That's not exactly a very good list. Here's what i think is a better one: - doesn't look cool - slightly less comfortable - one more thing to think about and

That's not exactly a very good list. Here's what i think is a better one: - doesn't look cool - slightly less comfortable - one more thing to think about and carry along when you go for a ride On the plus side: - does actually make you safer - its cheap unless you need a super competition-brand-etc (then you've a different issue) - its light - when everybody wears it you don't have to feel like you're the only clown who fears for his life wearing one