Stonker
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I'm not a lover of white helmets (ooer mrs), but do tour quite a bit in hot weather so how much cooler are they in hot conditions?
Are white helmets cooler?
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Common sense would say they must be cooler, but it's years since I've had one...
I'm making a guess, if your riding along and the thing ventilates... can't see there's much difference...
However if you like standing in the bright sun with all your clobber on the white one should be marginal cooler...
But all the jacket trousers, thermal liners, base layers and that stuff will cook you as sure as eggs is eggs...
However if you like standing in the bright sun with all your clobber on the white one should be marginal cooler...
But all the jacket trousers, thermal liners, base layers and that stuff will cook you as sure as eggs is eggs...
They are uncool, it looks like you're trying to impersonate a police officer.
according to QI there is no difference, I make no comment but it was on the other night.
Mutley
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I can't imagine that you would be able to determine a difference in the thermal qualities of a helmet shell given the amount of foam they are packed with these days 
mcinlb
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Since all(?) helmets are lined with polystyrene foam, I think this insulation would negate any effect of the colour.
les049
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I loved em !!
I saw them do a display on Whitley Links when I was a kid in the late 70's and loved em ! especially the jumping through a hoop of fire.
Made me want to join the Royal Signals just to become a dispatch rider in the army.
I saw them do a display on Whitley Links when I was a kid in the late 70's and loved em ! especially the jumping through a hoop of fire.
Made me want to join the Royal Signals just to become a dispatch rider in the army.
Bury_Dave
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I can't imagine that you would be able to determine a difference in the thermal qualities of a helmet shell given the amount of foam they are packed with these days
Absolutely !
Ventilation of your body will make WAY more difference.
I did read somewhere though that white helmets are involved in a significantly lower number of accidents than painted ones relative to how many of each type are sold.
casperghst42
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Yes. In my experience even when I leave my helmet out in the sun does not make it boiling hot.
Only issue, white helmets are a pain to keep clean.
Casper
Only issue, white helmets are a pain to keep clean.
Casper
They must be cooler -
White - reflects heat
Black - absorbs heat
(Although I did get a 'U' for Physics O level)
Whether they are 'cool' though, is another question entirely
White - reflects heat
Black - absorbs heat
(Although I did get a 'U' for Physics O level)
Whether they are 'cool' though, is another question entirely
They must be cooler -
White - reflects heat
Black - absorbs heat
(Although I did get a 'U' for Physics O level)
Whether they are 'cool' though, is another question entirely
Yes, you are correct, but black also radiates heat far more effectively than white. Paint all your domestic radiators black and the house will warm up far more rapidly.
Stonker
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As I typed the thread, I wondered how long it would be....
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