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Redshift
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 Posted - 01 Mar 2010 : 14:03:45
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| I was wondering about the function of the peak in mountain bike helmets. What's its purpose? And also, how safe is it? Because it's made of thin plastic that I image can break in a crash and cut you face/eyes. |
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james.dynes
United Kingdom
56 Posts |
Posted - 01 Mar 2010 : 14:11:20
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I use mine to keep the sun out of my eyes, much the same way as any other hat with a peak 
Normally they're fairly detachable, and if you've crashed on your face the visor is the last of your worries! |
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Redshift
107 Posts |
Posted - 01 Mar 2010 : 14:19:35
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If it's just because of the sun why don't road cycling helmets have them? Well, if I crash on my face and the helmet has been designed and tested to absorb the shock but then there's a plastic bit in front of it that may break and make things worse, than I'm worried. Any experiences?
I know it's detachable, I've taken mine off but I was trying to find out if it's worth to use it or not... |
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Redshift
107 Posts |
Posted - 01 Mar 2010 : 14:29:25
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| It appears to me that it became more of a fashion thing... |
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fatbuoy
United Kingdom
998 Posts |
Posted - 01 Mar 2010 : 15:40:42
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Originally posted by Redshift
"if I crash on my face and the helmet has been designed and tested to absorb the shock"
I'd be worried if i saw you cycling with your helmet on your face,
your face might be o.k in a crash, but your head would be a tad tender.. |
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| Laybacking hurts less than jamming until you fall off. |
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PhilW
United Kingdom
666 Posts |
Posted - 01 Mar 2010 : 19:40:49
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If it's just because of the sun why don't road cycling helmets have them?
Because road cyclists tend to be in a face down bums in the air position (am I sterotyping here) to maximise their aerodynamic profile and gain maximum speed. So sun in the eyes is less of a problem. Mountain biking you're in a more upright position and sunn in the eyes can definitely be a problem the peak helps with. If you don't like the peak just remove it - they can easily be removed and re-attached at a later date.
P.S. Posted this from the forum2 pages |
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RonHills
United Kingdom
293 Posts |
Posted - 01 Mar 2010 : 22:56:37
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| Helmut's Peak - a little known summit in the Austrian Alps |
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| Nerves of steel,
heart of gold,
knob of butter |
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Pete
314 Posts |
Posted - 02 Mar 2010 : 12:13:45
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| I took mine off, found it a bit distracting... |
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