In the last article, we mentioned 5 of the 10 misunderstandings that beginners make about bicycle helmets. We’ll cover the remaining 5 misunderstandings in this article.
6.Wear a helmet that is too wide or too narrow.
If the helmet is the wrong size, it won’t protect your head from impact, so don’t make the mistake of buying an incorrectly sized helmet. To determine the correct helmet size, measure around the largest part of the head, usually 1 cm above the eyebrows. Then buy a helmet based on this measurement. Since helmets are often divided into small, medium, and large sizes, you may only be able to buy a relatively suitable size, and then use the size adjuster rotary button to adjust to achieve the most suitable size. After putting on the helmet, turn the helmet from one side to the other, from the front to the back, and feel whether it is comfortable to wear. If it is too loose or too tight, you need to continue to adjust or replace it.
7.Use bad helmets.
There are strict technical standards for the manufacture of helmets. Inferior helmets often fail to meet the safety standards for anti-collision, which will cause danger. Many people may not know how to know whether the helmet they bought is safe or not. In fact, it is not possible to judge whether the helmet is safe simply from whether the helmet is affixed with the CE certification mark, and there must be corresponding test reports and certificates. CE marking certification is a product-specific certification that focuses on the safety features of the product. It is a conformity certification that reflects the product’s requirements for public safety, health, environment, and personal safety.
8.The wearing position is wrong.
The most effective helmet position needs to keep the helmet and head level, and the edge of the helmet should be about 1 cm above the eyebrows. If it is not in this position, check whether the size of the helmet is suitable, and then adjust the adjuster knob and safety buckle to ensure that the helmet is worn in the correct position.
9.The helmet strap is loose.
The loose straps make the helmet jump and move at any time, and when the head is hit, it will be hit twice and the protection effect will be reduced. Therefore, it is necessary to adjust the length of the drawstring so that the distance between the drawstring and the chin is adjusted to a space between one finger, which can maximize the effective safety protection performance of the helmet.
10.Place the helmet casually after use.
After each use of the cycling helmet, please place it in a cool and ventilated place to avoid high temperature or prolonged exposure to sunlight.
The above is the whole content of this article, I hope it can help you. If you want to know more about mountain bikes, welcome to read other articles on this site, thank you for reading.
