Why not use a helmet?
available on the market a huge number of helmets that have colors and styles for every type of rider, new manufacturing technology identify them for being so light, fresh and comfortable that no longer perceived by the user, the hull is a of the most effective means of preventing and reducing the severity of head injuries. 45 to 88% of brain injuries of bicyclists can be prevented by wearing a helmet, in fact there is no good reason for not wearing a helmet.
How do I protect a helmet?
During a fall the hull material is compressed to the head to absorb impact energy preventing the brain can not move around the skull with such force. This reduces the likelihood of the most common brain injuries.
Each part of the hull plays a role in its effectiveness
Exterior Cover
Each helmet features a durable outer shell. Some models are lighter than others due to such elements in its manufacture, some have cast polycarbonate cover, some other, fiberglass, molded by hand, others contain more carbon fiber casing. Although each type of housing has specific benefits, all have the same basic function:
Covers distribute impact energy.
protect against penetration by sharp objects. Avoid
abrasions and bruises during the fall
Interior Cover The inside cover is made of a material called EPS (extended polystyrene) foam polystyrene, the purpose is to:
prevent or reduce brain injury, absorbing the impact energy through its own condensation or destruction, after which they must be destroyed completely and must be replaced after any serious fall - even if paresca not suffered any damage.
Straps and Adjustment System
These are made in material of Nylon ® high strength designed specifically for fit the helmet comfortably and firmly to the user's head. Preventing a fall that the hull is ejected.
Are the helmets' Multi-Impact "?
There are two reasons why helmets are" multi-impact ":
No helmet, regardless of the material of manufacture used, may or may offer protection unlimited multiple-accident.
There is no way to predict how strong you could hit the next time you come to fall on his head.
is important to know that a helmet must pass rigorous for a certificate for sale U.S.. even that helmet manufacturers submit their units at different impact tests can not be similar to a specific situation, but the bottom line is that if a helmet is involved in any serious impact, chances are that the internal and external coating as part of its working life to protect the user. That is why what should be replaced, even if they appear undamaged.
How do I care and clean my helmet?
Cleaning the hull
are made helmets of materials that can be damaged by many common cleaners. Petroleum-based solvents or cleaners are especially dangerous. For best results, clean the helmet using a soft cloth or sponge, water warm and mild soap. Increasing salt belt-cleaning with a sponge and water.
Helmets stored for long
Excessive heat can damage the helmet (Heat damaged helmets and these seem to have uneven surfaces or foam). After each use allow the helmet aired in a dry and then store in a cool, dry place.
"I can paint my helmet and put Stickers.?
is not advisable to paint, make Stickers or modify a helmet, because all these things can damage it and / or may reduce the capacity protection.
When should I replace my helmet?
is generally recommended to replace each three years.
How to choose a helmet?
Why are there universal measurement models and others in only one size?
helmets are designed in three different sizes to fit best with the size of the rider's head. Universal measuring helmets are for more casual riders who do not want to spend much money, but seek the protection of a quality helmet, these helmets are a wider range of head sizes. Measures
Sport and Mountain
cm Large = 59-63 Medium = 55-59 cm Small = 51-55 cm
Adult Sport Universal Universal Men = 54-61cm Women
Universal = 50-57cm
Universal Youth Youth Sport
universal = 50-57cm
universal Child = Child = 50-55 cm
47-52cm Large Universal Action Sport Universal
Grande = 58 -65 cm
