Bike Helmet Safety

If you ride a bike, you should consider wearing a bike helmet. The following article talks about some things to consider before you buy.

Bike Helmet Safety
If you ride a bike, you should consider wearing a bike helmet. Many places have helmet laws, at least for children. The bike helmet will keep your head safe if you crash or have a car accident. Face it, even pros fall off their bikes sometimes. Have you seen the Tour de France? Some of those guys crashed and I don't think even one had a head injury. When you buy a bike helmet, you want to be sure to look for a few things.

 
Approved and Safe. You can buy a bike helmet from a bike shop, sporting goods store, department store or discount store--it really doesn't matter. What does matter is that you buy a helmet that is approved by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The CPSC makes sure that the helmets that get their sticker are safe. Higher-priced helmets usually use in-mold construction and are lighter in weight but are just as strong.
 
Try It On. Don't buy a helmet without trying it on first. The helmet should fit snugly, touching your head comfortably all the way around. There should not be any pressure points where the helmet touches your head more than other parts of the helmet. These can be dangerous if you have a crash. The straps should be touching the area under your chin but should not be uncomfortable.
 
Adjust The Straps. The straps should be comfortable but not too loose. Shake your head around to make sure the helmet is not too loose. It can move slightly but if the helmet shifts position, then it is too loose. Remember the helmet needs to stay in case your head hits something hard or you get thrown off your bike. If the helmet moves but the straps are tight, get a smaller size. It also should not slide off your forehead too easily--this also means it is too large....
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Author: Linda Roeder



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