A helmet is a must if you ride a bike, no matter your age, type of bike, or how you use it. Helmets can significantly reduce your risk of serious injury if you fall or have an accident. But as Consumer Reports explains, the helmet has to hold up to protect you when you need it most.
Local NewsA helmet is a must if you ride a bike, no matter your age, type of bike, or how you use it.
Testers hoist helmets approximately six and a half feet up into the air and drop them at about 14 miles per hour onto a steel anvil to simulate how a biker might fall in an accident. Consumer Reports tests the strength of the chinstraps, attachment points, and buckles by dropping a weight that’s just under 9 pounds 2 feet so that it yanks on the straps to simulate the force of a crash.Good protection is great, but if the helmet is uncomfortable to wear, it will likely stay at home. So, Consumer Reports’ testers also check for ventilation, fit adjustments, ease of use, and other features.
The Ozark Trail Adult Helmet is a more budget-friendly option, costing around $20. It earned perfect test scores for impact absorption and ease of use.
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