visor. It is easy to wipe rain off a visor with a gloved hand, but almost impossible to wipe your glasses. I am experimenting with a detachable rain visor for the aldi helmet. The Mark 1 model is made from a large coke bottle. {Cwah would be proud of me}. I cut the top and bottom off the bottle, and then cut it down the side to make a flat sheet of plastic. The next problem is that it will not stay flat. However the problem can be reduced by folding the top and bottom edges over for about half an inch and sharply creasing. Surprisingly, these edges will stay folded, forming the top and bottom edges of the visor. I pierced two holes in the upper two corners, and attached an elastic strap which fits around the back of the helmet. Owing to the shape of the helmet, the visor has a tendency to slip upwards. To help prevent this , keep the strap low down at the back of the helmet by fixing it to the helmets`s strap clip with a rubber band. The strap is made from interlinked rubber bands cut from an old inner tube.
The shape of the helmet in the forehead region causes yet another problem . It causes the visor, in stead of being vertical, to have a backward slope, so that it is further away from the face at the bottom than it is at the top. On reflection, this may actually be an advantage. As the visor is further away from the lower face, it will help prevent fogging of the visor.
Real world testing will take place tomorrow in the promised rain and 20MPH winds. If fogging is a problem, I will shorten the visor a bit, as at present it comes down almost to the chin. If the idea shows promise, I will be looking for some slightly thicker plastic, one possibility is the transparent Bio Hazzard masks worn in mortuaries. Watch this space for further updates.
The rain gives two main problems, cold face, and rain drops on my spectacles. From my motorcycle days, I know that both problems can be solved with a transparent visor. It is easy to wipe rain off a visor with a gloved hand, but almost impossible to wipe your glasses. I am experimenting with a detachable rain visor for the aldi helmet. The Mark 1 model is made from a large coke bottle. {Cwah would be proud of me}. I cut the top and bottom off the bottle, and then cut it down the side to make a flat sheet of plastic. The next problem is that it will not stay flat. However the problem can be reduced by folding the top and bottom edges over for about half an inch and sharply creasing. Surprisingly, these edges will stay folded, forming the top and bottom edges of the visor. I pierced two holes in the upper two corners, and attached an elastic strap which fits around the back of the helmet. Owing to the shape of the helmet, the visor has a tendency to slip upwards. To help prevent this , keep the strap low down at the back of the helmet by fixing it to the helmets`s strap clip with a rubber band. The strap is made from interlinked rubber bands cut from an old inner tube.
The shape of the helmet in the forehead region causes yet another problem . It causes the visor, in stead of being vertical, to have a backward slope, so that it is further away from the face at the bottom than it is at the top. On reflection, this may actually be an advantage. As the visor is further away from the lower face, it will help prevent fogging of the visor.
Real world testing will take place tomorrow in the promised rain and 20MPH winds. If fogging is a problem, I will shorten the visor a bit, as at present it comes down almost to the chin. If the idea shows promise, I will be looking for some slightly thicker plastic, one possibility is the transparent Bio Hazzard masks worn in mortuaries. Watch this space for further updates.
D
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You have to stop rain getting on the inside of the visor, where you can't wipe it off. It'll be no good at night-time because of glare. You need proper ant-scratch material for that.
You might be able to adapt something like this by fitting press-studs to your helmet.
Gradiant UV lens open face motorcycle helmet Bubble shield visor scooter bobber | eBay
You might be able to adapt something like this by fitting press-studs to your helmet.
Gradiant UV lens open face motorcycle helmet Bubble shield visor scooter bobber | eBay
Here's what you need - a Kent Screen on your visor
Motorcycle visor rain disk
There was a wind-operated one in the 50s, made by some UK manufacturer, but I don't know if it ever caught on, or the users decided they didn't like looking like cocks every time it rained.
Personally, I don't give a hoot what it looks like, as long as it works.
Motorcycle visor rain disk
There was a wind-operated one in the 50s, made by some UK manufacturer, but I don't know if it ever caught on, or the users decided they didn't like looking like cocks every time it rained.
Personally, I don't give a hoot what it looks like, as long as it works.
I remember the discs from the 50s, never remember anyone wearing one for long 
Similar to these;
Snowmobile Pictures: Snowmobile TurboVisor.jpg, Snowmobile Images -
But not a good idea to turn your head too much or the wind got under it.
Similar to these;
Snowmobile Pictures: Snowmobile TurboVisor.jpg, Snowmobile Images -
But not a good idea to turn your head too much or the wind got under it.
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It's a shame you have to be cross-eyed to see through it - rather limits the market.
I remember the rotary rain visor from the fifties/sixties/.You had to be a bit of a dweeb to wear one, which is probably why I bought one. They worked well, but were let down by the tiny low quality ballbearing, which siezed up after about a month.
I road tested the pop bottle visor today. It showed enough promise to warrant further experiment. I will need to remove some material at the bottom, as i was getting slight misting. The big problem was that my fixing method was not adequate, and the visor kept slipping upwards. I would still like to be able to easily remove it on fine days.
My eyesight is poor, as I have only one eye that works, so I never ride at night. As I said, I shall buy some better quality plastic, but only after I optimise the design through experiment. When it was in the right position, it worked quite well. More experimentation needed.
I road tested the pop bottle visor today. It showed enough promise to warrant further experiment. I will need to remove some material at the bottom, as i was getting slight misting. The big problem was that my fixing method was not adequate, and the visor kept slipping upwards. I would still like to be able to easily remove it on fine days.
My eyesight is poor, as I have only one eye that works, so I never ride at night. As I said, I shall buy some better quality plastic, but only after I optimise the design through experiment. When it was in the right position, it worked quite well. More experimentation needed.
Neptune for the Mk 2 nip down to Morrisons Supermarket and buy one of their large trifles for about £1.80 .The container is a thicker dish with excellent clarity and contains some curves which will give you a Coanda effect for any rain that lands on it . Pop bottles are too thin and floppy and don`t throw the trifle away just to use the plastic , as it is yummy !
Hi And while your at it just a Quick trim around with a pair off scissors as my old mum would say pudding basin hair cut
Frank
Frank
You could fit one for each eye
Meantime, I see the Turbo Visor is still sold
Sparco Turbo Visor - UPR Racing Supply
Come to think of it, I believe it was Craven who made it yonks ago.
Well I have finally got to try my matt black Aldi Ski Helmet on the Ebike today . It is extremely comfortable , warmer and keeps sound out . It is a quantum leap over the traditional cycling helmet and I have no hesitation in recommending one . The fact that it was only £19.99 makes it feel even more of a bargain .
Hi RoadieRoger, I am glad you are as pleased with your helmet as I and d8veh are with ours. It is a good price to pay from Aldi. I also got some of their glasses. They have 3 different lenses which are great. They come with a really nice case which I use to keep my tools in.
This helmet makes the traditional cycling helmet obsolete , the padding for the nape of the neck is particularly comfortable and warm . I know that it was Christmas Day yesterday , but I was the only cyclist out and not too many cars either . I must admit it crossed my mind more than once that someone who`d had too much to drink might wipe me out , new helmet and all !
C
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I saw them a couple of weeks ago whilst shopping for food, did you guys know they sold food too, quite amazing.
After reading D8veh's 'heads up' I went back and had a better look and bought one, it is comfortable, cozy, keeps my ears warm and great buy.
, quite amazing.After reading D8veh's 'heads up' I went back and had a better look and bought one, it is comfortable, cozy, keeps my ears warm and great buy.
My goodness, all those who bought one seems happy. Looks like you really need one of these to be "One of the boys." The Must Have accessory for 2013?
For those that crave one of these helmets , the same ones were in the Lidl at Barry today . They had plenty in white and matt black at £19.99 .
Walking around Aldi the other day I saw a saw a few of these helmets in the Sale section, reduced to £14.99. As I can’t resist a bargain, and remembering how well reviewed they were here, I bought one.
I don’t usually wear a helmet – but I did save £5.00..!
I don’t usually wear a helmet – but I did save £5.00..!
I've been keeping an eye out for one of these without success - until about an hour ago.
I called into that little-known outpost of the Lidl retailing empire in Langley Moor, County Durham.
They had one black XL in stock which I nabbed for £19.99.
Fair play to the lad on the till, when confronted with middle-aged podgy bloke (me) with the helmet, he said: "Is that for you?"
"Yes."
"Aye, thought you looked like a snowboarder."
I called into that little-known outpost of the Lidl retailing empire in Langley Moor, County Durham.
They had one black XL in stock which I nabbed for £19.99.
Fair play to the lad on the till, when confronted with middle-aged podgy bloke (me) with the helmet, he said: "Is that for you?"
"Yes."
"Aye, thought you looked like a snowboarder."
Lynda you ought to get one of these , a Tonaro badge would go nicely on the front . In matt black you would scare all the kids in Ilminster and quite a few blokes as well .
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