OutdoorGearlab releases a helpful resource for consumers interested in purchasing a half-shell mountain bike helmet.
PRLog - Sep. 10, 2014 - CHEYENNE, Wyo. -- OutdoorGearLab.com, the fastest growing outdoor gear review website, recently announced the release of a new buying advice guide for half-shell mountain bike helmets. After numerous hours and hundreds of miles spent testing seven different contenders, OutdoorGearLab review Editor, Luke Lydiard wrote a full review comparing these products to one another. This side-by-side comparison review includes renowned brands such as Troy Lee, Bell, Giro, POC and Fox. Using this experience, he then wrote a detailed buying guide to educate and inform consumers and help them choose a product that will be best suited for their particular needs.
The first order of importance, helmet construction and impact absorption abilities are discussed and it is explained and stressed that all products that consumers consider purchasing should carry the CPSC label. This signifies that it has been tested and passed inspection by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Lydiard explains that this is different from the motorcycle standard of safety that is enforced by the Department of Transportation in which products would have a label indicating that the product has passed DOT standards.
Lydiard next explains that there are different types of products available for all different kinds of cycling from road biking to track racing. The three main designs include, full-face, half shell and road bike models. Full-face products are intended for use by those whose style of cycling is more aggressive downhill or BMX riding while half-shell models are typically used for road and mountain cycling. Road and mountain models are very similar and what sets them apart is a visor. The visors on mountain riding lids protect the wearer from sun, rain and occasionally mud, and are typically adjustable and used in a similar fashion to a car sun visor. Lydiard further explains the differences in the two riding styles and how each position the rider differently and how this affects a rider’s line of sight. Lydiard explains how products designed for mountain riding have more protection and coverage than road biking models due to the fact that road riders are negotiating more even terrain and typically less inclined to crash.
Gear Editor Lydiard continues to elaborate on half-shell models specifically for mountain riding and explains that in addition to using a visor, most riders wear sunglasses or goggles to increase eye protection. He advises that if consumers are planning on wearing goggles when riding, to make sure that the choice of product that they decide to purchase has features to accommodate them. Lydiard also points out that the half-shell mountain lid is the most versatile because the visor can be taken off, thus turning the product into a road lid.
Full-face downhill mountain lids are discussed next and Lydiard explains how they cover the entire head and have a chin guard section, which makes them the option with the most protection. This type of design is heavy, covers the whole head including the ears and is typically worn with goggles. Lydiard warns that this type of set up can feel suffocating and can make it hard to hear. He also stresses that these products should not be confused with motorcycle helmets because they do not carry the DOT certification, only the CPSC approval.
The last category that Lydiard discusses is the road bike model. Designed for road biking, they tend to have two prevalent qualities, they are light and well ventilated. Typically offering the least amount of coverage and no visor (and Lydiard explains why) road bike models are the lightest and coolest of the three options discussed here, which also makes them the design with the least amount of coverage and potentially, protection.
The last things Lydiard covers in this article is how to properly wear and size a helmet. He discusses where the helmet should properly rest on the head while wearing it and how to easily ensure a proper fit with something as simple as a piece of string and the very handy sizing chart that is included in the article. U.S. certification standards are also reiterated.
OutdoorGearLab, LLC is based in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and is a free resource encouraging consumers to make informed purchasing decisions about outdoor equipment. The company website, OutdoorGearLab, produces comparison reviews of outdoor gear and each review comes complete with a buying advice article. The review team performs head-to-head tests of equipment in real world settings, and publishes their findings in detailed reviews complete with illustrative photos. Products are scored across a range of weighted metrics, ranked against one another, and awards are granted to the most impressive products. These reviews assist anyone who participates in outdoor activities by helping them find the most suitable product for their particular needs without investing needless amounts of time in personal research.
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OutdoorGearLab Publishes Informational Buying Advice Article On Mountain Bike Helmets
September 10, 2014 at 20:14 PM EDT
