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Originally Posted by archerlc
I see people riding without helmets around TV. I assume since they are going slow they think they are OK.
Some things to think about:
I have seen seats snap off for no apparent reason. Bolts fail, posts fail. If it happens you are going down. If you happen to hit on your shoulder you head will then slap onto the pavement.
I have seen handle bars snap off.
Chains break.
My sister ran over a groundhog in PA. No injury to either.
I have seen snakes at the very last second. It shakes me to all get out but I have to say I have not crashed due to that.
I'm sure some safety commission has a list of crazy, unexpected things that have caused riders to fall.
Bike helmets: All are covered by CPSC since 1999. If it's $35 or $250 they all meet the same standard.
Just something to think about.
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I appreciate your post, as you say, "Just something to think about."
I started avidly wearing my helmet when living in Oxford Ohio, and a friend came around a down hill curve at the lead of the pack on one of our weekly rides, and slid on bag, and wrappers from fast food that had been tossed out on the road. His helmet split open, but his head was fine. He was first chair Violin in the Cincinnati Symphony at the time.
The helmet I belive is still on display at the Oxford Bike Center.
I also agree we all have a Choice.