Compulsory Helmets in Local Group.

[pjclinch]

To quote good old Groucho "I wouldn't join any club that would have me as a member"

Groucho again:

I have cast-iron principles
In case they do not suit, I have others in reserve

In the case of helmets Groucho really has it nailed:-
"The secret of life is honesty and fair dealing. If you can fake that, you've got it made"
I think the helmet salesmen have .

Smiley noted, but I think most of the work is being done outside of the salesmen. Sales propaganda for cycle helmets doesn't trade on their safety benefits, that all comes from a combination of the media, do-gooder charities, government and, primarily, cyclists themselves.

The only claim you'll see related to safety from a helmet manufacturer is which standard it conforms to. That's it.

Pete.

[reohn2]

Smiley noted, but I think most of the work is being done outside of the salesmen. Sales propaganda for cycle helmets doesn't trade on their safety benefits, that all comes from a combination of the media, do-gooder charities, government and, primarily, cyclists themselves.

The only claim you'll see related to safety from a helmet manufacturer is which standard it conforms to. That's it.

Pete.

I dithered on the word 'salesmen' and nearly wrote cycle industry but felt it was wrong,IMO promotion = salesmen so I think it's a fair assessment.
No matter though I think we see it all along the same lines.

[admin]

Sales propaganda for cycle helmets doesn't trade on their safety benefits

Indeed, often these polystyrene hats have stickers inside them specifically stating their many safety limitations.

[pjclinch]

Sales propaganda for cycle helmets doesn't trade on their safety benefits

Indeed, often these polystyrene hats have stickers inside them specifically stating their many safety limitations.

See the Heads Up article originally published in Cycle for a straightforward description of what you can actually expect according to the design standards.

Pete.