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December 22, 2008

WE MAKE HEADWAY WITH THE CYCLISTS

Fresh from not inviting me to his birthday party, Goldfish’s Dom sent this in, which earns him minimal points as he begins the mammoth climb back into the good books.

You would have caught the various attacks along the Atlantic Seaboard, with regards to cyclists entering and dining in restaurants and eateries with their helmets on. With no obvious MO other than to annoy, these assailants should possibly look at this latest bit of gear, which could possibly add some coolness to their otherwise preposterous outfits.

I give you… the Yakkay helmet.

Dave spotted on Wired, and this is the low down:

 

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The Yakkay helmet..
www.yakkay.com

 

No Dorky Dome, This Bike Helmet Goes From Glam to Gilligan

Bike helmets are crucial for keeping your skull safe, but face it — they make you look like a total dweeb. Danish lidmaker Yakkay has developed an innovative system that protects your head and your ego. The adjustable helmet comes with a series of inserts for a close fit that still lets cooling breezes through. But the real draw is the fabric overlay that transforms the usual dorky dome into a fetching hat. There are four styles, ranging from glamorista to Gilligan. A stainless-steel buckle adds some urban edge.

[more here]

 

That’s what I’m fucking talking about. That’s what I would wear, you know, if I was a freak.

That’s a trilby, by the way, not a fedora. But we’ll be chatting about that later..