It should be noted that the Bike Helmet made of EPS (expanded polystyrene) material cannot be recycled once the EPS foam is crushed and deformed in an accident. The inner layer of the helmet made of EPP (expanded polypropylene) foam can be used again after being hit, but its impact absorption strength is far less than that of EPS foam, so maigoo Xiaobian recommends choosing EPS material. Cycling helmets, after all, safety first.
What are the precautions for wearing Road Bike Helmet?
1. After wearing the helmet correctly, you should ensure that the front of the helmet is on a horizontal line above the eyebrows, the two sides are close to the temples, and the position of the helmet is not in the middle.
2. Loss of control and collisions are mostly caused by falling forward, so the wearing angle of the helmet should be kept horizontal and not too backward. The front of the helmet should be pressed above the eyebrows, the forehead should not be exposed, and if it leans forward too much, it will block the view. In this way, the helmet fixing mechanism cannot be fixed well, and it is easy to cause the helmet to move or wear uncomfortable in bumps.
3. The position of the buckle also directly affects the wearing comfort of the helmet. The correct position of the "Y" buckle should be about 5-10cm below the ear, and the gap between the head and the helmet should be minimized. Or too tight for comfort.
4. After wearing the helmet, pull down the tension regulator located at the back of the head so that the regulator completely wraps the back of the head, and then adjust the tightness. Then, turn the knob so that the headband gives a certain amount of pressure to tighten the head, it is best to shake the helmet with both hands, do not loosen.
5. The tightness of the chin strap is suitable for a finger. If it's too loose, it won't hold the helmet in place. The helmet needs to be worn properly to get the most out of it.
6. Regardless of whether the rider falls or collides, the Urban Bike Helmet should be replaced every three years. Because even if the helmet is not impacted, sun exposure and erosion can age the seat belt, weakening the wrap-around fit system and compromising the protective properties of the helmet.
