Bicycle Helmets and what you think?

Matt E

So, Just wondering what you all think of them? The helmet safety standards are very wierdly tested and helmets dont really protect you from a side hit like a hit from center of the top. Anyhow, if its a law in some states for children up to 16 and in other states, that even adults have to wear them, why are they not standard with the bicycle that you buy? I mean, cars automatically come with safety belts because they have been proven to help with safety during accidents, and because its the law to wear them so why arent bikes not fitted with a free helmet voucher? Besides the whole companies trying to make extra money do you know why this is not a law yet?

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Helmets are NOT like seatbelts in cars, they are separate and vary widely in design and price. Furthermore, there is no national law saying every bike rider must wear a helmet. The manufacturuer of the bike isn't the manufacturer of the helmet, so how do costs get assigned? How much does the voucher cover? Does the helmet manufacturuer get paid if the bike buyer doesn't want a helmet? etc, etc.

It makes more sense the way it is. If the law says helmet everyone picks what they want/can afford (all have to meet safety standards despite cost differences). If they don't have to have one/choose not to there is no extra cost. To do otherwise puts costs up for everyone.

What do you think of the look of this helmet?

Q. I received a troxel legacy riding helmet for christmas as I was in great need of one, I wanted to know what you thought of the way it looked, does it look like a bicycle helmet to you? what do you rate it out of 10? I will post the link of my new helmet below, and also the link to my old helmet, is there even a comparision between the two helmets? like is the other one even as close to as good as my new one? I'll post the links below! 10 POINTS!
old helmet:
http://www.google.ca/imgres?q=troxel+riding+helmet&hl=en&sa=G&biw=1024&bih=513&gbv=2&tbm=isch&tbnid=1dlBwdrfJ0dogM:&imgrefurl=http://www.villagetack.com/products/Troxel-Sport-Riding-Helmet.html&docid=UkvBvlH_TzyMNM&imgurl=http://www.villagetack.com/product_images/j/731/sport-troxel-helmet__84295_zoom.jpg&w=443&h=480&ei=x_73Tt2OEYqrgwf1x_GzAg&zoom=1


New helmet: http://www.google.ca/imgres?q=troxel+riding+helmet&hl=en&sa=G&biw=1024&bih=513&gbv=2&tbm=isch&tbnid=FAzIkm3oTk3-OM:&imgrefurl=http://www.lexingtonhorse.com/index.php%3Fmain_page%3Dproduct_info%26products_id%3D6244&docid=bRIgZlMGnAeDdM&imgurl=http://www.lexingtonhorse.com/images/TroxelLegacySmoke.jpg&w=431&h=460&ei=x_73Tt2OEYqrgwf1x_GzAg&zoom=1&iact=hc&dur=625&sig=116369562151885602107&page=1&tbnh=153&tbnw=141&start=0&ndsp=10&ved=1t:429,r:3,s:0&tx=107&ty=121&vpx=586&vpy=138&hovh=232&hovw=217

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I have the same Troxel riding hat as you! Just in pink.
Troxel helmets are very good quality helmets.
Often run a little higher price.
Mine has held up for more than 3 years.
They are very sturdy.

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WHAT TYPE OF HELMET do I BUY for MOPEDS?

FLy

what type of helmet do i need to buy for drive my moped.. i did read somewhere that maryland law ( state i live in) says moped drivers do not have to wear helmets.. which sounds crazy to me.. (bicycle riders are required by maryland law to wear helmets if you ride on the street).. so maybe the info i read was wrong.. but EITHER way im wearing a helmet... but im not sure which type of helmet to buy...


1. do i get an open faced motorcycle helmet ( what i was thinking about getting)

2. a full faced motorcycle helmet

3. or do they have moped style helmets i see vespa helmets on sale at ebay.. but im not really feeling those type of style helmets.. so would an open faced motorcylce helmet be the best choice or not???

Answer
Two things to think about: Saftey and Price. It depends if you want alot of one and some of the other or if you can comprimise. Let me tell you though, full face helmets are made mainly for saftey versus comfort. Full face helms take some getting used to and are designed to be SNUG around the face and head in order to work best to provide their best protection. They will cost the most since they are all around protective.
An open faced helmet is usually used by people who want some protection, alot of comfort and never expect to collide face first into the pavement (the plexiglass is not that tough lol.) Easy to get on and off (not a struggle like a full face). Usually they cost less than full faced helmets.
Both types have the chin straps, of course, to keep the helm on your head.
I know nothing of moped specific helmets though, although I can contribute that I have yet to see a moped rider wear a full faced helmet, although if you want to be origional there you go lol. If you get up to freeway/highway speeds on your moped, full faced is still prob the way to go since it is not really you worried if you are going to turn your own self over onto the road but the concern of drivers who might collide with you. Hence the importance of a full faced helmet.
D.O.T. and SNELL approved full faced helmets are recommended, approved and well tested and I am certain D.O.T. certs are available on open faced helmets as well. However they are only good for one fall as one will see in the information when they buy a helmet. These two certifications are greatly important in saftey concerns since many have seen cheap imitations fail with disasterous results. It is very extensive in the reasons why helms last one fall so I will conclude my contribution.
Take care in your search and good luck.

Bicycle Helmets and what you think?

Matt E

So, Just wondering what you all think of them? The helmet safety standards are very wierdly tested and helmets dont really protect you from a side hit like a hit from center of the top. Anyhow, if its a law in some states for children up to 16 and in other states, that even adults have to wear them, why are they not standard with the bicycle that you buy? I mean, cars automatically come with safety belts because they have been proven to help with safety during accidents, and because its the law to wear them so why arent bikes not fitted with a free helmet voucher? Besides the whole companies trying to make extra money do you know why this is not a law yet?

Answer
Helmets are NOT like seatbelts in cars, they are separate and vary widely in design and price. Furthermore, there is no national law saying every bike rider must wear a helmet. The manufacturuer of the bike isn't the manufacturer of the helmet, so how do costs get assigned? How much does the voucher cover? Does the helmet manufacturuer get paid if the bike buyer doesn't want a helmet? etc, etc.

It makes more sense the way it is. If the law says helmet everyone picks what they want/can afford (all have to meet safety standards despite cost differences). If they don't have to have one/choose not to there is no extra cost. To do otherwise puts costs up for everyone.

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California, riding a bicycle with no helmet?

Hey guys I'm moving near my job soon and it's a great opportunity to go green and Bike my way to work everyday.

I was wondering if I can get a ticket if I get caught riding a bicycle on the bike lane with no helmet? what about the sidewalk?

Thank you in advanced.
Btw im over 18 not sure if it makes a difference or not

Answer
Helmet law or no helmet law... You should wear a helmet. The ticket is a small price to pay. Having a cracked skull because some little dog ran under you, or a crack in the pavement sent you flying, or even worse an equipment malfunction messing you up is a not worth it. You can't come back from some damage to your skull.

In most towns biking on the side walk is illegal. At least in Georgia it is. I have never viewed a cop giving a ticket for it. Side walks are for walking and bike lanes for biking. The side of the road is for bikes too! In my state every road has share the road signage. Meaning cycles have as much of a right to be in the street as a car. Remember that a cycle will never win a battle with a car! So, break your pride and put on a helmet. This coming from the guy that hates to put his on, but knows he also wants to save his brain too.

WHAT TYPE OF HELMET do I BUY for MOPEDS?

FLy

what type of helmet do i need to buy for drive my moped.. i did read somewhere that maryland law ( state i live in) says moped drivers do not have to wear helmets.. which sounds crazy to me.. (bicycle riders are required by maryland law to wear helmets if you ride on the street).. so maybe the info i read was wrong.. but EITHER way im wearing a helmet... but im not sure which type of helmet to buy...


1. do i get an open faced motorcycle helmet ( what i was thinking about getting)

2. a full faced motorcycle helmet

3. or do they have moped style helmets i see vespa helmets on sale at ebay.. but im not really feeling those type of style helmets.. so would an open faced motorcylce helmet be the best choice or not???

Answer
Two things to think about: Saftey and Price. It depends if you want alot of one and some of the other or if you can comprimise. Let me tell you though, full face helmets are made mainly for saftey versus comfort. Full face helms take some getting used to and are designed to be SNUG around the face and head in order to work best to provide their best protection. They will cost the most since they are all around protective.
An open faced helmet is usually used by people who want some protection, alot of comfort and never expect to collide face first into the pavement (the plexiglass is not that tough lol.) Easy to get on and off (not a struggle like a full face). Usually they cost less than full faced helmets.
Both types have the chin straps, of course, to keep the helm on your head.
I know nothing of moped specific helmets though, although I can contribute that I have yet to see a moped rider wear a full faced helmet, although if you want to be origional there you go lol. If you get up to freeway/highway speeds on your moped, full faced is still prob the way to go since it is not really you worried if you are going to turn your own self over onto the road but the concern of drivers who might collide with you. Hence the importance of a full faced helmet.
D.O.T. and SNELL approved full faced helmets are recommended, approved and well tested and I am certain D.O.T. certs are available on open faced helmets as well. However they are only good for one fall as one will see in the information when they buy a helmet. These two certifications are greatly important in saftey concerns since many have seen cheap imitations fail with disasterous results. It is very extensive in the reasons why helms last one fall so I will conclude my contribution.
Take care in your search and good luck.

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Where can I find a bicycle helmet in Bangalore?

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Deepika S

Where can I find a bicycle helmet in Bangalore? Also, any idea about the pricing ?

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Walmart??? forget Bangalore, it's not anywhere in India.
Why dont you try in Olympic sports on Double Road, few helmet shops on JC Road or near Urvashi theatre.

Where can you buy bicycle helmets in bulk or wholesale?

Ama

We have a club that needs to buy about 50 bicycle helmets in a variety of sizes. We don't know where to find 50 helmets for a good price. Suggestions would be great, thank you for your time!

Answer
http://www.prorider.com/org/p70/Economy-Bike-Helmet/product_info.html?gclid=CJG2qKDmjKUCFQp75Qodu3iLNw

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When choosing materials to make helmets, what physical properties would you look for?

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Mariella M

You work for a company that makes helmets: motorcycle helmets, bicycle helmets, baseball and football helmets. When choosing materials to make these helmets, what physical properties would you look for? explain

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Durability: the material may be impacted by another object with greater
hardness, but sustain little or no permanent damage to its own structure.
Hardness: the material needs to have a hardness that is as great as
possible so that it will be protective to the wearer when impacted.
Resiliance: the material needs to be able to absorb an impact with
some degree of deformation, but return to its original shape when the
impact force has been removed. This absorbtion of energy is critical,
because one does not want the impact force to be transferred to the
wearer. The idea is to sacrifice damage to the helmet material, and have
it absorb the energy of impact, rather than have that energy passed on
to the wearers head.
Light weight: the material should be as light as possible for comfort to the wearer.
Easily shaped: the materials need to be easily formed by standard manufacturing methods, so that it may be built efficiently and for the
lowest price. Efficient methods include processes like hot-melt molding,
blow-forming, and machining.
Low cost: the basic materials need to be as low cost as possible to make
the finished product affordable and competitive with similar products on
the market.

How much would a good price be for a new moped? What about a good used one?

Phoenix Lu

Also, what kind of moped would you recommend I buy? I'm not in the market for one now, but in several years, I plan on purchasing one, and I'm curious about what a good price would be, so I don't get cheated. Any info you could give would be helpful.

Also, how does one keep a moped secure? How practical are they for travel? I won't buy one until I live in a city, perhaps overseas.
By the way, I do value my life, and I have a car.

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A typical price range is 1,100-3,000 depending on the seller. Merchants have large markups, though, so buying onlne and having it delivered (often FREE!) us not a bad idea.
A 49 cc doesnt require a motorcycle license (here in FL) and there isn't a requirement for insurance for any size engine. Of course, you can do what i did and take a safety course anyway and get a motorcycle endorsement for you own good and peace of mind.

I recommend Vento or Vespa. These are by far the better made and longer lasting, and shopworker dont 'cringe' when you mention their name like they do when you say 'Quinqi' or Verucci....
Yes, theyre ALL made in China/Japan/Beijing/Hong Kong/Bangladesh with the exception of Vespa-- Vento is ASSEMBLED in the US tho the parts come from China, however- it's WAYYY better made than the rest.

I keep mine secure by parking it in my yard, by my bedroom window, tied to a BIG ENOUGH tree with 11 feet of 3 inch link steel chain (and something like 3/4" width). It's the highest strength and size chain that home depot sells! AND, I use the biggest lock I can buy. The lock itself is about 15 dollars.
I loop the chain around the tree, and through either the chassy of the motor (underbelly of the bike) or around the middle of the bike (where you put your feet to ride) without enough slack to pull the bike out. When I take it out, I have a smaller chain to take with me under the seat, which I loop around the middle of the bike and through the wheel of the fornt tire. Plus, my new bike has an alarm, too, so I turn it on. If I'm home, I usually dont to spare the battery becuase I can hear whats going on outside. Often, you can park the scooter in a bike rack and loop the chain through that. Depends on the place.

They are incerdibly practical for travel, consideirg you buy above 49cc-- that means you get 40+ miles per hour, up to 60-65 mph. And it's a strong enough ride, to keep up with traffic, and merge when necessary (forget merging with a 49cc!! You're stuck where you are around 35 mph!)
I buy a crate, a plastic organization crate with slots, and attach it to the back of the bike with bungees. Its more stoagre than the typical trunks that supply you with (if at all). I also buy a medium (15x15") cargo net to keep thing inside the crate when I go over bumps! That's ~7$ on amazon.com just type in cargo net and pick that size.

The only weakness I can think of is being in the sun/heat more than in a car. I am in FL, and I suffer sometimes if I ahev to travel in broad sunlight- cover up witha light jacket. Always wear a helmet- get a tinted visor if you can or just wear sunglesses underneath.
Also groceries- there is little space and also it is not kept in an air conditioned trunk like in a car. That's okay, though, if you make short trips or just goa bit more often and buy little at a time. Works just fine. (Esp if your going overseas, its actually normal to buy only what you can carry or bicycle back home)
BUY INSURANCE, even tho it isnt needed- people DO try to steal them or will if they can, also, if someone hits you or the bike, you are covered.

I own both a Quinqi 49cc (1,200$) and a Vento 150cc (2,400$ at a discount to me). I love both bikes. I REALLY love my VENTO!!! An average week of about ~55 miles travel, I have to buy gas once or twice at 2$ or 3$ per purchase. I have 1.6 gallon tank on the quinqi and 2.2 gallons on the Vento.
....errrr.... any more questions... ask me!
Oh and I love to decorate by basket with reflectors, or, the bike itself I apply reflective pinstripting/decals liek you get at streetglo.net or similar shops, it comes in any size or color or design (even a custom design and size) and you can put it anywhere you like. It blends in during the day, and when a light shines on it at night, it's like a fireman's coat or the reflectors on the street! Really glows! It's cool and it's a good safety measure! You can do your helmet that way too!

Cheers and happy moped-hunting, and enjoy the ride!!

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What is the best kind of bicycle helmet?

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moorfr

I am in the market for a bicycle helmet. I am a casual cyclist...I just have a mountain bike that I don't ride too often, so it doesn't have to be a "professional" one. I just want something comfortable with excellent protection and something that has adequate ventilation. Can anyone recommend a good helmet for someone like myself?

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You should be able to get a good quality helmet for $40. I would look for one with the foam molded into the shell. They hold up a little better. Most helmets are well vented . THey also should have a retention system.

The most import is fit. Go to a bike shop and try several models on. They should stay in place fairly well if you shake your head without the chin strap tightened. If you feel a pressure point, you may want to look for something else. It will get very annoying after a couple of hours in the saddle.

The Giro Transfer goes for under $30-$40 i in molded, has a retention system and is well vented. I am sure there are other comparable ones. But a comparable Bell or other branded helmet should have similar features for about the same price. Just buy the one that is most comfortable.

Is there a difference in bicycle helmets?

c_schumack

I am looking through a bicycling catalog and the prices range from $25 to over $150 for bicycling helmets. I would assume they all have to meet guidelines for protecting your head - surely the more expensive ones will not protect it 5 times better. There seems to be a thing about the number of air vents. I notice the weight between them all is nearly the same. Other than air vents, what advantages would I notice as a user if I went with a mid priced helmet over the cheapest helmet?

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Weight, venting, and marketing make up the biggest differences in the cost of helmets. Helmets must meet the same standards, so the function of all the helmets is presumably equivalent. However, one way that manufacturers make some models less is expensive is to make less sizes. For example, using 2 molds instead of 3 saves the company development, manufacturing, and distribution costs, but it means less size options for you to get a helmet that fits well.

When it comes to comfort and safety, a good fit is the most important factor. More expensive helmets tend to come in a larger variety of sizes with more control over chin strap and back-of-the-head adjustments. I have found helmets with tensioning systems on the back of the helmet to be the most comfortable and to have the most secure fit.

Definitely go to a bike shop with lots of models and sizes in stock, and then try on a wide variety of options to see what fits your head and your wallet best.

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