Why no large Nutcase helmets?

Large, please

Guest writer Jonathan Donihue asks why the Nutcase company’s most colorful helmets are not offered in large sizes.

I recently bought a Nutcase helmet for my wife. We were both very pleased to see that your company has extremely high quality products and imaginative designs. I decided to purchase one for myself but, on visiting your website, I was discouraged to see that all your most imaginative and artistic designs are only available in small and medium sizes.

Oregon Drive Less Challenge

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Appliqued bicycle jerseys

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Cross-country librarian

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Zagster bikeshare in Ashland, Oregon

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‘Like riding a bike’

Cartoon image created with Bitstrips

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