MIPS helmet
 

just received this link

https://www.bellhelmets.com/cycling/...fusion-mips-19
--
Andrew Muzi
www.yellowjersey.org/
Open every day since 1 April, 1971

MIPS helmet
 

On Wed, 20 Feb 2019 12:54:14 -0600, AMuzi wrote:

just received this link

https://www.bellhelmets.com/cycling/...fusion-mips-19

I tried to find out whether the chin strap can be adjusted without
taking the helmet off -- almost my only criterion for selecting a
helmet -- and the ad strongly implies that it hasn't any, at least it
doesn't show during close-ups. What makes this "helmet" stay in
proximity to the head during a crash?

I ran ^find on "chin", "strap", "retention" and "retain" without
result.

--
Joy Beeson
joy beeson at comcast dot net
http://wlweather.net/PAGEJOY/

MIPS helmet
 

On 21/2/19 5:54 am, AMuzi wrote:
just received this link

https://www.bellhelmets.com/cycling/...fusion-mips-19


Can they make one that you don't wear like a helmet? Oh, and not an
exploding neck collar that doubles as a helmet when it explodes.

--
JS

MIPS helmet
 

On Thu, 21 Feb 2019 11:35:51 +1100, James
wrote:

On 21/2/19 5:54 am, AMuzi wrote:
just received this link

https://www.bellhelmets.com/cycling/...fusion-mips-19


Can they make one that you don't wear like a helmet? Oh, and not an
exploding neck collar that doubles as a helmet when it explodes.

I remember way back when the subject of helmets first became popular.
This was way back when that "pudding bowl" British helmet was in
common use. See below for pictu

https://www.bikebandit.com/blog/trac...orcycle-helmet

There were several articles in motorcycle magazines condemning the
visor on these helmets which was blamed on several motorcycle racers
having broken their necks in crashes. Now we have nearly every bike
helmet having a visor like forward projection. It makes one wonder
whether "style"enters into helmet design :-)

By the way, the reference from Bell Helmets above is:
"for riders who hold nothing back... if you are a rider who loves to
shuttle to the top and then shred all the way down, this helmet is
built for you. "

--
Cheers,
John B.

MIPS helmet
 

On 2/20/2019 6:58 PM, John B. Slocomb wrote:
On Thu, 21 Feb 2019 11:35:51 +1100, James
wrote:

On 21/2/19 5:54 am, AMuzi wrote:
just received this link

https://www.bellhelmets.com/cycling/...fusion-mips-19


Can they make one that you don't wear like a helmet? Oh, and not an
exploding neck collar that doubles as a helmet when it explodes.

I remember way back when the subject of helmets first became popular.
This was way back when that "pudding bowl" British helmet was in
common use. See below for pictu

https://www.bikebandit.com/blog/trac...orcycle-helmet

There were several articles in motorcycle magazines condemning the
visor on these helmets which was blamed on several motorcycle racers
having broken their necks in crashes. Now we have nearly every bike
helmet having a visor like forward projection. It makes one wonder
whether "style"enters into helmet design :-)

By the way, the reference from Bell Helmets above is:
"for riders who hold nothing back... if you are a rider who loves to
shuttle to the top and then shred all the way down, this helmet is
built for you. "


Bicycle helmet visors disappeared for several years for that
and also eye damage from shards of hard translucent plastic
visors. When visors returned, the current designs are softer
plastic and breakaway (falls off) design.

--
Andrew Muzi
www.yellowjersey.org/
Open every day since 1 April, 1971

MIPS helmet
 

On 2/20/2019 7:58 PM, John B. Slocomb wrote:

I remember way back when the subject of helmets first became popular.
This was way back when that "pudding bowl" British helmet was in
common use. See below for pictu

https://www.bikebandit.com/blog/trac...orcycle-helmet

There were several articles in motorcycle magazines condemning the
visor on these helmets which was blamed on several motorcycle racers
having broken their necks in crashes. Now we have nearly every bike
helmet having a visor like forward projection. It makes one wonder
whether "style"enters into helmet design :-)

Isn't it obvious that style enters into helmet design? Look how
beautiful they are!

So many people wear them everywhere just because of their dashing good
looks. I've seen them jauntily worn at symphony concerts, art museums,
night clubs and more. If they'd existed in Abe Lincoln's time, I'm sure
he'd have traded in his top hat!

By the way, the reference from Bell Helmets above is:
"for riders who hold nothing back... if you are a rider who loves to
shuttle to the top and then shred all the way down, this helmet is
built for you. "

Gosh, no risk compensation there! sarcasm off


--
- Frank Krygowski

MIPS helmet
 

On Wed, 20 Feb 2019 21:39:11 -0500, Frank Krygowski
wrote:

On 2/20/2019 7:58 PM, John B. Slocomb wrote:

I remember way back when the subject of helmets first became popular.
This was way back when that "pudding bowl" British helmet was in
common use. See below for pictu

https://www.bikebandit.com/blog/trac...orcycle-helmet

There were several articles in motorcycle magazines condemning the
visor on these helmets which was blamed on several motorcycle racers
having broken their necks in crashes. Now we have nearly every bike
helmet having a visor like forward projection. It makes one wonder
whether "style"enters into helmet design :-)

Isn't it obvious that style enters into helmet design? Look how
beautiful they are!

So many people wear them everywhere just because of their dashing good
looks. I've seen them jauntily worn at symphony concerts, art museums,
night clubs and more. If they'd existed in Abe Lincoln's time, I'm sure
he'd have traded in his top hat!

https://www.salemaudiologyclinic.com...-hearing-loss/
Note that professional musicians at greater risk of developing hearing
loss. Perhaps a helmet AND ear muffs are necessary if one attends
Symphonies.

By the way, the reference from Bell Helmets above is:
"for riders who hold nothing back... if you are a rider who loves to
shuttle to the top and then shred all the way down, this helmet is
built for you. "

Gosh, no risk compensation there! sarcasm off

I went back and re-read that advertisement and I think that they are
saying that if you love to lead the pack and then blow up and"shred"
all the way to the back then this is the helmet for you.

But every time the helmet/no-helmet argument comes up I'm reminded of
a post I read here, years ago, wherein the writer stated that the most
important points in selecting a helmet was (1) light weight, and (2)
cool to wear.

--
Cheers,
John B.

MIPS helmet
 

On Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at 7:58:41 PM UTC-5, John B. Slocomb wrote:
On Thu, 21 Feb 2019 11:35:51 +1100, James
wrote:

On 21/2/19 5:54 am, AMuzi wrote:
just received this link

https://www.bellhelmets.com/cycling/...fusion-mips-19


Can they make one that you don't wear like a helmet? Oh, and not an
exploding neck collar that doubles as a helmet when it explodes.

I remember way back when the subject of helmets first became popular.
This was way back when that "pudding bowl" British helmet was in
common use. See below for pictu

https://www.bikebandit.com/blog/trac...orcycle-helmet

There were several articles in motorcycle magazines condemning the
visor on these helmets which was blamed on several motorcycle racers
having broken their necks in crashes. Now we have nearly every bike
helmet having a visor like forward projection. It makes one wonder
whether "style"enters into helmet design :-)

By the way, the reference from Bell Helmets above is:
"for riders who hold nothing back... if you are a rider who loves to
shuttle to the top and then shred all the way down, this helmet is
built for you. "

--
Cheers,
John B.

The article does mention that styling was influenced by Aviation helmets.

Cheers

MIPS helmet
 

On Wed, 20 Feb 2019 20:17:43 -0800 (PST), Sir Ridesalot
wrote:

On Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at 7:58:41 PM UTC-5, John B. Slocomb wrote:
On Thu, 21 Feb 2019 11:35:51 +1100, James
wrote:

On 21/2/19 5:54 am, AMuzi wrote:
just received this link

https://www.bellhelmets.com/cycling/...fusion-mips-19


Can they make one that you don't wear like a helmet? Oh, and not an
exploding neck collar that doubles as a helmet when it explodes.

I remember way back when the subject of helmets first became popular.
This was way back when that "pudding bowl" British helmet was in
common use. See below for pictu

https://www.bikebandit.com/blog/trac...orcycle-helmet

There were several articles in motorcycle magazines condemning the
visor on these helmets which was blamed on several motorcycle racers
having broken their necks in crashes. Now we have nearly every bike
helmet having a visor like forward projection. It makes one wonder
whether "style"enters into helmet design :-)

By the way, the reference from Bell Helmets above is:
"for riders who hold nothing back... if you are a rider who loves to
shuttle to the top and then shred all the way down, this helmet is
built for you. "

--
Cheers,
John B.

The article does mention that styling was influenced by Aviation helmets.

Cheers

I didn't think that Aviation helmets, or at least Air Force helmets,
were a full coverage helmet as they had to be open in the front to use
an oxygen mask.

--
Cheers,
John B.

MIPS helmet
 

On 2/20/19 11:32 PM, Joy Beeson wrote:
On Wed, 20 Feb 2019 12:54:14 -0600, AMuzi wrote:

just received this link

https://www.bellhelmets.com/cycling/...fusion-mips-19

I tried to find out whether the chin strap can be adjusted without
taking the helmet off -- almost my only criterion for selecting a
helmet -- and the ad strongly implies that it hasn't any, at least it
doesn't show during close-ups. What makes this "helmet" stay in
proximity to the head during a crash?

I ran ^find on "chin", "strap", "retention" and "retain" without
result.

Look close here

http://hub.chainreactioncycles.com/w...5/986A1953.jpg

Looks like they use Double-Ds, so by definition, adjustable while being
worn.