All About Safe Biking With The Help Of Mountain Bike Helmets

By Liam McFerry


Regardless of any cycler's skill level in the sport of cycling, it is a must that every rider wears a mountain bike helmet. From neophytes to professionals, bike helmets are fundamental accessories that provide protection against inevitable accidents. These gears can also be considered the most important protective accessory of a cycler as it is the only thing that comes between the cycler's skull and hard concrete.

Over 15,000 head injuries related to biking are being reported every year. With this vast majority of head injury cases, the helmet worn by the cyclists makes the difference between a mild headache and a more serious injury. As many experts agree with, bikers who do not wear the right kind of mountain bike helmets are more likely to suffer from severe head injuries and trauma during accidents compared to those bikers who are wearing the right type of protective gear. Thus, it is important that one be able to choose the right type of helmet to use in order to minimize head injuries when riding your bikes in the mountains.

Careful scrutiny and keen observation of the various factors that differentiate helmets from one another is a must for every biker. A very important consideration when selecting a bike helmet is the type of mountain biking a cycler practices. Cross-country, single track, and recreational biking requires an open face mountain bike helmet. These helmets can either be Cross-country MTB helmets that feature a streamlined, technical, and classic bike helmet look, or Skate-style MTB helmets that have a classic but cool bucket shaped look. Open face helmets are manufactured with impact absorbing EPS liner and tough ABS fiber glass composite that help protect the head during accidents. These helmets come in various shell sizes and adjustable dials to fit properly on the head.

On the other hand, the additional protection provided by full face mountain biking helmet is the best option for bikers who are into downhill, dirt jumping, high speed riding, and other higher rick mountain biking stunts. The full face mountain bike helmet is naturally a bit heavier than the open face mountain bike helmets and provides full face protection for the head, chin, jaw, cheeks and parts of ones face. Also, do not forget to ensure that the helmet you will choose meets the requirements of the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC)

After choosing the type of helmet that you will need, the next thing that needs to be considered is the fit of the mountain bike helmet. The helmet should fit your head properly in order to offer the best protection. Put the helmet on to test it for fit, if buying a helmet in a store. Features like the size of the helmet, the strap, an inner ring and paddings can all contribute to a well fitting helmet. The weight of the helmet is also important to consider as bikers would want to be light and streamlined when racing and the weight of the helmet affects this factors. Moreover, do not forget to check the ventilation of the helmet - more vents means better ventilation. The lining of the helmet should also be properly scrutinized to make sure that they can effectively soak up sweat and they can be removed and replaced easily for cleaning purposes. Finally, make sure that you are always buying the top of the line mountain bike helmets which can offer you the best protection.

Mountain bike helmets are an important gear that can save a cycler's life while biking. This is an important thing that every cycler should remember when purchasing a bike helmet-the difference that the gear can make between life and death.




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