In recent days, it is reported that helmets must be worn when riding electric bikes. This comes from the security guard operation to be carried out around the country. Wearing helmets on bicycles is certainly a good thing, but this rule was not mandatory in the past. As a cyclist, I also have many experiences of falling bikes. It is important to set up helmets, so here I also prepare some suggestions for you.

■ Whether the cheap helmet can be used

It is no doubt that helmets can be used, but how safe are they? It should be noted that helmets should comply with the national standards, and products that do not meet the standards and do not have certification marks should not be purchased. There are two national standards in this regard. First, the national standard number of China is GB24429-2009. Before you buy a helmet, be sure to ask whether it meets this standard.

Of course, in addition to China, there are also standards in different countries and regions such as the EU, the United States, Japan, etc. The helmet itself is not high in technology. It is mold foaming, and then the impact resistance and protection scope are specified according to the regulations. It should be noted that GB24429-2009 is aimed at bicycle, skateboard and other sports fields. There is no problem in the application of this standard in electric vehicles, because the speed of electric vehicles is limited to 25 kilometers per hour according to the current national regulations. Helmets of this level are enough to withstand the impact of this speed.

Advanced helmets are equipped with MIPS system, which is better for impact protection. Of course, if you have money, you can buy advanced bicycle helmets. The price is much more expensive than one hundred yuan or several hundred yuan. The difference is that there is an additional MIPS system. The significance of this system is that once you fall down, you can reduce the rotation of your head and make your brain suffer less impact.

Three Types of Motorcycle Helmets Defined in the National Standard

Of course, this is only a national standard for helmets. For faster motorcycles, China has another national standard called the National Standard for Motorcycle Crew Helmets (GB811-2010), which is totally different from the front bicycle and scooter helmets. Motorcycle helmets have stronger protection capability, higher standards, and of course, are more expensive. Even half helmets defined in the national standard have more comprehensive protection than other standards. This is also because motorcycles are faster and need to withstand greater impact. Of course, in addition to meeting the national standard, there must be CCC certification, and only helmets that meet both standards are safer.

■ What kind of helmet to buy

If you search online Electric vehicle helmet In nine cases out of ten, it is as shown in the figure below. This can not help but make the author frown: this is summer, it is not hot to die? This design is actually a compromise design: the helmet body is similar to the mountain bike helmet, but a plexiglass mask is imposed. This mask is labeled as sunscreen.

Sold on e-commerce“ Electric vehicle helmet ”

Helmets for cycling can be considered for cooling in summer, which are light and breathable with sufficient protection

In my opinion, riding electric bikes is totally two worlds. If your electric bike meets the national standard, the speed is not more than 25 kilometers per hour, and there is a bicycle lane on the road you are riding, then ordinary helmets can be competent. If you are afraid of cold, you can not use closed bicycle helmets with air guides, because riding an electric bike does not exercise, and there is no excessive heat dissipation demand. Of course, you can also buy a model with air guides in hot summer, which is cool, And it is very light. The top bicycle helmet is less than 200g.

The safety of helmets that meet the motorcycle standards is naturally no problem for electric vehicles

Another kind of situation is not rare, that is, electric vehicles do not obey the rules, and motor vehicles and bicycles do not obey the rules, which is not uncommon in domestic road conditions. In fact, what you need is a composite national standard motorcycle helmet. Don't be afraid of the heat, don't be afraid of the heaviness. The safety of the head is the first. There are also videos of wearing a helmet and being crushed by a truck in China. A qualified motorcycle helmet should be more than 500g, and the full helmet will be heavier.

■ Don't buy expired products

The market was hyped, and it was doomed that all kinds of businesses were mixed. Now the warranty period of helmet products is generally only three years. If it is a high-end product worth thousands of yuan, some brands can even enjoy the free replacement if it is broken. Of course, the cheap ones will not have this service. But what if they sell the old products three years ago? So it is necessary to try to find new models to buy.

The only thing that saved you in the accident was a helmet

On the other hand, the helmet is disposable, so remember. If you accidentally drop the car and have some bumps on your head, you should discard this helmet. Do not continue to wear it because it is cheap, expensive or beautiful. It is not worth mentioning in the face of safety. No matter whether it looks complete or not, do not wear it again. We are not short of money. For the safety of the next accident, This is necessary.