maxkan 32 Posted August 4, 2018 Hi, I watched this video and now I'd like to buy a helmet I ride with moderate speed, so I guess I don't need a full face. I just need a helmet that can save from brain injury in a case of unlikely accident. It can be one-time use as a bike helmet. I'd appreciate any recommendations that would look reasonably cool and not bulky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Fat Unicyclist 5,386 Posted August 4, 2018 I ride with a Giro Switchblade. Perhaps it is a memory of motorcycle helmets, but I like the fact that it covers my ears. And it has a removable chin guard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stephen 3,230 Posted August 4, 2018 11 hours ago, maxkan said: Hi, I watched this video and now I'd like to buy a helmet I ride with moderate speed, so I guess I don't need a full face. I just need a helmet that can save from brain injury in a case of unlikely accident. It can be one-time use as a bike helmet. I'd appreciate any recommendations that would look reasonably cool and not bulky I've just ordered this https://bearandbear.com/product/thousand-poplock-bicycle-helmet/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Siggy 175 Posted August 5, 2018 23 hours ago, stephen said: I've just ordered this https://bearandbear.com/product/thousand-poplock-bicycle-helmet/ I like the look of thousands but not sure if it’s fullt certified. When looking for half shell helmets I found this useful: https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/amp.reddit.com/r/ElectricSkateboarding/comments/8hjxgl/guide_to_certified_helmets_helmetsorg/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LanghamP 3,154 Posted August 5, 2018 Depends on what certification you are looking at. Skate certification looks at impacts from multiple angles (but not front!), downhill looks at front and crown, and bicycle just looks at crown. Unfortunately most if not all studies on bicycle helmet use show insignificant injury and fatality rates between bicycle helmet users versus non users. In contrast, DOT helmet use is highly correlated with survival, as are true skateboard helmets. My takeaway of reading several of these studies is that you are better off riding in areas with no cars with no helmet that places with cars with helmet. Wearing a helmet has cars passing you closer due to risk compensation. To simplify, wear a DOT certified or a skateboard certified helmet. I believe bike helmets are just fine if they meet these conditions. --Covers the temple. --Near the brow. --Extends significantly below the brain stem. --Over the jaw joint. Very few bicycle helmets meet these requirements; ergo, avoid such helmets. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LanghamP 3,154 Posted August 5, 2018 Here is an example of a skate and bike certified helmet. Triple Eight Gotham Matte Helmet, Blue, Small/Medium https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JS6XY7S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_61WzBbECE7E34 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stephen 3,230 Posted August 5, 2018 for full protection I'd wear a full face i know it's safer but then again i didn't wear a full face on my mountain bikes i don't wear any at the moment so thought I'd at least cover my head with somthing , i don't do speed but also don't want to go overboard with protection either .. where do you stop accidents will happen I've covered my head , elbows,wrists,knees and shoulders ,, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mkygod 16 Posted August 16, 2018 I like the look of Bern "zip-mold" helmets with their soft visor liners. They are a bit more sunken in than other certified helmets and there is no visible seam between the outershell and the hard foam. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ir_fuel 2,260 Posted August 17, 2018 On 8/5/2018 at 5:29 PM, stephen said: for full protection I'd wear a full face i know it's safer but then again i didn't wear a full face on my mountain bikes i don't wear any at the moment so thought I'd at least cover my head with somthing , i don't do speed but also don't want to go overboard with protection either .. where do you stop accidents will happen I've covered my head , elbows,wrists,knees and shoulders ,, You can faceplant so hard on these things. If you plan on going > 18 mph I would get chin protection. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dylan 2 Posted October 4 Searched at your request and asked several of his friends. I was asked to consider these options. I myself ride without a helmet and I will also buy it myself, because I often travel on the road. Maybe I have no fear, but also there is no immortality, so you need to think about security. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz Bon 332 Posted October 4 A face plant can happen so fast and for any number of reasons , I've now had 3 FP no reaction time So if you like yr face cover it, if yr traveling at speeds you can't run at or out of Be safe gear up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites