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If you are an ordinary cyclist, it is only a matter of time before an accident occurs. I have been a commuter cyclist in New York City for 10 years and have had many unfortunate experiences. I hit a stopped car. I passed on Flushing Street and 8th Street, once when I was picked up by an old woman in front of a church in Bed Stuy. Once during rush hour, I asked a woman to walk directly to me on Essex Street. She is fine, but I lost all the skin on my palm. On another occasion, I hit a concrete block rolling out of a construction site and broke two of my ribs. In these accidents, I did not wear a helmet and insisted on the motto "If you need to wear a helmet in New York City, then you are riding too fast." Then last summer, when I was riding a bike on East Park Road in Brooklyn, I met To the leak. For that matter, I don't remember what happened, or where it happened. In any case, I crossed my handlebar and landed face-on on the sidewalk. When I woke up, there was a wound between my eyes bleeding. Both of my upper front teeth were broken. Later I learned that my wrist was fractured in three places and I suffered from what the neurologist called "post-concussion syndrome". At this time in my life, I realized that I needed to start wearing a helmet. Is this an ideal experience? No, do you look cool? No, you look like a damn fool. However, I can guarantee that when your teeth decorate the streets and you are arguing whether to call an ambulance or Uber to take you to the hospital, you will look worse. If my anecdote does not change your mind, then I will point you to the direction of DOT statistics, which indicate that nearly three-quarters (74%) of fatal bicycle accidents in New York City in 2018 involved brain injuries, and almost all Cyclists died (94%) without helmets. In short, when a human skull hits the sidewalk, the literal and figurative result is similar to Humpty Dumpty. Once I decided to put down my pride and start looking for a helmet, I quickly realized that I didn't know what I was really looking for. It's not easy to buy something you didn't really want to own in the first place. Is it too hot? Too bulky? Will it make me look like a turtle? These are reasonable questions that I need to answer. Fortunately, I work in a digital publication that can tell me to put on a helmet for testing.
You have to give it to Qian, they really did a lot of work to make their helmets as stylish and practical as possible. In the battle group, they adopted the elements of the old "turtle" helmets and thinned them. The result is reminiscent of a riding helmet, but it is well ventilated and very light. The sun visors are interchangeable to match your personal style, and come in surprising colors such as rose gold and tortoiseshell. Most importantly, the helmet is equipped with a multi-purpose magnetic light that can also be connected to your bicycle and a hidden pop-up lock that can be easily locked.
When choosing a helmet, the first thing to decide is whether to invest in a technology called MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System). It is essentially a thin protective shield that can help reduce the rotational force on your brain in the event of an accident. When your head hits the concrete, you want your helmet to work as well as possible, so I will say cough up extra money and invest in this upgrade
The Watts helmet definitely provides the greatest coverage, but it makes it heavier and hotter than other helmets. I recommend it as a winter helmet, especially if you live in a cold city. If you really want to keep your head warm, you can also buy a winter knitted lining sold separately.
I like this helmet because of its classic shape with a low-key matte finish. It is slightly warmer than other helmets, but it is still light and provides better padding than other helmets. This is a great helmet for year-round riders who want something that can be used in all weather conditions. It is also equipped with a detachable fabric sun visor and an integrated rear vent lamp, allowing you to use it at any time under any light conditions. I saw people wearing this helmet everywhere in the city, and now I know why.
So far, this helmet is the most sporty of the helmets I have tested. It is also by far the lightest. You hardly notice it sitting on your head, it breathes very well. Now that the temperature has risen to three digits, I really learned to like this helmet. I am also a fool of graphic design and like the logo and the details in the adjustment system.
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