Women -- You and Your Bike Helmet
If you do not regularly wear a helmet what reason best describes why you donât?
| 0% (0) | I donât own a helmet | |
|---|---|---|
| 8% (4) | It donât like having helmet hair | |
| 2% (1) | It gives me a sweaty head | |
| 16% (8) | Wearing a helmet makes me look/feel dorky. | |
| 6% (3) | I donât like carrying a helmet when Iâm no longer on my bicycle. | |
| 8% (4) | Other | |
| 0% (0) | They don't fit my head right | |
| 60% (30) | I always wear a helmet |
50 voters have answered this question.
Are there any other reasons you choose not to wear a helmet?
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14 voters have answered this question.
When using your bicycle for casual trips such as going a few blocks to the store, or to recreational riding do you usually wear a helmet?
| 15% (8) | Usually | |
|---|---|---|
| 11% (6) | Occasionally | |
| 9% (5) | Rarely | |
| 11% (6) | Never | |
| 52% (28) | Always |
53 voters have answered this question.
Have you ever had an accident on your bicycle which resulted in a head impact?
| 35% (19) | Yes | |
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| 64% (34) | No |
53 voters have answered this question.
Which represents your typical describes bike usage?
| 22% (12) | Commuting | |
|---|---|---|
| 9% (5) | Utility cycling / car free lifestyle | |
| 5% (3) | Racing | |
| 3% (2) | Mountain biking | |
| 18% (10) | Leisure | |
| 15% (8) | Fitness | |
| 24% (13) | Other |
53 voters have answered this question.
If anything what do you like or dislike about your current helmet? What would you like to see improved or added?
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32 voters have answered this question.
What is your dream bicycle?
| 13% (7) | Classic Dutch City bike | |
|---|---|---|
| 9% (5) | A Beautiful Cruiser | |
| 11% (6) | A Vintage Inticately Lugged steel Racing Bike | |
| 22% (12) | A Sleek Carbon road bike | |
| 0% (0) | A tricked out Fixie | |
| 1% (1) | BMX | |
| 5% (3) | An unstopable free ride rig | |
| 5% (3) | Utility Bike | |
| 1% (1) | Tandem | |
| 0% (0) | recumbent | |
| 0% (0) | Tricycle | |
| 28% (15) | Other |
53 voters have answered this question.
What Features would be most important to you when purchasing a helmet for casual riding such as commuting or leisure cycling? (Assuming all options provided an equal measure of safety)
| 16% (9) | More vents and better air flow. | |
|---|---|---|
| 17% (10) | More sophisticated -- Actually Fashionable graphics for grown Women! | |
| 12% (7) | The use of natural materials such as fabrics, wools and felts instead of plastic shells. | |
| 7% (4) | Styling inspired by performance and racing | |
| 5% (3) | The use of technical materials such as spaceage foams and carbon fiber | |
| 30% (17) | I don't care what it looks like as long as it's comfortable | |
| 10% (6) | Attachment points for accessories such as lights, a rain cover and a mirror |
56 voters have answered this question.
do you prefer a helmet with a visor?
| 43% (23) | yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 56% (30) | no |
53 voters have answered this question.
If you currently own a helmet what "style" is it?
| 34% (17) | Racing - well vented and light weight | |
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| 10% (5) | BMX/Skateboard -Hard shell multi impact style. | |
| 16% (8) | Commuting - has attachment points for mirrors, or a light- conservative styling. | |
| 8% (4) | Womenâs specific -feminine colours /graphics. | |
| 18% (9) | "Race" inspired well vented, fast looking. | |
| 12% (6) | other |
49 voters have answered this question.
What are the most important, non-safety, or price related details which influence your decision when buying a helmet. select all that apply.
| 6% (3) | feminine Colors options | |
|---|---|---|
| 4% (2) | Racy styling | |
| 31% (15) | How big it makes your head look | |
| 10% (5) | Graphics | |
| 31% (15) | Lack of graphics - muted "styling" | |
| 4% (2) | Brand Loyalty | |
| 10% (5) | Matching it to the bicycle | |
| 2% (1) | Matching it to your wardrobe |
48 voters have answered this question.
