Why do cycle helmets look boring? Most countries allow cyclists to decide for themselves whether or not to wear protective headgear, but there is very little choice when it comes to design. For the most part, an air vent or extended peak passes for innovation. Halloween is a perfect excuse to consider something a little more flamboyant.
Haunted helmets
After all, if you decide to wear a helmet when you commute into town or pop to the shops, why must it look like something from the Tour de France? Style-conscious cyclists frustrated by run-of-the-mill headgear this Halloween can seek inspiration from custom helmet maker smirkmasks.com.
The designs are far more expensive and menacing than the standard polystyrene and plastic design available from your local bicycle shop, but since when was bespoke design cheap or pedestrian in appearance?
Haunted helmets: This design features illuminated eyes..
Environmentally friendly cycle insurance
On the face of it, one cycle insurance policy is much like another, but the devil is the detail. How much excess you will be charged is just one of the things that varies wildly between providers. Another is so called ‘new-for-old’ replacement – many insurers use this term, but if your bicycle is more than a few years old, devalue it severely. This means you are left out of pocket when you come to replace it. Read our insider guide to cycle insurance.
We cover the theft of bicycle parts (including quick release wheels and saddles) as standard and with a low standard excess of 5% (minimum £25). We offer a new-for-old for life – however old the bike, if it’s stolen you get enough to buy a new model. Furthermore, every cycle insurance policy you buy from us helps support the work of the ETA Trust, our charity campaigning for a cleaner, safer transport future.
For over 26 years we have been providing straightforward, affordable bicycle insurance. Whether you use your bike to commute, shop, race or amble in the park, ETA Cycle Insurance has you covered. We never devalue bikes no matter their age, allow you to buy your replacement bike wherever you like, replace stolen quick release components and handle claims in-house.
The Good Shopping Guide voted us Britain’s most ethical insurance company 2016.
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