Helmets are a necessity for any biker of any age or expertise. Even if you are the safest, most experienced cyclist in the world, you could fall victim to accident and injury due to the miscalculations or inexperience of another driver on the road or fellow biker on the paths.
According to the bicycle experts, bicycle helmets should fit both comfortably and snug. When the helmet is strapped on the head, it should not move much back to front or side to side. It should sit straight on the head, parallel to the ground without mcuch wiggle room. You should not be able to pull the helmet off the head, even with a lot of effort, as the straps should be tight enough to prohibit this movement.
Safety rating and fit are not the only items to consider when choosing a bike helmet. Dark colored helmets may be both harder to see and hotter to wear for riders. Helmets with too many vents can be noisy or detract from crash performance. Helmets with too few vents can leave a rider hot and sweaty, which is never good in physical activity. These problems can not only potentially deter somene from wearing them, but make the helmet itself less effective when worn. The straps on the helmet should be comfortable, durable, strong and reasonably easy to use. While you do not need a giant safety contraption on your head, you need a proper, safe and strong helmet to prevent as much injury as possible.
One of the main arguments against wearing bike helments is their lack of an element of fashion. While personal style is certainly a consideration when buying accessories, it should definitely be secondary to the safety of the helmet. Do not let a helmet not looking stylish on your head deter you from wearing it. Everyone is doing it so stick with the trend of staying safe and following the rules.
If you need assistance finding a bicycle helmet that fits or need help adjusting aspects of the helmet, a bike shop or sporting goods store will be able to help you. They are your advocates for bicycle safety and know the differences between helmets and the pros and cons of each.
In a city like New York, bicycle accidents occur far too often amidst our busy streets and sidewalks. If you or a loved one have been involved in a bicycle accident, call our attorneys today. They have over a combined century of experience in dealing with bicycle accident cases and have sustained over $250 million in settlements and verdicts to prove their success rate. Our attorneys thoroughly understand the laws of bicycling in the city and the surrounding area and will go through every possible avenue to obtain footage of the scene, interview any witnesses, get the truth and receive the settlement that you and your loved one need and deserve.
