7 Features bicycle helmets

bicycle helmets feature protects the rider of life is indisputable. According to the report of the US Highway Safety Insurance Research shows that: the number of American deaths in 1999 cycling 98% did not wear a helmet, while wearing a helmet in the accident hit people so seriously injured that they head to reduce the risk factor by 85%. With the increase of hard asphalt and stone paths, cycling head injuries when accidents also increased, riding helmet can provide due protection to vulnerable head, it is essential rider EQUIPMENT.
Usually people who have not had an accident, appreciate the importance of good equipment is not a lot of people kind of inferiority complex, that people with good equipment is loaded to force, it is not true, in the same crash rate, we certainly hope the stronger the better protection, life time, you save money on equipment, is in the hospital more money, and now the most minor fracture, but also nearly million, saving this place is really worth the candle. Take a look at the merits of the seven characteristics discriminating helmet.
[Texture] - good density
Helmets generally used foam (Normal or high density difference between the two lies in the collision effects) cast, and has a smooth surface of the shell;
[light
What pressure can not be too heavy on the head, which is the reason did not use a helmet riding alloys; most of the helmets weigh between 9-16 ounces, it's just pound unit even lighter! Note: Most cheap helmets are heavy.
[Lining] - Washable
Washable corduroy or antimicrobial helmet liners and other features can make your helmet to keep clean, wearing fresh. Workmanship helmet lining its coverage, better texture, and the inner helmet bond was also stronger, lined the back of the Velcro may facilitate cleaning of the lining, just put it to soak in the liquid detergent or detergent added fine water a few minutes, and then hand a little rub a few times, and then rinse it with water, dry it.
] [Wearing comfort - can adjust head circumference
Cheap helmets are generally not comfortable. Helmet obedient match is a must, helmet bike shop is a small, medium, large, and extended sizes. And I am afraid the only cheap helmet fits all, and to know to wear comfortable helmet can greatly reduce the rider's head and neck oppression and when subjected to impact maximize the protective effect;
[Permeability] - feel dry
To ensure that you head dry on long rides. Ventilation holes on the helmet more airflow around the head of the greater, the more you feel cool. Cheap helmet only a few air holes will be hot. However, keep in mind that the more vents a helmet on your head the more exposure, and therefore the degree of protection will be reduced accordingly. Proposal in hot weather, wearing a "sweat band" in your head, to prevent the sweat out of your eyes. In the cold season, to wear "ear warmers" or wear elastic thin scarf (called balaklavas) on the inside to keep warm.
[Species] - to meet the needs riding
Half helmet riding helmet divided highway dedicated formula (no hat), dual mountain road (with removable hat) and the like. Some friends of mine using a similar helmet with baseball or skating. Full helmet-style riding helmet shape like motorcycle helmets, generally downhill or climbing car enthusiasts. So, you choose the category also determines the price of a helmet to a certain extent.
[] Sense of design - humane
There are different kinds of type helmet, in front of some plastic helmet with a visor to shield eyes from sun or rain. Helmet with visor can be sunscreen, reflective signs affixed to the helmet can prevent mistakenly hit during the night riding. The more eye-catching color at night, a car or other cyclists more easily see you. (PS: Do not believe the color-hyun is loaded B)
In addition to the above points decision helmet Price, another point is that, in addition to material costs, more research and development of intellectual property, marketing costs, a premium brand and other factors, the price can not be generalized, at least in the helmet industry, for technical content requirements very high, compared to those LV and other luxury goods, it is more kind.
In summary, in the selection of a Bicycle Helmet when you should press the importance of helmet chosen to give priority to their own needs, and reasonably priced helmets, but pay attention to the choice of the following priorities: comfort> breathable> Appearance> weight.
How often change once the helmet is reasonable?
The purpose of the helmet is broken, this is the helmet should role. Helmet material used is a crushing blow and then, when something hits the head, the helmet will be crushed or broken. This is the role of the helmet to protect the head. Helmet is designed to withstand at least once a hit! At any time after the collision, must promptly replace the old helmet, in order to ensure its optimum performance.
Note: Regardless of whether the fall or collision before, the rider should be replaced once every three years riding helmet. Because, although without the helmet collision, but sun exposure and sweat erosion will also make helmet and some ACCESSORIES aging, thus weakening the safety factor, damaged helmet protection.
No matter how much money riding helmet, must bear!
some advices:
1, if the helmet with instructions, please read carefully before wearing.
2. Avoid using chemicals to clean the helmet. The manufacturer recommends using a soft cloth or sponge, add some soap and water.
3. Do not place in the attic, garage, trunk, and so easy to high temperatures. Overheating easy to make a big plastic foam bubbles, do not wear a helmet overheated injury.
4, please do not take the helmet to others. You have to clear their helmet usage, to ensure that he is in good condition after each use.