Should I get a full face for a normal street bike? (2nd photo
Posted by jjpeterka@reddit | ebikes | View on Reddit | 26 comments
Posted by jjpeterka@reddit | ebikes | View on Reddit | 26 comments
AsSiMiLaTeD-77@reddit
Full face is the way to go at higher speeds.
I went with the Klim F3 Carbon Pro, and think something like that is perfect for high powered e-bikes. It lacks the hearing protection that you’d want at highway speeds, but it breathes well and is crazy light.
bigDpelican42@reddit
That’s not a normal bike, it’s a design statement. If the FF is what you want, then go for it. I would only use FF for downhill MTB. I like the workout and FF is too hot. I don’t even wear FF on my 1000cc motorbike.
-Gman_@reddit
No downside to a full face helmet in my opinion.
Mystery-Ess@reddit
Yes.
PlaceUserNameHere67@reddit
I am also looking at full-face helmets for street use. There are more options out there that won't make you sweat as much because they're more vented. Do more research and find one you really like before buying.
AWasteOfMyTime@reddit
What about for 30 mph
Due-Appearance-32@reddit
The same applies. In my opinion, any bike going 15 or above speeds needs some level of protection, no option is overkill—safety is safety. I want my entire face.
SwiftUnban@reddit
Definitely, it doesn’t even take that fast for a catastrophic injury - just falling the right way and you’re getting brain damage.
A few months ago I am oncoming had a car cut me turning left into a plaza off while I was doing about 25mph. I landed on his hood and hit my chin on his windshield. Thankfully it was only a small cut / gash but it would have been a lot worse.
Definitely made me change my mind about wearing a full face helmet.
Due-Appearance-32@reddit
Glad you made it. Definitely a good choice on your part to get a protective helmet as well.
jjpeterka@reddit (OP)
Thanks everyone!
Due-Appearance-32@reddit
Update us on your cool look OP! One of us! Full face club :)
ReditModsSuk@reddit
Do you like your face the way it is? Then yes. So many bike crashes are over the bars and modern ff helmets are super comfortable and breathable
purljacksonjr@reddit
It's not if you fall it's when you fall
GoTeamLightningbolt@reddit
This OP. Do you like your mouth and teeth and jawbones?
Due-Appearance-32@reddit
Don’t even worry about looking goofy to others—Even other bikers on faster bikes. Safety matters. I would rather get a full face to stop bugs from getting into my eye, mouth, ears, on my face in general, and handle the elements.
You’ll look cool, too—so that’s a plus.
Active_Ad_5322@reddit
Yes . Even if you pedal at 10 MPH.. cars and concrete hit a lot harder than you’d think.
Due-Appearance-32@reddit
I can plus this.
It fucking hurts.
Thank you for reading.
YouCantBanM3@reddit
For 20mph, its overkill, but it will definitely protect you a lot more. Its your call if you wanna sweat
Due-Appearance-32@reddit
I’d rather sweat than get my head bashed in by a tree or car flying at 20 mph.
Ok-Worry-1715@reddit
Get the full face, nothings better.
Johnixftw_@reddit
Even if you don’t, you want to wear something over ur mouth to protect you from bugs, sometimes I ride thru areas that have bugs and I’m grateful for full coverage
TC3HOBBY@reddit
It's important to do all that you can to protect yourself (head).
No_Restaurant_4471@reddit
It's getting cold, get the full face
PSYCHOsmurfZA@reddit
Yes
theatrenearyou@reddit
Your pic 2 reads "Off road electric bike" and their site has a dead link for it
I would avoid like It was a game of 3-card-monte
PhoneFresh7595@reddit
Coming off at 15 mph is going to be painful so yeah
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