What do you think about Trek's new helmet?
NorthCascades
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They're been running ads about how their new mystery product - unveiled today to be a helmet - will change cycling forever.
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Well, I don't cycle often, and when I do, I don't wear a helmet, so don't think cycling will change much for me! lol8
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NorthCascades wrote: »They're been running ads about how their new mystery product - unveiled today to be a helmet - will change cycling forever.
I just looked it up and it looks very promising and interesting. Technology and research is changing all the time. I'd get one if I had the extra money laying around.poisonesse wrote: »Well, I don't cycle often, and when I do, I don't wear a helmet, so don't think cycling will change much for me! lol
Why not? Honest question. A cheap one is ~$20 at Wal-Mart and could save your life. Hopefully you never ride around kids like mine. They call out anyone who isn't wearing a helmet on their bike. LOL.
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It looks pretty cool to me. Pair this with the ANGi from Specialized and you have a nice setup for protecting your noggin and staying as safe as possible.1
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I thought MIPS was supposed to be great? I still want to get a Ballista MIPS before my next race.Well, I don't cycle often, and when I do, I don't wear a helmet, so don't think cycling will change much for me! lol
It's all fun and games until a Ford Escape right crosses you and you demolish their fender with your shoulder and head.
I broke my collar bone that way and ended with a helmet cracked in half.6 -
@poisonessepoisonesse wrote: »Well, I don't cycle often, and when I do, I don't wear a helmet, so don't think cycling will change much for me! lol
I was taken out by a dopey/blind/distracted car driver just half a mile from home. It was good luck that me and the bike went over the car rather than under it. Three point landing on hands and head left my cycling helmet crushed right over my temple - I didn't LOL as the damage was quite shocking.
Don't believe I would have walked away from a huge impact with just minor injuries and a headache without the helmet.
It's your choice of course but food for thought perhaps?6 -
poisonesse wrote: »Well, I don't cycle often, and when I do, I don't wear a helmet, so don't think cycling will change much for me! lol
I don't think I know a single person who does some degree of cycling that hasn't crashed at least once. Some are seemingly the most ridiculous and low-speed crashes but still cause injury. Many people have been hit by vehicles. This seems like such a silly risk to take when a helmet is so cheap and easy.NorthCascades wrote: »They're been running ads about how their new mystery product - unveiled today to be a helmet - will change cycling forever.
It looks cool and if my husband were still going out several times a week I might consider getting him one. Not worth the price for either of us right now though with as little riding as we have been doing.2 -
Looks promising...I'll get one as soon as my MIIPS one expires in about 2 years I think.1
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so this is NOT about Star Trek.....
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@poisonessepoisonesse wrote: »Well, I don't cycle often, and when I do, I don't wear a helmet, so don't think cycling will change much for me! lol
I was taken out by a dopey/blind/distracted car driver just half a mile from home. It was good luck that me and the bike went over the car rather than under it. Three point landing on hands and head left my cycling helmet crushed right over my temple - I didn't LOL as the damage was quite shocking.
Don't believe I would have walked away from a huge impact with just minor injuries and a headache without the helmet.
It's your choice of course but food for thought perhaps?
I agree a helmet could lower risks.
I personally have run head on into cars that decided to half turn and blocked my route and also taken a couple passenger side mirrors off with my left shoulder and walked away just shaking my head at the driver(s) cowardly to scared to check on my well being. Never wore a helmet on a bike or motorcycle and I'm no worse. Perhaps its okay or not okay.6 -
poisonesse wrote: »Well, I don't cycle often, and when I do, I don't wear a helmet, so don't think cycling will change much for me! lol
Ooo - please get at least a basic one: Cheap insurance! Even off-road paved-trail cycling can involve crashes (hitting an unexpected slippery or gravel patch, for example). I only cycle a few times a year, and I won't go out without mine.
If that's not motivating, consider that when you, an adult, don't wear a helmet, you're triggering little kids who didn't want to wear theirs because it looks geeky, but see you without one, to whine at their parents "why do I have to wear a helmet if grown-ups don't" and maybe feel justified to take theirs off as soon as they get out of parents' sight, because it makes them feel grown up. Ugh.5 -
poisonesse wrote: »Well, I don't cycle often, and when I do, I don't wear a helmet, so don't think cycling will change much for me! lol
I was taken to Emergency by ambulance.
I was riding my bike 2MPH in a parking lot and somehow fell off. Don't know what happened, I have no memory of it. I woke up when the ambulance guys were taking off my helmet. I had a punctured lung and three broken ribs. No place is safe. Please get a helmet. Mine was cracked in the accident and I bought another one.5 -
Looks interesting! I wonder if they could use this type of technology in football helmets to prevent CTE from head trauma or is that a whole different kind of impact?1
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poisonesse wrote: »Well, I don't cycle often, and when I do, I don't wear a helmet, so don't think cycling will change much for me! lol
Ooo - please get at least a basic one: Cheap insurance! Even off-road paved-trail cycling can involve crashes (hitting an unexpected slippery or gravel patch, for example). I only cycle a few times a year, and I won't go out without mine.
If that's not motivating, consider that when you, an adult, don't wear a helmet, you're triggering little kids who didn't want to wear theirs because it looks geeky, but see you without one, to whine at their parents "why do I have to wear a helmet if grown-ups don't" and maybe feel justified to take theirs off as soon as they get out of parents' sight, because it makes them feel grown up. Ugh.
I feel like crashing is more likely off the pavement. It's nice not to have cars zipping by, but like you said about gravel, sand patches, wet grass ... and off pavement is just naturally more fun, so people maybe push it a little more.
The reason I'm posting this is because people don't always realize the risks they're taking. All of us.4 -
@poisonessepoisonesse wrote: »Well, I don't cycle often, and when I do, I don't wear a helmet, so don't think cycling will change much for me! lol
I was taken out by a dopey/blind/distracted car driver just half a mile from home. It was good luck that me and the bike went over the car rather than under it. Three point landing on hands and head left my cycling helmet crushed right over my temple - I didn't LOL as the damage was quite shocking.
Don't believe I would have walked away from a huge impact with just minor injuries and a headache without the helmet.
It's your choice of course but food for thought perhaps?
I agree a helmet could lower risks.
I personally have run head on into cars that decided to half turn and blocked my route and also taken a couple passenger side mirrors off with my left shoulder and walked away just shaking my head at the driver(s) cowardly to scared to check on my well being. Never wore a helmet on a bike or motorcycle and I'm no worse. Perhaps its okay or not okay.
Yep it's perfectly okay right up to the point you hit your head or your head gets hit.
Despite four decades of motorcycle riding and many high speed crashes (I raced for 10 years and crashing was part of the deal) I only landed on my head once. 80+ mph to low trajectory flying to landing face first. Totally wrecked the front of a high quality helmet and knocked me unconscious for a short spell and senseless for a slightly longer spell with a bit of a memory gap.
If I think of all the money I've spent on helmets over the years and all the times I've crashed or been knocked off bikes and motorbikes (road and track) and "only" two major head impacts I still feel the investment was worth it for me.5 -
Looks cool...I'll have to look into it when it comes time to replace my current helmet or the next time I take a spill and crack it.
I cracked a helmet years ago when I was training for my first century. I was coming down a small slope and into a turn and I didn't notice the my front tire had lost some air and the rubber came off the rim and I got tossed over the handlebars and whacked my head pretty good and cracked the helmet. I also sustained rotary cuff sprains in both shoulders. As a result I couldn't complete my full training but was still able to do the 1/2 century.4 -
NorthCascades wrote: »They're been running ads about how their new mystery product - unveiled today to be a helmet - will change cycling forever.
I think it's really neat looking, price wise it's ok. My current LG helmet was about same price and it's few years old now, so food for thought. Thanks. Although i would have liked to see more reflective points on it, is it there and i missed it? Plus, an integrated light would have been nice too, imo. Did anyone tried it in person yet?0 -
If Treks claims are true this is a nice improvement over mips. I'd love to see some independent corroboration though, right now we only have Treks word for it.
P.S Helmets do not degrade due to age so I wouldn't worry about that. Get a new one if it gets damaged or if it's a feature/safety upgrade.0 -
Whatpatience wrote: »If Treks claims are true this is a nice improvement over mips. I'd love to see some independent corroboration though, right now we only have Treks word for it.
P.S Helmets do not degrade due to age so I wouldn't worry about that. Get a new one if it gets damaged or if it's a feature/safety upgrade.
Yeah, lol. I know. It's that sales pitch, when they want you to spend more money because "every three years you need to get a new one".0 -
@poisonessepoisonesse wrote: »Well, I don't cycle often, and when I do, I don't wear a helmet, so don't think cycling will change much for me! lol
I was taken out by a dopey/blind/distracted car driver just half a mile from home. It was good luck that me and the bike went over the car rather than under it. Three point landing on hands and head left my cycling helmet crushed right over my temple - I didn't LOL as the damage was quite shocking.
Don't believe I would have walked away from a huge impact with just minor injuries and a headache without the helmet.
It's your choice of course but food for thought perhaps?
I agree a helmet could lower risks.
I personally have run head on into cars that decided to half turn and blocked my route and also taken a couple passenger side mirrors off with my left shoulder and walked away just shaking my head at the driver(s) cowardly to scared to check on my well being. Never wore a helmet on a bike or motorcycle and I'm no worse. Perhaps its okay or not okay.
As someone who lost her parent to a motorcycle crash when she was young, I can tell you it's not okay and it won't be for them if they lose you. Wear a helmet.
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Whatpatience wrote: »If Treks claims are true this is a nice improvement over mips. I'd love to see some independent corroboration though, right now we only have Treks word for it.
P.S Helmets do not degrade due to age so I wouldn't worry about that. Get a new one if it gets damaged or if it's a feature/safety upgrade.
Certain plastics get brittle with lots of UV.
But my helmet is 9 or 10 years old - it's my replacement for the broken one above
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scorpio516 wrote: »Whatpatience wrote: »If Treks claims are true this is a nice improvement over mips. I'd love to see some independent corroboration though, right now we only have Treks word for it.
P.S Helmets do not degrade due to age so I wouldn't worry about that. Get a new one if it gets damaged or if it's a feature/safety upgrade.
Certain plastics get brittle with lots of UV.
But my helmet is 9 or 10 years old - it's my replacement for the broken one above
Yeah I used to keep my old helmet in my car (I would drive to where I wanted to ride) and a few weeks before I was going to get a new helmet I ended up crashing. I don't think I hit my head (and if I did I definitely didn't end up with a concussion). Needless to say, that was perhaps the best reason I've had so far for getting a new helmet. It was the first major crash I had had and I ended up fracturing my shoulder in the process.1 -
I would assume that helmet plastic expires like carseat plastic. Lots of UV exposure. Although carseats are usually 5-10 years, not 3.0
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NorthCascades wrote: »They're been running ads about how their new mystery product - unveiled today to be a helmet - will change cycling forever.
Virginia Tech published their helmet tests on it: https://www.helmet.beam.vt.edu/bicycle-helmet-ratings.html
Best helmet they've ever tested. HOWEVER a Ballista MIPS is better than all but 1 WaveCel helmet. Doesn't look substantially better than MIPS3
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