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Old Sep 26, 2008 | 03:27 PM
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I was in NYC last week and noticed a lot of bikers wearing their helmets backwards. Didn't know if this was a new trend or had some aerodynamic merit. I did try it and the only thing I noticed was that my helmet did not rise up when riding.

Has anyone else noticed this phenomenon? Thoughts??? Opinions???
 
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Old Sep 26, 2008 | 03:29 PM
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They do it a lot in Mexico...saw it a lot this past summer in Cancun. They all wear the same model of polo style half helmet though, and I think they spin em backwards because the polo front catches too much air.
 
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"They do it a lot in Mexico, I think they spin em backwards because the polo front catches too much air."

Or the sticker that says "Front" is in English?

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Originally Posted by Low E
I was in NYC last week and noticed a lot of bikers wearing their helmets backwards.

Has anyone else noticed this phenomenon? Thoughts??? Opinions???

I have seen a pic of that before

 
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Its supposed to keep anyone from sneakin' up on ya.
 
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Hmmm.. gonna try this with my full face...
 
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Hmmm.. gonna try this with my full face...
Haaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
 
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