How To Wear Your Helmet Like A Pro
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
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Getting a helmet that fits your head properly, is just the first step in wearing it properly. Here is our guide on how to wear your helmet like a pro.
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Should you wear your shades inside our outside the helmet straps?
What do you do with excess helmet strap?
Those are just two of the questions posed, and answered in this video. Si and Matt show you how to wear your helmet, like a pro. There's more to it than first meets the eye........
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I’ve watched this video many times throughout the years, and only just now did I realize that Matt wasn’t actually on a bike, just mimicking the pedaling movements. Bravo 👏
😂
Seeing Mat ride so well next to Sy is really inspiring. It makes me want to start riding with my Grandfather again.
comment of the week? I lold
2:46 I love it how you guys start to laugh, even when your meant to be serious. 😂😂😂
Besides all the other reasons (prescription glasses, snug fit) already mentioned in the comments for keeping sunglasses under straps, it's required if you want a cap to cover your ears in cold weather (or to cut down on wind noise). There's no way around this: In order to sit on your ears, the glasses have to go under the cap's ear covers which themselves must necessarily be under the straps.
Cap down when it rains, otherwise I'm with Sy on this: UUUUUP.
its all about looking cool ALL of the time
Is it OK to use my helmet as a shopping basket?
😂
Great idea
Sure, u can put meat products like pork and chicken when u go to the market
LOL Love it guys!
But my glasses are prescription, and have no need to be advertised to anyone, so they're underneath, to help keep them nicely secured no matter how many bumps I hit! :)
Here in Florida glasses under straps makes more sense. Boiling hot when you finish your ride and the helmet can come off while leaving the sunglasses in place.
Turns out I've already been wearing my helmet like a pro, but now, I can be even more pro, thanks to this video.
Cheers guys!
I have to admit that I look Pro as f ck. Just a shame I am slow and useless...
dear James Nickless nether am I a pro cyclist,but never say things like that(training/learning will be good enough)effort it is all about.
Made me laugh out loud, for real
As if you're the only one LOL
i realize Im kinda randomly asking but do anyone know of a good site to watch new series online?
@Camilo Brady Flixportal :D
Peak down = I cant see where Im going so Si i have to agree with you.
Be great to know how to cut and seal the helmet straps properly. I've always wondered how to do it and I'm sure I look a numpty with the excess strappage lol
Good stuff, gents! I subscribe to most of the "Rules", but one I have to ignore is sunglasses over the strap. Try on the POC Octal helmet and tell me that I am not right! My Oakleys will not go over.
The glasses/straps thing is really simple. (A) If you are wearing not-too-expensive sunglasses which have no vision correction, might as well wear them OUTSIDE the straps so you can easily put them up on your helmet while riding if you want to. And look pro. (B) If you have prescription sunglasses, wear them INSIDE the straps so you don't risk destroying them when you remove your helmet! If your vision is as bad as mine, you need them to see where you are going, so you're cooked if you destroy them while taking a break during a ride. You won't be wanting to remove them while riding anyway! Furthermore, people like me need progressive lenses to see both distance and close up (Garmin or smartphone apps) while riding, and transitions lenses to avoid bringing a pair of clear glasses as well in case the light goes. Lenses like that cost hundreds of dollars to replace if they get damaged, and it takes at least a week to have them made. Sorry, but looking pro just isn't worth risking that much, to me anyway.
What a great video. You took a very uninteresting topic and made it learn worthy. Lots of info in here to help all types of riders.
Sunglasses over straps is no doubt the way to go with sunny g's but I need a corrective lens (specs) and put them under. For the simple reason I don't take said specs off and don't want to pull them off by accident when I take the helmet off.
I'm with Sean Kelly in the 'cap backwards' camp. The peak protects the neck from sunburn. Don't have a helmet so that doesn't apply to me.
Is it really better to wear sunglasses under the helmet straps? In my case sunglasses usually stay on the whole time. But the helmet is taken off while riding uphill or taking a break. My sunglasses nearly fall to the ground every time I take of my helmet because I do not think of it.
i always ride with my sunglasses under my straps, just because i find it more comfortable, and i don't care if it is pro or not, i like it that way, and that is the most important thing...
Works better than expected
Lovely. With the perfect touch of humour
1:08 ^^
Back in the glory days of GCN
The cap being more aero with the blade down id like to see the test results for that. The cap blade being up like Simon wears it makes more sense from an aerodynamic position As the wind hitting it will direct down and around the head or up and over. But Regardless no hat is far is better then both options.
I have to admit I always have the straps of my helmet over my glasses. This ensures that the glasses stay on and won't move as much.
I used to wear my sunglasses over the bands, until one incident where I forgot to remove my sunglasses before taking off my helmet . Smack dab they went, face down onto the pavement. When I picked them up, they were all scratched up. I don't like to make the same mistake twice, so now I wear them under.
3:32 is just a bundle of double entendre. wonderfully entertaining yet still serious
All this time I've been wearing my helmet like a pro.. I'd never have known.
Peak down keeps the sun out of the eyes. What about prescription sunglasses, under or over straps? Also, how loose should the straps be?
Peak down when chilling and cruising on the flat, peak up when pushing or uphill! It's about sending a message!
It isn't often I get to laugh at two grown men in tight clothing grabbing each others helmets, but that was rather funny!
Peak up cause Wiggo has his peak up! Straight to the point
LOL Thanks for the entertainment. Love Simon's 'jaunty' angle in the first cycling scene.
plz do a video on how to ride in those wet contitions (not talking about rain but foggy and high humidity)
I notice that the chin strap buckle is placed on the side of your jaw. Can you tell me why? Thank you!
can somebody please tell me what type of helmet they are wearing?
At 2:53 is he really rocking from side to side to make it seem like he is riding next to a standing man? Haha i know it is on purpose and man is it hilarious. :D
Matt, that chimney is massive
Peak down or up?
Well, in the times when retro comes back through all doors and windows (beards, lumberjacks, beards, Lotto-Soudal bike painting...) it is enough to take a look at this picture of Eddie Merx to solve the problem: instagram.com/p/7nfLAiEEVs/ Find me one person with a peak down on the picture and I buy you a drink!
I don't think I've heard the word pump used in that context since I was in primary school!
Completely disagree about glasses. Pros put them over because they are sponsored so they have to show the logo, for everyone else it just increases the chances of your glasses falling off when you take your helmet off...
exactly my thoughts, wanted to comment this as well
+Monsta Munch True, but it is how to wear your helmet like a pro.
+Thomas DiFelice I know, but just imagine a kid who wants to look pro/cool watching this wears his glasses like they said and loses his glasses...sometimes it is better to wear stuff functional than to look cool, just find ur own style
+Thomas DiFelice gcn did nothing wrong, I love their channel and their content, but sometimes tips can be bad tips
+Vince X Yea definitely agree you should find your own style. I think riding a bike makes you instantly cool anyway. :-)
Hello guys, big fan from Chile here, kinda new to roadbiking. I have a "how-to video" suggestion. How to choose the proper crankset. And I'm not just talking about gear ratio, I'm more interested in how to choose the best crank arm length, what should I pay attention when choosing which lenght?... thanks for the great channel, keep it up! chapeau!
This made me laugh so much. You guys ROCK!!! :)
Helmet not just for protecting you if you go down.
Helmet keep your head cool. Very important.
Helmet can be stylish and cool looking.
Helmet keep hair out of eyes and off face.
Helmet can be used to let others see you e.g. reflective strap, light on back of, etc.
i use it peak down when it's sunny, because i wear normal glasses otherwise i use it peak up :)
Awaiting GCN Top Ten Tongue in Cheek Tips Videos, this has to be a contender?
Peak Down when raining or snowing. Peak Up when I like actually looking at things.
I noticed one of the Astana riders deftly replacing his Oakley sunglasses, with one hand no less, after wiping sweat away. I think glasses over strap has to do with function and practicality
There's Rutger Hauer from Blade Runner, there's Matt Stephens (who is even more perfect in every way) and then there's speccy nerds like myself.
Wearing my glasses over anything feels as strange as putting the knickers on over the trousers.
The reason you're supposed to wear your sunglasses over the straps of your helmet is so that in case you take a nasty fall, they're more prone to come off your face, rather than them being under the straps, you falling face first, and having shards of plastic and glass pierced into your eyes. I'd much rather deal with cuts on my face rather than potentially going blind in one eye.
Rules are , just wear what you want .. whatever way it suits you .. as long as you are out getting some miles in … 👍
I was wondering if any experienced cyclist could help me with something? I've recently bought a bike and starting cycling (for the first time since I was about 14, I am now 21). It's a hybrid 2015 Marin San Rafael DS1, and I am very pleased with it. I have taken it out a few times on a long cycle trail where I live. There is one part in the trail that goes on to a road with traffic, and it has a little bit of lose gravel on it. It also happens to be on a downhill corner.
As an inexperience, I have no idea whether to go slow, or keep my speed continuous. My main fear is sliding sideways on the gravel whilst cornering and falling over on my bike into oncoming traffic. Any advice? Thanks.
Rudi Leandro if your near traffic take no risks and go slow. otherwise, don't brake during the corner. brake before it and roll through as otherwise you could loose traction, lock up, or skid. :)
Hello just wanted to know what kask helmet are u wearing...please thanks
I am about getting a new one, and it seems to be cool to have more holes for getting fresh air. But it also seems less aerodynamic. What would you recommend? Thx
Where about on my head should the retention system be sitting I have my kask for 2 years but I'm not sure where about on the back of my head it should sit?
Kask have uploaded some good videos on RUclips on how to fit a Kask helmet.
My flight jacket keeps on dropping from my aro5 pls help
+Global Cycling Network I am just wondering why is Kristoff wearing hus helmet aligned to left side of head ? :l)
Always peak up!! Except if is raining like hell!!
Is GCN going to be at the world championships?
You GCN guys are too funny!
Cap UP is also best,... Why, cause it directs air down to glasses, which slot wind around head. If cap was down, air hits the helmet lip, slowing you down by 0.003 percent.
Is that film shot around Freshford and limpy stoke
Bold move going peak down in the face of Sir Wiggins going up
Having my cap peak-down just completely blinds me on the bike!
So, Matt, peak-down or peak-up? "Or to put it bluntly, you're either wrong, or you're right" ;)
Agree in the glasses. Their either right or wrong and under straps is definitely WRONG!
Can you do a video on how to replace Boa dials on shoes?
Guys I appreciate the espressos were flowing and there's been plenty of cycling on the telly lately so the week might have got a way from you, but this seems a bit like you boshed this out whilst someone was reloading the coffee machine.
Perhaps a vid on the boost potential of the after effects of a hot curry might have been more useful
i wonder how many takes it took Matt to ride all that serious for that huge amount of minutes while Si explained
This cheered me up 😂😂
I go for peak up and frames over the straps. I don't want to drop the glasses when I go to take my helmet off.
I just took a hard fall and hit my helmet on the side. It is scratched up a bit but there doesn't seem to be any structural damage. Should i replace it?
+Quinlandis Wallace It would be a good idea to contact the manufacturer of the helmet to get their views.
Most manufacturers recommend replacing your helmet after a crash since there may be structural damage you cannot see. Some companies offer discounts for new ones if you crash.
+Quinlandis Wallace Ditch it.
+Quinlandis Wallace Lots of micro cells in the foam that are designed to spread the force of impact around, these are a one shot deal once they collapse they can no longer perform that function. You only have one brain ditch the lid and get a fresh one.
+Quinlandis Wallace I very strongly suggest replacing your helmet after a hard fall. If it were a very light crash then perhaps keeping it, but a hard impact on the helmet, yeah, I would replace it. On the plus side, a cheap $30 helmet has the same safety rating as a $400 one, you are just paying more for better fit and lightness. As they say, how much is your head worth?
Light weight and fits well.
haha first comment!!
I'd be turning Si's peak down all day just to annoy him. (Even though Si can actually make the peak-up cap work. Been admiring it for some time on your vids.)
Thanks for the laughs guys, keep it up!
Darn, I miss those old leather three bars of yesteryear.
So what protection comes in last place?
@3:28 excellent stoic look. ;)
What about old school no helmet... :-)
Peak up 100%
So after the helmet cleaning advice from Si, Mat pitches for one on "mini-pumps"...
Cap flipped up is more punk rock, Therefore, It looks way cooler!
As we know now, Matt, thanks to a later video, peak up is far more aero!
Nothing about hair sticking out of vents??
@ 0:51 you can see Simon reading the script
if you peak down, will it obstruct your vision?
yes it will but only when you are down to the drops
That helps
gcn
I bought an helmet with included lights it's so cool
peak up for a refreshing breeze in the face - peak up to keep the sun out. Easy
Peak up unless it's raining or your riding into the sunset or sunrise.
do a how to properly lube your bike video please :D
What about wearing your helmet krooked like Kristoff?
peak down for low sun, up the rest of the time.
The UNDER vs OVER strap suggestion does NOT make sense to me. .. Here's why... Under the straps is far more superior because the straps help hold the glasses down, and the other big reason is that they do not widen and stretch out the frame by going over.
at 2.36 - Aesthetically Superior? More Aero? More Pro?
Do we have a Doubting Thomas here? Does the Brick want a hug?
I have to wholeheartedly disagree with the glasses. As a wearer of glasses, I find putting the glasses over the straps causes many issues:
1. Straps flap, even relatively taut ones. Unless you're chin strap is TIGHT you're running the risk of flapping straps which can move your glasses/sunglasses around. For us who wear prescription glasses/sunglasses, this is dangerous.
2. Sweat. If you're a sweaty person having your straps under your glasses and likely tightly against your head (if your glasses fit well) your straps will act like a rain spout for your sweat and it will slide down your straps and all over your glasses. This salt can cause discoloration over time.
3. Taking your helmet off / accidents. If you have to take your helmet off or are in a crash your glasses will move because the strap moves. Your helmet is likely to slide around on your head with an impact. Having the straps under the arms of your glasses will only increase the chances of dislodging the glasses.
4. Does it really look cooler? - I've found, no. For the most part, wearing glasses under the straps is better. Glasses just look better against your head than against some vertical line.
Please, for safety reasons, don't suggest wearing glasses over the straps.
UP
There you go, another tip on the "Top ten ways to avoid sore ass when cycling" by Matt... just have a pump!!!! Hilarious, but honestly guys, doing that on a ride whilst filming is such an EPIC moment because of the way it looked soo natural! I should even say, it deserves a suspension, clearly worst then riding speedos!!
One thing that bugs me is, people who ride a climbing bike, but wear an aero road helmet. Just doesn't seem to go together at all. I have people in my cycling team that do that. Oh, well.
1.) Lol im a triathlete and ive always put on the sunglasses before the helmet.. Meaning the straps are under. Ive always done it that way ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
2.) 2:48 throwback to Sagan trying to put down froome's cap
Classes out, peak out!
No curry eating before riding in the peloton!
Pulls up at cafe, takes sunglasses off then takes helmet off then puts sunglasses back on and drinks coffee. It really is that simple.