On Sun, 22 May 2005 21:48:22 -0700, "Peter" reply to newsgroup only wrote:

I am a 79 year old senior citizen, but I am still able to ride my almost 50
year old three-speed "Made in England" bicycle.

However I have been unable to find a bicycle helmet that is held onto one's
head without the strap under the chin. Unfortunately at my age that strap
is not tolerable for me.

Hence I wonder if anyone in this group might have some suggestions for a
bicycle helmet that can safely be used without the use of chin straps.

Thanks a lot in advance,

You're stuck with the strap, it's the only practical way to ensure that the
helmet isn't dislodged by a fall or the "bounce" after the first hit. However,
the strap should NOT be holding the helmet down. the strap should be loose with
plenty of room for you to eat, drink or scratch your jaw.

The fit and shape of the helmet should be such that it doesn't rattle around on
your head. Good helmets will have an adjustable band that fits low on the back
of your skull that keeps it in place. If the chin strap need to be tightened to
keep the helmet in place, it is junk or the completely wrong size and probably
no good anyway. For the most part any helmet the right size over, say, $30
should work.

Ron