Helmet Advice

[clid61]

What makes you believe this, Bern helmets are rubbish imho

As someone who has suffered a head injury, if the OP does look at getting a new helmet they should look at the safety standards the helmet is certified by.
The most difficult certification to obtain is the cycling specific SNELL B90A standard which a lot of helmets including those made by Bern do not meet.

The only requirement to sell a helmet suitable for cycles in the UK is to pass the EN 1078 which is the same standard used to certify a helmet for use with roller skates.
The standard's key features of the EN 1078 test are

• Test anvils: Flat and kerbstone
• Drop apparatus: Guided free fall
• Impact velocity, energy or drop height flat anvil: 5.42–5.52 m/s
• Impact energy criteria: < 250g
• Roll-off test: Yes
• Retention system strength: Force applied dynamically. Helmet supported on headform.

The anvil tests are square on strikes which you are unlikely to come across in a cycling accident, it would also be fair to suggest imho that a cycle can travel at a faster constant speed than roller skates which also uses the EN 1078 to certify the helmets.

Bern Helmets are known for poor impact protection
http://bikeportland.org/2012/05/31/...oor-impact-rating-from-consumer-reports-72616

 

[clid61]

thats a bit full on befoer 9 am on a tuesday morning ! Have you had that reply waiting for months ready for such a question ?

 

[Dan B]

It would also be fair to suggest imho that a cycle can travel at a faster constant speed than roller skates which also uses the EN 1078 to certify the helmets.

Depends how steep the hill is :-) Speed wobble on 100mm wheels is not a pleasant experience though

Joking aside: good points, well made.

 

[drewc65]

Um well everyone has their own views I like them personally. But have to admit have never thrown myself off my bike to see if it will protect my Swede. What is the opinion on Oxford lids. Got 3 cracks in my skull that don't want to fix. So makes me just a little bit intrested to find out

 

[ScotiaLass]

I have sensory issues and the Bern is about the only helmet I can tolerate.
At the end of the day, IMO wearing something is better than nothing!

I don't cycle at speed (and yes, I know that a fall from a very short height can fracture a skull).
If I find a helmet I can tolerate in the future, with all the safety certifications then I would certainly buy it!