nick
Bout to ride bike (standard bike ) to Walmart, and friend putting me in a full face bike helmet. Are these ok on bikes? Sticker says 'for non motor bikes only'. Didnt think they made full face helmets for reg bikes, are these ok style wise? Seems odd
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They make full-face helmets for mountain bikes now (that is, bicycles). They're for riding through trees and stuff so you don't get slapped in the face with branches. They're very light, they're good up to about 15-20 mph.
Most states require a DOT (Dept. of Transportation) approved helmet. But the DOT's standards allow manufacturers to simply declare they fit the standard. There's no requirement for outside testing by an independent lab. Some of those little beanie helmets you see on Harley guys are not DOT approved, but they carry a DOT sticker in the packaging, which you can put on yourself, and that's legal!
Anyway, try on a full-face helmet made for a motorcycle and you'll see, it's a lot heavier and more substantial.
They make full-face helmets for mountain bikes now (that is, bicycles). They're for riding through trees and stuff so you don't get slapped in the face with branches. They're very light, they're good up to about 15-20 mph.
Most states require a DOT (Dept. of Transportation) approved helmet. But the DOT's standards allow manufacturers to simply declare they fit the standard. There's no requirement for outside testing by an independent lab. Some of those little beanie helmets you see on Harley guys are not DOT approved, but they carry a DOT sticker in the packaging, which you can put on yourself, and that's legal!
Anyway, try on a full-face helmet made for a motorcycle and you'll see, it's a lot heavier and more substantial.
What should a simple bicycle helmet cost? I think some sports stores are way over-priced?
starryeyed
WEll, I'm on a budget, and I returned a helmet to Target for $15.00. Now, I thought maybe it was cheap, but then when I look at the $40.00 helmets at Sports Authority and Dick's Sporting Goods, I wonder if they're the same quality, just over-priced, or if I'm really getting somethign better?
Right price? Good store in Albany, NY or national chain?
Wow, there's a lot of helpful people and good info here already! THanks to all... will be back for a best answer later, but it will be tough.
The story about gettng one's head run over by a truck was especially moving!
Thanks!
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More expensive doesn't mean safer. The main thing you're looking for is if it is certified to meet certain standards of safety. The pricier helmets usually cost more for reasons other than safety: design, lighter materials, more ventilation, more "advanced" or easier strapping systems, and their higher price has nothing to do with safety. Perhaps the "lightness" feature (the helmet being lighter in weight) may be important enough for you to pay more, but I don't know that any helmets are "heavy." The important thing is to look for is a helmet that meets safety standards and that has a good fit for your head (so try it on before you buy and compare the fit of different models).
More expensive doesn't mean safer. The main thing you're looking for is if it is certified to meet certain standards of safety. The pricier helmets usually cost more for reasons other than safety: design, lighter materials, more ventilation, more "advanced" or easier strapping systems, and their higher price has nothing to do with safety. Perhaps the "lightness" feature (the helmet being lighter in weight) may be important enough for you to pay more, but I don't know that any helmets are "heavy." The important thing is to look for is a helmet that meets safety standards and that has a good fit for your head (so try it on before you buy and compare the fit of different models).
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