The safest bike on the road

http://bikesafeboston.com/post/37594964359/safestbike

by goatcurious • 14 years ago

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dmlorenzetti• 14 years ago

Safe bike, yes-- but in the two shots where you see the rider's head, he hasn't got a helmet on.

zman270• 14 years ago

There's a simple reason for that: my helmet is reflective too.

I didn't want it to distract from the bike.

dalke• 14 years ago

Do you really want to turn this into a bike helmet thread?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle_helmet#Science:_measuri...

The short version is that for most types of city bike use, a helmet doesn't seem to confer any noticeable additional safety. The analysis is difficult in part because while yes, a helmet can reduce the severity of head injuries, the full cost analysis is difficult. Fewer people bike if they have to wear a helmet, and don't forget that the helmet itself costs money, and must be replaced every few years.

I personally think most people wear bike helmets as a talisman, given the number of improperly worn helmets I've seen. I also think that people don't know if/when it's supposed to be replaced.

The safest bike on the road

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